Talent Acquisition Executive

GMG; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

GMG in Dubai seeks an experienced Talent Acquisition professional to lead sourcing, attract diverse candidates, and develop recruitment campaigns.

You will screen resumes, coordinate interviews, and guide hiring managers; manage candidate experience, offers, onboarding, and employer branding. The role requires strong communication, ATS expertise, and data-driven decision making to improve metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required.
• Minimum 4 years in talent acquisition.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience with ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and job boards.
• Ability to analyze recruitment metrics.

Responsibilities

• Source and attract diverse candidates using multiple channels.
• Screen resumes and coordinate initial assessments.
• Schedule and support interviews with hiring managers.
• Maintain proactive candidate engagement and timely updates.
• Assist with offers and onboarding processes.
• Promote employer branding through events and partnerships.
• Manage candidate data and generate recruitment reports.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

ATS and recruiting tech

Data-driven decisions

Sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Postgraduate qualification (advantage)

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed

Scheduling tools

Job description

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidate Sourcing and Attraction:

• Utilize a variety of sourcing methods, including job boards, social media platforms, networking events, and recruitment agencies, to attract a diverse pool of candidates.


• Develop and implement recruitment strategies and campaigns to target specific talent pools and market segments.

Candidate Screening and Evaluation:

• Screen resumes, review applications, and conduct initial assessments to identify qualified candidates.


• Coordinate and schedule interviews, assessments, and evaluations with hiring managers and other stakeholders.

Interview Coordination and Facilitation:

• Coordinate interview schedules, logistics, and communication with candidates and interviewers.


• Assist in conducting interviews, providing guidance to interviewers, and assessing candidate suitability.

Candidate Engagement and Experience:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing timely communication, updates, and feedback.


• Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing information about the organization, job opportunities, and next steps in the process.

Offer Management and Onboarding:

• Assist in preparing job offers, including negotiating terms and conditions, and coordinating the offer acceptance process.


• Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires, including orientation, paperwork, and training.

Employer Branding and Networking:

• Promote the organization's employer brand through various channels, including social media, industry events, and networking opportunities.


• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, such as recruitment agencies, universities, and professional organizations.


• Data Management and Reporting:


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) or recruitment database.


• Generate recruitment metrics and reports to track progress, analyze trends, and identify areas for improvement.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage.


• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in talent acquisition, preferably with exposure to retail and/or corporate recruitment.


• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with the confidence to engage effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders.


• Proven ability to negotiate and manage recruitment-related discussions professionally.


• Hands-on experience with modern recruitment technologies, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), sourcing platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and digital scheduling tools.


• Comfortable working with recruitment data and KPIs to monitor hiring performance, identify trends, evaluate results, and recommend improvements to recruitment strategies.


• Good understanding of various interviewing methods, candidate assessment techniques, and evaluation approaches used to determine technical capabilities, competencies, behavioural suitability, and alignment with company culture.