Talent Acquisition Associate

Bayut; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UAE real estate platform is looking for an Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing the recruitment process. In this role, you will source and engage top talent using innovative methods, conduct interviews, and collaborate with hiring managers to fulfill recruitment needs. Strong relationship management skills and experience with recruitment metrics are essential. Join us and support our mission to provide the best online search experience for our users.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end recruitment activities.
• Ability to engage candidates through various sourcing methods.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage talent through headhunting and job advertising.
• Conduct phone interviews and assessments.
• Maintain candidate relationships throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Collaborate with hiring teams to understand role requirements.
• Provide updates to hiring managers on recruitment progress.
• Ensure adherence to the recruitment process.
• Maintain the Applicant Tracking System with candidate information.
• Prepare recruitment reports and metrics.
• Support employer branding initiatives.
• Stay informed on sourcing trends.

Skills

Proactive sourcing

Candidate relationship management

Interviewing skills

Knowledge of recruitment metrics

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (Workable)

Job description

Bayut & dubizzle have the unique distinction of being iconic, homegrown brands with a strong presence across the seven emirates in the UAE. Connecting millions of users across the country, we are committed to delivering the best online search experience.

As part of Dubizzle Group, we are alongside some of the strongest classified brands in the market. With a collective strength of 5 brands, we have more than 123 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs.

At dubizzle you'd be part of high performing cross‑functional "Squads" set with a mission to provide win‑win exchanges for our beloved users.

As an Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for end‑to‑end recruitment activity and support for some of our key sales and technical business functions. This will be achieved through employing traditional and modern sourcing strategies to ensure we are hiring the best possible talent, whilst actively living our values.

In this role, you will:

• Proactively source and engage top external talent—both locally and globally—through diverse sourcing methods including headhunting, job advertising, social media platforms, and employee referrals.
• Screen and shortlist candidates by conducting initial phone interviews and administering relevant assessments.
• Maintain strong candidate relationships throughout the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a positive experience.
• Collaborate closely with hiring teams to understand role requirements and maintain strong working relationships with line managers.
• Provide consistent weekly updates to hiring managers on recruitment progress and candidate pipelines.
• Ensure full adherence to the recruitment process, starting from requisition approval to final hiring decisions.
• Update and maintain the Applicant Tracking System (Workable) with candidate information, interview notes, and feedback.
• Prepare and deliver recruitment reports and metrics as required by the business.
• Update the recruitment tracker regularly and discuss hiring progress with the Talent Acquisition Team Lead.
• Provide recruitment support to other business areas when needed.
• Support and execute employer branding initiatives to strengthen the company’s visibility and attractiveness in the talent market.
• Stay informed on current sourcing trends and best practices to continuously enhance recruitment strategies.