Talent Acquisition Lead

Teltonika Networks; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Teltonika Networks in Dubai is seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead to own the regional TA function across the Middle East, Africa and India. You will partner with regional leadership to drive recruitment excellence and scalable processes in a fast-growing IoT company.

You will lead a remote team, execute the TA strategy, manage full-cycle recruitment, and use data analytics to improve outcomes. Fluency in English and 5+ years in recruitment are required; experience across multiple markets is a

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• 5+ years in full-cycle recruitment.
• 3+ years in leadership/remote team management.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices.
• Experience with ATS/HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute TA strategy aligned with Teltonika IoT goals.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for multiple markets in MEA/India.
• Mentor and grow the Talent Acquisition team, including remote members.
• Identify trends and implement best practices in TA across Middle East.
• Analyze recruitment workflows and optimize for growth targets.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment from sourcing to offer, in line with global policies.
• Collaborate with regional and global hiring managers to define requirements and processes.
• Ensure a professional candidate experience and strong EVP messaging.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Leadership

Stakeholder management

English fluency

ATS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ATS / HRIS

Job description

Job Description:

We are an open-minded, curious, and innovation-driven company, ready to offer the best environment for creative and ambitious professionals who are eager to contribute to the development and success of their own team.

If you are a talented Talent Acquisition professional with a well-organized and self-driven personality, eager to share your knowledge and support your own Talent Acquisition team in Middle East region — then we’re on the same path!

Currently, we are inviting a Talent Acquisition Lead to join our office in Dubai.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a rapidly expanding Talent Acquisition function across the Middle East, Africa, and India regions. You will play a key role in supporting Teltonikas international growth plans, partnering closely with regional leadership teams and driving recruitment excellence across multiple countries.

As the region continues to expand, you will lead and support an international Talent Acquisition team responsible for hiring across strategically important markets, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, South Africa, Morocco, Kenya, and Kazakhstan. This role combines both strategic and hands-on recruitment leadership, requiring strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to scale recruitment processes in a fast-growing business environment.

In this role, you will:

• Execute talent acquisition strategy aligned with Teltonika’s IoT goals and growth objectives.
• Conduct full-cycle recruitment to hire top talent for our growing teams in different locations.
• Lead and mentor and grow the Talent Acquisition team, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
• Identify emerging trends and best practices in talent acquisition across Middle East and integrate them into processes.
• Continuously analyze and improve recruitment workflows and practices to meet growth targets.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process—from sourcing to offer negotiation—in line with global policies.
• Collaborate with global hiring managers to define job requirements, interview processes, and selection criteria.
• Ensure a professional and engaging candidate experience while promoting our employee value proposition.
• Use data analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment efforts and provide insights and reports.
• Partner closely with regional leadership teams to support business expansion and workforce planning across multiple markets.

What we expect of you:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment.
• 3+ year of leadership experience (leading a remote team is an advantage).
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices.
• Proficiency working with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to guide decisions.
• Full professional fluency in English.
• Experience managing recruitment activities across multiple countries or regions.
• Previous experience working within EMEA, Middle East, Africa, or India markets would be an advantage.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience partnering with senior business leaders.
• Experience in the Saudi Arabian market would be considered a strong advantage.

What we offer:

• Strategic impact – A role where you will act as a strategic partner to the business, directly contributing to Teltonika’s growth, talent strategy, and long-term organizational success.
• Structured onboarding & continuous development – A comprehensive onboarding program covering Teltonika systems, internal processes, business model, and talent acquisition strategy, complemented by ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Career growth & team expansion – Clear opportunities to grow your seniority, expand your scope of responsibility, and build, scale, and lead a high-performing talent acquisition team.
• Collaborative and international environment – A multicultural, diverse, and collaborative work culture that values knowledge sharing, ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Regional leadership exposure –An opportunity to work closely with regional management teams across the Middle East, Africa, and India, contributing directly to business expansion and organizational growth in high-potential markets.

Please note that as part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete a case study assignment and present their proposed solution to the hiring team.

Teltonika aspires to become one of the global leaders in providing unique IoT solutions that contribute to making people’s lives easier. Since 1998, we have gained considerable experience and competence in electronics development and production. Today, our areas of expertise include telematics, networking, telemedicine, EV charging, and electronics manufacturing. While proactively searching for new ideas and ways to create more value for our clients, we also hope to create a better future for our employees and the communities we operate in. Our organizational culture is based on mutual trust and respect as well as creating synergy with our employees and clients.

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