Talent Acquisition Manager

Miral Experiences; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure and entertainment company is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to oversee recruitment efforts across various properties. This role involves managing a team of recruiters, ensuring efficient hiring strategies, and collaborating with hiring managers to attract top talent. Candidates should have 4-5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills. The position is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and is integral to shaping the future of entertainment in the region.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition within fast-paced environments like theme parks or hospitality.
• Proven in-house full-cycle recruitment experience.
• Strong knowledge of hiring processes and coaching techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment activities end-to-end for Miral Experiences.
• Manage a team of recruiters and drive cost-effective hiring strategies.
• Conduct intake meetings to understand hiring needs and assess required timelines.

Skills

Talent Acquisition experience

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Social media sourcing

Education

Degree, diploma, or certification in Human Resources

CIPD or SHRM qualification

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

About Miral Experiences

Miral Experiences is a leading creator and operator of world-class leisure, entertainment, and cultural destinations in Abu Dhabi. We bring iconic experiences to life through innovation, operational excellence, and a strong focus on people and guest experience. As we continue to grow, we are building high-performing teams that shape the future of entertainment in the region.

The Role

The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead and oversee end-to-end recruitment activities across Miral Experiences and its managed properties. This role is responsible for managing a team of recruiters, driving efficient and cost-effective hiring strategies, and partnering closely with hiring managers to deliver high-quality talent within optimized timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Vacancy Assessment & Planning

• Conduct independent intake meetings with hiring managers to fully understand role requirements, budgets, and timelines


• Review vacancy details to ensure all approvals and prerequisites are in place


• Partner with HR Business Partners to support smooth hiring processes and escalate issues when required


• Oversee hiring plans to ensure realistic timelines for sourcing, interviews, calibration, and offers

Sourcing & Talent Pipelines

• Oversee vacancy postings across career portals, job boards, and agency platforms


• Ensure efficient use of job boards and track ROI


• Source candidates through ATS, job boards, and proactive outreach


• Engage passive candidates for niche and hard-to-fill roles


• Build and maintain strong industry talent pipelines

Screening & Shortlisting

• Review and shortlist CVs from multiple sourcing channels


• Conduct tele-screen interviews to assess fit, interest, and availability


• Update candidate records and correspondence via the ATS


• Present shortlisted candidates to hiring managers

Interviews & Assessments

• Interview candidates to assess technical and cultural fit


• Plan and lead assessment centers as required


• Share structured feedback with hiring managers


• Facilitate calibration meetings and support final hiring decisions


• Provide regular vacancy status updates through reports and meetings

Recruitment Campaigns

• Plan and lead overseas recruitment trips and local open days


• Prepare and deliver company and role presentations


• Collaborate with agencies on targeted sourcing campaigns


• Support additional recruitment initiatives and projects as assigned

Team Leadership & Reporting

• Lead and coach the Talent Acquisition team through regular progress reviews


• Drive engagement, knowledge-sharing, and team collaboration


• Prepare quarterly and ad-hoc recruitment performance reports

What We’re Looking For

• Degree, diploma, or certification in Human Resources


• CIPD or SHRM qualification


• 4–5 years of Talent Acquisition experience within theme parks, hospitality, or similar fast-paced environments


• Proven in-house full-cycle recruitment experience


• Strong working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems


• Experience with interviewing, assessment, and offer negotiation


• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills


• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities


• Experience with social media sourcing


• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and people-focused environment