Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader

جامعة الشارقة; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Sharjah is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to lead the recruitment strategy and oversee the full talent acquisition lifecycle. The successful candidate should have extensive experience in recruitment within higher education, exceptional communication skills in Arabic and English, and a strong background in HR practices. This role emphasizes collaboration with university leadership to attract and onboard top-tier talent, ensuring a high-performance culture aligned with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle.
• Minimum of 12-14 years of UAE experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the talent acquisition lifecycle at the University.
• Develop and implement a talent acquisition strategy.
• Oversee recruitment and selection processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of recruitment methodologies

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Professional HR certification (CIPD, SHRM, etc.)

Tools

MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Teams)

ERP Systems related to HR operations

Job description

A prominent educational institution in Sharjah is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to lead the recruitment strategy and oversee the full talent acquisition lifecycle. The successful candidate should have extensive experience in recruitment within higher education, exceptional communication skills in Arabic and English, and a strong background in HR practices. This role emphasizes collaboration with university leadership to attract and onboard top-tier talent, ensuring a high-performance culture aligned with organizational goals.