Talent Acquisition Lead - Corporate & Non-Edu (Dubai, Hybrid)

Cognita; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognita is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager (Non-Education) to lead the end-to-end recruitment for corporate and non-education roles across the Middle East, including Dubai offices and the Regional Office.

You will partner with school Principals and hiring managers, design sourcing strategies, manage the ATS, and drive an exceptional candidate experience while upholding Cognita's safeguarding and recruitment standards. The role is hybrid with a four-day-in-office expectation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in full-cycle recruiting, in-house preferred.
• Experience hiring for corporate roles across IT, Finance, HR, Ops, Marketing.
• Strong sourcing using LinkedIn, job boards and networks; PSL management helpful.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment for corporate and non-education roles.
• Partner with hiring teams to define staffing needs and sourcing plans.
• Source, screen and present high-caliber candidates via LinkedIn and databases.
• Build talent pipelines through proactive market research and networking.
• Issue offers promptly and negotiate terms as needed.
• Manage ATS, keep data up to date, and coach managers on usage.
• Run events to promote Cognita as an employer and manage checks.
• Ensure interview notes and checks meet regulatory requirements.
• Assist manpower planning budgeting with HR and Finance; provide weekly reporting.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Stakeholder management

ATS / HRIS proficiency

Sourcing & networking

Negotiation

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

Job description

Cognita is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager (Non-Education) to lead the end-to-end recruitment for corporate and non-education roles across the Middle East, including Dubai offices and the Regional Office.

You will partner with school Principals and hiring managers, design sourcing strategies, manage the ATS, and drive an exceptional candidate experience while upholding Cognita's safeguarding and recruitment standards. The role is hybrid with a four-day-in-office expectation.