Talent Acquisition Lead

Azizi Developments; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private real estate developer in the UAE is looking for a Talent Acquisition Lead to oversee the recruitment process and enhance employer branding. The role requires a strategic thinker with over 10 years of experience in talent acquisition and strong stakeholder management skills. Join a fast-paced environment where your contributions will matter significantly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in talent acquisition.
• At least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of recruitment tools and sourcing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for senior-level roles.
• Manage and mentor recruitment team members.
• Drive employer branding initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Recruitment strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Azizi Developments stands as one of the UAE’s leading private real estate developers. Behind our iconic projects is a high-performing corporate team that drives strategy, innovation, and growth. Our professionals, spanning finance, HR, marketing, legal, and operations, play a vital role in shaping the future of our business. We operate with a keen sense of purpose, transparency, and integrity, committed to creating value at every level. If you seek to be part of a results-oriented, fast-paced environment where your contributions truly matter, Azizi is the ideal place to advance your career.

The Talent Acquisition Lead will be responsible for leading the end-to-end recruitment process, developing effective sourcing strategies, managing a team of recruiters and collaborating with business leaders to ensure the hiring of top talent. This role requires a strategic mindset, excellent stakeholder management, and a passion for enhancing employer branding and candidate experience.

Responsibilities include

• Talent Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals. Partner with leadership to understand workforce plans and hiring needs.
• Recruitment & Selection: Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for critical and senior-level roles.
• Oversee sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection to ensure quality hires. Implement innovative sourcing methods (social media, headhunting, referrals).
• Stakeholder Management: Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and provide market insights.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Team Leadership (if applicable): Manage and mentor recruitment team members, ensuring delivery of KPIs. Provide guidance and support on complex hiring needs.
• Employer Branding: Drive employer branding initiatives to attract top talent. Collaborate with Marketing/Communications to promote company culture and career opportunities.
• Process Optimization & Compliance: Continuously improve recruitment processes and candidate experience. Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and best practices.
• Metrics & Reporting: Track and analyze recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire). Prepare regular reports and present insights to senior management.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 -5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of recruitment tools, ATS, and sourcing techniques.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.