Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Independent Food Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Food Company is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment for our F&B and corporate teams across Dubai. You will drive mass recruitment campaigns, coordinate high-volume hiring for new stores, and manage daily TA activities to meet time-to-fill targets.

The role requires 7–10 years in Talent Acquisition, English fluency, and strong stakeholder coordination. Travel to sites and events is expected as part of this fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition/Recruitment, hospitality or F&B operations preferred.
• Experience supporting mass recruitment and open day events.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language is a plus; proficient in MS Office and ATS.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end recruitment for F&B and Corporate roles across all levels.
• Support mass recruitment campaigns and urgent high-volume hiring for store openings and peak periods.
• Manage day-to-day recruitment activities and ensure vacancies meet SLAs.

Skills

Mass recruitment

Stakeholder coordination

English fluency

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

Tools

MS Office

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

Power BI

Job description

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for executing end-to-end hiring activities across the organization's operations and corporate functions. They support mass recruitment and urgent hiring needs, contribute to creative and high-volume sourcing initiatives including open day recruitment events, and maintain recruitment dashboards and metrics to track performance, working closely with the Talent Acquisition Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the end-to-end recruitment cycle for F&B & Corporate function roles across all levels, from sourcing to offer stage
• Support mass recruitment campaigns and urgent/high-volume hiring needs for new store openings and seasonal peaks
• Handle day-to-day recruitment activities for assigned roles, ensuring timely fulfilment of vacancies against agreed SLAs and time-to-fill targets
• Support the planning and execution of open day recruitment events and walk-in interview drives to attract high volumes of qualified candidates
• Contribute creative, out-of-the-box sourcing ideas (social media campaigns, employer branding activations, community and campus partnerships) to build a strong hospitality and F&B talent pipeline
• Maintain recruitment dashboards and metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source of hire, offer acceptance rate, pipeline conversion) to track performance and share insights with stakeholders
• Support the Talent Acquisition Lead on strategic TA projects, employer branding initiatives, and process improvement plans
• Travel across sites, stores, and restaurants as needed to support on-ground hiring events, interviews, and hiring manager coordination
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for critical and recurring hospitality/F&B roles to reduce time-to-fill
• Partner with hiring managers and operations teams to understand manpower needs and support effective recruitment planning
• Coordinate with recruitment agencies, job boards, universities, and hospitality institutes to diversify sourcing channels
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey, from first contact to onboarding handover
• Track and report on recruitment KPIs, providing regular updates and insights to the Talent Acquisition Lead
• Stay current on hospitality and F&B labor market trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor hiring practices to help keep sourcing strategies competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent
• 7-10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition/Recruitment, with exposure to hospitality, restaurants, or F&B operations
• Experience supporting mass recruitment and urgent/high-volume hiring needs
• Experience supporting or running open day recruitment events
• Strong knowledge of recruitment metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Fluency in English is a must; Arabic language is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office and applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as required

Additional Insights for the Senior TA Specialist Role

• This role suits a candidate who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-volume hiring environment typical of hospitality and F&B operations, where urgency and adaptability are critical
• Good stakeholder coordination skills are essential, as the role interfaces regularly with operations leaders, hiring managers, and the Talent Acquisition Lead
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and data visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar) supports the dashboard and metrics component of the role
• Regional or on-site travel should be expected, particularly around new openings, open day events, and peak hiring periods
• Creativity in sourcing and employer branding is increasingly important in hospitality recruitment, where competition for frontline and skilled talent is high