Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist

beBeeTalent; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent management firm in Dubai is seeking an Office Talent Lead to identify talent needs and develop strategic guidance on talent initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and strong experience in talent management, preferably in professional services. Responsibilities include onboarding programs, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. This position offers the chance to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; JD or law firm experience preferred.
• Talent Management experience, preferably in professional services.
• Experience working across locations and jurisdictions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and manage stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to identify talent needs and support workforce planning.
• Provide guidance on talent initiatives to key stakeholders.
• Work with recruitment team on roles.
• Develop and implement onboarding programs for new hires.
• Implement performance management processes and support career development.
• Coordinate tailored learning and development programs.

Skills

Talent Management experience

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Influencing senior leaders

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

JD or law firm experience preferred

Job description

Job Title: Office Talent Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with office and practice group leadership to identify talent needs and support workforce planning.
• Provide strategic guidance on talent initiatives to key stakeholders.
• Work with business service leads and the recruitment team on legal and business services roles.
• Develop and implement onboarding programs for new hires.
• Implement performance management processes and support career development initiatives.
• Support learning and development initiatives.
• Partner with HR colleagues to implement regional people initiatives.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of global/regional talent strategy and initiatives.
• Promote employee engagement, well-being, and inclusion initiatives.
• Conduct regular feedback sessions and support employee surveys.
• Coordinate tailored learning and development programs.
• Stay updated on local employment regulations and maintain HR policies.
• Handle employee relations, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
• Ensure compliance with local employment legislation and manage employment contracts.
• Manage day-to-day HR activities including payroll, benefits, and compliance.
• Ensure accurate HR data management and reporting.
• Collaborate with People Centres of Excellence and provide HR advisory support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; JD or law firm experience preferred.
• Talent Management experience, preferably in professional services.
• Experience working across locations and jurisdictions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and manage stakeholders effectively.