Talent Acquisition Executive - Recruitment

GMG Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GMG Gulf in Dubai, UAE seeks a Talent Acquisition Executive - Recruitment to lead end-to-end hiring, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offers and onboarding, while strengthening employer branding. You will partner with hiring managers, manage recruitment analytics, and ensure Emiratisation compliance in a dynamic retail setting.

This is a full-time, on-site role requiring strong collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• End-to-end recruitment experience in a corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of Emiratisation and UAE Nationalisation requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and recruitment campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates via job boards, social media, agencies and networks.
• Coordinate interviews, assessments and candidate communications.
• Guide candidates through offers and onboarding processes.
• Drive employer branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns.
• Provide recruitment analytics and reports to monitor hiring activity.

Skills

Candidate sourcing

Screening

Interview coordination

Offer management

Employer branding

Stakeholder management

Recruitment analytics

Emiratization knowledge

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed

Scheduling tools

ATS

Job description

Talent Acquisition Executive - Recruitment

Job Snapshot

Role: Talent Acquisition Executive - Recruitment

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Retail

Function: Recruiting‑Sourcing

Experience: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Role Overview

GMG is seeking a Talent Acquisition Executive - Recruitment in Dubai, UAE to manage end-to-end recruitment activities and support the organization 's staffing requirements and strategic talent objectives. The role covers candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate engagement, offer management, onboarding support, employer branding, recruitment analytics, and stakeholder management. A strong understanding of Emiratization and UAE Nationalisation requirements is also central to the position.

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Dubai

Industry: Retail

Function: Recruiting‑Sourcing

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Candidate Sourcing and Attraction

• Use job boards, social media platforms, networking events, recruitment agencies, and other sourcing channels to attract diverse candidate pools.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies and campaigns targeting specific talent segments.
• Build appropriate sourcing pipelines based on organizational hiring requirements.
• Maintain relationships with recruitment agencies, universities, professional organizations, and other external talent partners.

Screening and Selection

• Review resumes and applications and conduct initial assessments to identify suitable candidates.
• Coordinate interviews, assessments, and evaluations with hiring managers and relevant stakeholders.
• Manage interview schedules, logistics, and communications with candidates and interviewers.
• Support interviews and provide appropriate guidance during the assessment process.
• Evaluate candidate suitability against defined role requirements.

Candidate Engagement and Experience

• Provide candidates with appropriate recruitment updates and feedback.
• Explain relevant information about the organization, available opportunities, and subsequent recruitment stages.
• Maintain professional and respectful candidate interactions regardless of the recruitment outcome.
• Support a consistent candidate experience that reflects positively on the employer brand.

Offer Management and Onboarding

• Assist with the preparation and management of employment offers.
• Support negotiations concerning employment terms and conditions.
• Coordinate the offer acceptance process with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to facilitate onboarding activities.
• Support orientation, documentation, paperwork, and training coordination for new hires.

Employer Branding and Networking

• Promote the organization 's employer brand through social media, industry events, networking activities, and relevant recruitment channels.
• Develop relationships with external talent partners and professional networks.
• Use digital platforms to support candidate engagement and talent acquisition campaigns.

Recruitment Data and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and current candidate information within the Applicant Tracking System or recruitment database.
• Track candidate progress throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Generate recruitment metrics and reports to monitor hiring activity and outcomes.
• Analyze recruitment trends and performance indicators to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Stakeholder Management

The role requires regular engagement with hiring managers, department heads, HR business partners, senior leadership, candidates, recruitment agencies, educational institutions, and industry organizations.

• Understand internal stakeholders ' hiring requirements, priorities, and expectations.
• Coordinate effectively with recruiters, recruitment coordinators, and other talent acquisition team members.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders involved in recruitment activities.
• Help align differing recruitment priorities and support collaborative decision-making.
• Seek stakeholder feedback and respond promptly to recruitment-related concerns and questions.
• Provide regular updates on recruitment progress and outcomes.

People Management

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The Talent Acquisition Executive contributes through operational delivery, specialist recruitment expertise, guidance, and collaboration across functional and cross-functional teams.

Functional and Technical Competencies

• Applicant Tracking Systems for candidate management, recruitment workflow tracking, database maintenance, and reporting.
• Recruitment platforms and technologies, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, scheduling applications, and related sourcing tools.
• Recruitment data analysis and reporting.
• Social media and digital marketing for employer branding and candidate attraction.
• Interview and candidate assessment techniques.
• Offer and employment-term negotiation.
• Email, video conferencing, project management, and other communication and collaboration tools.
• Strong stakeholder communication and feedback management.
• Candidate sourcing, screening, and engagement.
• Recruitment campaign execution.

Nationalisation and Emiratization

The role requires a deep understanding of applicable Nationalisation regulations, laws, and government initiatives, together with a proven track record of designing and implementing successful Emiratization strategies and programs.