Senior Officer - Talent Acquisition (UAE National)

Asteco; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Asteco in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Officer - Talent Acquisition to lead end-to-end recruitment, maintain confidentiality and deliver timely hiring across business units.

You will source candidates on portals, manage interviews, coordinate onboarding, ensure UAE Labour Law compliance, and support Emiratization initiatives while providing weekly updates to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Knowledge of UAE Labour Law and recruitment platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment operations and ensure vacancies are filled within agreed timelines.
• Source candidates through recruitment portals and advertise on external platforms.
• Screen candidates, schedule interviews, and conduct reference checks.
• Coordinate with onboarding, visa processing, and payroll handovers.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and company recruitment policies.
• Provide weekly recruitment reports to business unit heads.
• Participate in Emiratization initiatives and MOHRE targets.

Skills

Talent acquisition

UAE Labour Law

Recruitment platforms

HR systems

Customer focus

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

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.