Talent Acquisition Advisor - Emiratization

Hill International (Middle East) Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction management sector is seeking an Emirati Talent Acquisition Advisor to spearhead recruitment initiatives for UAE Nationals. The role requires extensive collaboration with government entities and internal teams to enhance Emiratisation efforts, while ensuring efficient recruitment processes. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a bachelor's degree in HR or business, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• UAE National (mandatory).
• Minimum 5 years of talent acquisition experience.
• Strong knowledge of ATS platforms and recruitment data/reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead targeted recruitment of UAE Nationals.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process.
• Generate and analyze recruitment reports focused on Emiratisation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive approach

Relationship-building skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Business Administration or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

The Emirati Talent Acquisition Advisor will play a dual role in Hills regional Talent Acquisition function: leading the identification and recruitment of UAE National talent in line with Emiratisation initiatives, while also supporting broader recruitment activities across various business units. Additionally, the advisor will manage data accuracy and system efficiency within the applicant tracking system (ATS), contributing to recruitment operations and reporting.

• Lead targeted recruitment efforts to attract and engage UAE Nationals across Hill International's UAE-based projects and corporate functions.
• Build strong pipelines of qualified Emirati candidates for ongoing and future hiring needs.
• Partner with government entities (e.g., NAFIS, MOHRE), universities, and national development programs to support Emiratisation.
• Represent Hill at Emiratisation-focused events, job fairs, and university partnerships.
• Ensure all Emirati recruitment is aligned with client and regulatory requirements.

General Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for assigned roles including job briefings, sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to define job requirements and advise on best practices for attracting and selecting talent.
• Conduct direct sourcing through job boards, social media, internal databases, and referrals.
• Ensure timely and professional communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Support continuous improvement of recruitment processes and candidate experience.

System & Data Management

• Maintain accuracy and completeness of recruitment data in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Generate and analyze recruitment reports, metrics, and dashboards, with a focus on Emiratisation data.
• Work with the HR and TA teams to ensure system updates, workflows, and candidate records are correctly maintained.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Cultural awareness and ability to engage UAE National candidates meaningfully.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in approach.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• UAE National (mandatory)
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of talent acquisition experience, ideally within construction, engineering, or consulting industries
• Demonstrated success in Emirati talent sourcing and engagement
• Strong knowledge of ATS platforms and recruitment data/reporting
• Familiarity with local labour law and Emiratisation mandates

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Hill International, with more than 2,900 professionals in 70 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Hill has participated in over 10,000+ project assignments with a total construction value of more than $600 billion. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the eighth-largest construction management firm in the United States. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

Hill International (Middle East) Ltd.

Hill International, with more than 2,900 professionals in 70 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Hill has participated in over 10,000+ project assignments with a total construction value of more than $600 billion. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the eighth-largest construction management firm in the United States. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

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