Senior Officer - Talent Acquisition (Arabic Speaker)

Asteco; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Asteco in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Officer - Talent Acquisition to lead end-to-end recruitment, maintain confidentiality, and ensure timely staffing across the business. You will source candidates, screen and interview, coordinate onboarding, participate in assessments, and support Emiratization and MOHRE targets while aligning salary calculations with Korn Ferry guidelines.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years HR experience, strong UAE Labour Law knowledge, and proficiency with HR systems and

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in HR or related field or equivalent.
• Certification/training in talent acquisition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment operations and ensure vacancies are filled within timelines.
• Source candidates through recruitment portals and LinkedIn/Bayt.
• Screen candidates and schedule interviews.
• Coordinate with visa processing and onboarding teams.
• Prepare offer letters and new joiner checklists.
• Provide weekly recruitment updates to unit heads.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and internal policies.
• Assist Emiratization initiatives and MOHRE targets.

Skills

Customer-focused

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

HR systems proficiency

UAE Labour Law knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Job Purpose

The Senior Officer - Talent Acquisition is primarily responsible for performing all aspects of recruitment and staffing. The role requires maintaining strict confidentiality and integrity while ensuring a high level of service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment operations and ensure vacancies are filled within agreed timelines.
• Source candidates through various recruitment portals.
• Advertise vacancies on external platforms such as LinkedIn and Bayt.
• Screen candidates and schedule interviews.
• Conduct reference checks and other pre-employment activities.
• Manage sourcing and interviews for assigned positions.
• Participate actively in candidate assessments and provide detailed evaluations against job requirements.
• Support Emiratization initiatives and ensure MOHRE targets are achieved.
• Ensure salary and CTC calculations align with Korn Ferry guidelines.
• Verify all approved documentation, including budget approvals, before proceeding with hiring.
• Prepare and issue offer letters.
• Prepare new starter checklists and coordinate with line managers before joining.
• Create new joiner e-files and hand over to payroll prior to employee commencement.
• Conduct employee orientation and induction sessions.
• Coordinate with the visa processing team to ensure timely completion of onboarding requirements.
• Coordinate with payroll regarding internal transfers and promotions.
• Ensure compliance with company recruitment policies and UAE Labour Law.
• Provide weekly recruitment reports to business unit heads.
• Develop talent acquisition practices that improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Participate in weekly meetings and provide recruitment updates.
• Represent the organization at job fairs and career events.
• Coordinate with universities and educational institutions for internship programs.
• Manage internship programs end-to-end.
• Support annual job description review exercises.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field.
• Additional talent acquisition or recruitment-related certifications/training preferred.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Knowledge of UAE Labour Law.
• Familiarity with recruitment platforms and professional networking channels.
• Strong computer literacy and HR systems proficiency.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.