Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Medica International Healthcare LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Recruitment Lead to oversee the hiring processes for healthcare and non-healthcare roles. This position involves ensuring compliance with local qualifications, managing international recruitment efforts, and supervising a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists. The ideal candidate will have experience in recruitment and the ability to innovate sourcing strategies for challenging roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Knowledge of Abu Dhabi Unified Professional Qualification Requirements.
• Ability to manage international recruitment efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for healthcare and non-healthcare roles.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory standards.
• Supervise and coach a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists.

Job description

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for healthcare and non-healthcare roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and final selection support.

• Ensure all healthcare hires meet Abu Dhabi Unified Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR) for licensed roles in Abu Dhabi and other regulatory standards.

• Manage international recruitment efforts, including sourcing from global markets and coordinating overseas hiring workflows.

• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local and international recruitment agencies to ensure a steady supply of qualified candidates.

• Supervise, guide, and coach a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists, ensuring daily operations are carried out effectively and performance targets are met.

• Oversee workload allocation, provide continuous training, and conduct performance evaluations for team members.

• Implement innovative sourcing strategies to fill hard-to-fill positions efficiently.

• Collaborate with department heads and hiring managers to forecast manpower needs and align recruitment plans accordingly.

• Maintain an active talent pipeline and ensure the applicant tracking system is updated and accurate.

• Prepare recruitment reports and metrics for leadership review.

• Support employer branding initiatives and represent the company at job fairs or recruitment events when required.