Talent Acquisition Manager

Black & Grey HR Consultancy FZE; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Salary

Additional Benefits

Job summary

Black & Grey HR Consultancy FZE is looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead recruitment strategies for a prominent construction and contracting company in the UAE. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in the UAE's construction talent market and deliver effective recruitment solutions across various functions.

The role involves developing effective talent acquisition strategies, managing recruitment processes for various roles, and mentoring the recruitment team. Attractive salary and benefits package are offered to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of overall recruitment and talent acquisition experience.
• Minimum 8 years of talent acquisition experience within construction or contracting companies.
• Strong experience recruiting for engineering, project management, commercial, and site-based roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for all positions across the organization.
• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with business growth.
• Monitor recruitment metrics, KPIs, and market trends.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Recruitment analytics

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Workforce planning

Employer branding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or Business Administration

Tools

ATS platforms

Job portals

Job description

Black & Grey HR is hiring for a leading construction and contracting company in the UAE that delivers large-scale commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects. We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and execute end-to-end recruitment strategies across corporate, technical, engineering, project management, and site-based functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in the UAE construction talent market, workforce planning, employer branding, stakeholder management, and building high-performing teams to support the organization's continued growth and project expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for all positions across the organization.
• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with business growth plans and project requirements.
• Partner closely with business leaders, department heads, and project teams to understand hiring needs and workforce forecasts.
• Manage recruitment for technical and non-technical roles, including engineering, project management, commercial, HSE, procurement, and site operations.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Develop sourcing strategies through job portals, social media, professional networks, referrals, and recruitment agencies.
• Ensure timely closure of vacancies while maintaining quality-of-hire standards.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to strengthen the company's market presence and attractiveness as an employer.
• Monitor recruitment metrics, KPIs, and market trends to improve hiring effectiveness.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, universities, and industry associations.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labour laws and company recruitment policies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the recruitment team to achieve hiring objectives.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 12–15 years of overall recruitment and talent acquisition experience.
• Minimum 8 years of talent acquisition experience within construction or contracting companies in the UAE/GCC.
• Strong experience recruiting for engineering, project management, commercial, and site-based roles.
• Proven track record of managing high-volume recruitment and workforce planning activities.
• Familiar with UAE construction industry and talent market.
• Experience with ATS platforms, recruitment analytics, and modern sourcing methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Must be currently based in the UAE and available for face-to-face interviews.

Benefits

Attractive Salary + Benefits