Senior Manager Talent Acquisition & HR BP

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Manager for Talent Acquisition and Business Partnering in Dubai. This strategic role requires extensive experience in talent recruitment and HR strategy, focusing on developing teams and improving employer branding across diverse sectors. Ideal candidates will possess deep knowledge of UAE labor laws and a commitment to inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partnering.
• Deep understanding of UAE labor laws and recruitment practices.
• Proven leadership in executive search and employer branding.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead recruitment strategies for mid to executive-level hiring.
• Partner with senior leaders to forecast talent needs.
• Drive initiatives to enhance employer value proposition.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Tools

ATS systems

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic HR leader to take on a dual role as Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition & Business Partnering . This is a strategic position combining deep recruitment leadership with HR business partnering across key divisions. The ideal candidate will have experience in complex, multinational matrixed environments with a strong track record in scaling talent acquisition , leading employer branding efforts , and partnering with senior stakeholders to shape people strategies.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design and lead end-to-end recruitment strategies for mid to executive-level hiring across the UAE and regional markets.
• Partner with senior business leaders and HR to forecast talent needs and workforce capacity.
• Build talent pipelines for niche, high-demand, and critical roles across departments.
• Oversee recruitment operations, tools, vendor partnerships, and internal process optimization.
• Drive initiatives to strengthen employer value proposition (EVP) and visibility in UAE talent markets.
• Leverage market data and analytics to inform sourcing strategies and talent mapping.
• Represent the organization at regional career fairs, university programs, and networking events.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

• Integrate DEI into sourcing strategies and hiring practices.
• Champion inclusive hiring practices and advocate for gender and cultural diversity in leadership hiring.

HR Business Partnering

• Act as a strategic advisor to leadership teams, aligning people strategies with business objectives.
• Support organizational design, capability building, and workforce planning in collaboration with functional heads.
• Lead change management initiatives for structural or strategic shifts.
• Address talent issues proactively, advising on retention, succession, and engagement strategies.

Talent Lifecycle Ownership

• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to ensure seamless onboarding, performance management, and talent development for new hires.
• Ensure alignment of recruitment outcomes with internal succession plans and mobility programs.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and manage a high-performing recruitment team.
• Coach business unit HR leads on TA best practices and strategic workforce planning.

Ideal Candidate Profile :

• 12+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Strategy, and HR Business Partnering in multinational organizations or large conglomerates .
• Deep understanding of UAE labor laws, Emiratization, and global hiring practices.
• Proven leadership in executive search, employer branding, and internal stakeholder management.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with ATS systems (SuccessFactors, Greenhouse, Workday, etc.).

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Human Resources

Human Resources Services

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