Talent Acquisition Manager

Foreground LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UAE is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to drive recruitment strategies for the banking and financial services sector. The role requires leading workforce planning and employer branding initiatives while managing end-to-end hiring processes. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in HR or Business, 8 years of experience in recruitment, and knowledge of regional hiring trends. Bilingual skills in English and Arabic are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of recruitment experience in banking or financial services.
• Deep knowledge of regional hiring trends and compliance.
• Compliance with UAE Central Bank guidelines and labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth.
• Partner with business heads to forecast workforce needs.
• Drive employer branding initiatives.
• Manage recruitment processes including sourcing and screening.
• Build relationships with recruitment agencies and universities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Bilingual (English/Arabic)

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

Master’s degree

Job description

Foreground is partnering with a regional financial services group in the UAE to appoint a Talent Acquisition Manager responsible for driving recruitment strategy across the banking and financial services portfolio. This leader will oversee workforce planning, employer branding and end-to-end hiring to attract top regional and international financial talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with business heads to forecast workforce needs and design sourcing campaigns.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice.
• Manage recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, assessments and offers.
• Build relationships with recruitment agencies, executive search firms and universities.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank guidelines and labor laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or Business; Master’s preferred.
• 8 years of recruitment experience in banking/financial services.
• Deep knowledge of regional hiring trends, compliance and compensation structures.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bilingual (English/Arabic) preferred.