Senior GCC Retail Talent Acquisition Lead

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a results-driven Senior Recruiter with mandatory retail industry experience to lead end-to-end recruitment across the GCC, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain.

You will partner with hiring managers to forecast manpower needs, design strategies, source candidates across multiple channels, and manage interviews to ensure a strong talent pipeline that aligns with company culture and goals. Willingness to travel within the GCC is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of proven recruitment experience.
• Retail industry recruitment is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Willingness to travel within GCC.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for GCC markets (UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain).
• Forecast hiring needs and support workforce planning by country and department.
• Develop and update job descriptions and candidate evaluation questionnaires.
• Design and implement effective recruitment strategies to meet hiring goals.
• Actively source candidates via job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, social media, and networks.
• Screen resumes, shortlist candidates, and coordinate interviews (in-person, virtual, telephone).
• Evaluate applicants' qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the journey.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to refine selection criteria.

Skills

Recruitment

Sourcing

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

GCC market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

Job description

Tanqeeb is seeking a results-driven Senior Recruiter with mandatory retail industry experience to lead end-to-end recruitment across the GCC, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain.

You will partner with hiring managers to forecast manpower needs, design strategies, source candidates across multiple channels, and manage interviews to ensure a strong talent pipeline that aligns with company culture and goals. Willingness to travel within the GCC is preferred.