Sr. Specialist Talent Acquisition Retail UAE

Adidas Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global sports brand is looking for a Recruitment Specialist to drive strategic talent acquisition initiatives for retail roles in Dubai. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in recruitment within the UAE market, ideally with a focus on retail. Responsibilities include managing candidate pipelines, enhancing the employer brand, and maintaining a positive candidate experience, ensuring alignment with workforce targets. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Talent Acquisition, preferably in UAE retail market.
• Proven expertise in recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Establish trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• Enhance employer brand to attract talent.
• Build and sustain talent pools.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data for KPI reporting.
• Coordinate interviews and minimize delays.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritize multiple projects

Action-oriented approach

Behavioural interviewing techniques

Sound judgment and confidentiality

Advanced MS Office skills

Experience with applicant tracking systems

Persuasive and communicative personality

Exceptional planning and organizing capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SuccessFactors

Job description

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Drive strategic recruitment initiatives that enable the organization to attract, engage, and hire top Retail talent, ensuring alignment with business objectives and workforce development goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Successful Hiring Across Retail: Deliver a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates for retail roles, ensuring timely and quality hires that meet workforce targets.
• Strategic Talent Partnerships: Establish and maintain trusted relationships with HR, hiring managers, and other stakeholders to anticipate future talent needs and influence workforce planning.
• Enhanced Employer Brand: Position the organization as an employer of choice by leveraging partnerships and utilizing targeted platforms and networks.
• Proactive Talent Pooling: Build and sustain talent pools for critical roles, reducing time-to-hire and ensuring readiness for business needs.
• Seamless Candidate Experience: Ensure every candidate interaction reflects professionalism and care, from initial engagement through onboarding, resulting in a positive candidate experience and strong employer reputation.
• Data-Driven Recruitment Decisions: Maintain accurate recruitment data and deliver regular KPI reports to inform leadership decisions and continuously improve hiring strategies.
• Operational Excellence in Recruitment: Guarantee smooth coordination of interviews and administrative processes, minimizing delays and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills to engage candidates and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously.
• Adopts an action-oriented approach, anticipating hiring needs and collaborating closely with HR and hiring managers to deliver timely solutions.
• Applies behavioural interviewing techniques to assess candidate fit and ensure quality hires.
• Exercises sound judgment and maintains strict confidentiality in handling sensitive candidate and organizational information.
• Advanced skills in MS Office and experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting ERP platforms (SuccessFactors preferred).
• Possesses a persuasive, communicative, and flexible personality to build trust and drive alignment across stakeholders.
• True team player with exceptional planning, organizing, and reporting capabilities to ensure recruitment excellence.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in Talent Acquisition, with proven expertise in recruitment within the UAE market (Retail recruitment an advantage).