Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment company in Abu Dhabi is looking for a recruitment specialist to oversee end-to-end recruitment processes for healthcare and non-healthcare roles. The role involves ensuring compliance with local hiring standards, managing international recruitment efforts, and supervising a team of talent acquisition specialists. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership and sourcing skills, with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment for healthcare and non-healthcare roles.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi Unified Professional Qualification Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for various roles.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory hiring standards.
• Manage international recruitment and partnerships with agencies.
• Supervise and guide recruitment team operations.
• Implement innovative sourcing strategies.

Skills

Recruitment strategies

Candidate sourcing

Team management

Performance evaluation

Compliance with regulatory standards

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.