Talent Acquisition Manager

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

Job summary

A leading construction company in the Middle East seeks a Talent Acquisition Manager to execute its recruitment strategy. This role involves overseeing the recruitment process, managing a recruitment team, and ensuring alignment with business needs, while promoting a robust employer brand.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Tailored training programs

Inspiring work environment

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of recruitment experience.
• Background in international/regional (e.g., GCC) recruitment.
• Experience in managing teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the talent acquisition strategy.
• Manage and develop a small recruitment team.
• Develop strategic plans for proactive sourcing and talent pooling.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Results-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree (a plus)

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

LinkedIn

Job description

Company Description

Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently employs a workforce of approximately 9,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 15,000 worldwide.

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Job Description

The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for leading and executing the talent acquisition strategy for our Business Unit. This role oversees the full recruitment life cycle, ensuring the attraction, selection, and onboarding of high-quality talent aligned with business needs. The Talent Acquisition Manager partners closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to build strong talent pipelines and enhance employer branding.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-design and implement the recruitment strategy in close collaboration with the Head of Department to ensure alignment with our workforce and growth plans.
• Manage and develop a small but agile recruitment team (1.5 FTE), ensuring efficient distribution of workload and ongoing upskilling.
• Supervise the daily work of the recruitment team and provide coaching, feedback, and performance support.
• Forecast future needs and develop strategic plans for proactive sourcing and talent pooling (white and blue collars).
• Monitor and improve recruitment KPIs (e.g., time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, cost-per-hire).
• Ensure alignment with organizational priorities such as diversity, Emiratisation/Saudization/Omanization, and internal mobility.
• Oversee the full-cycle recruitment process including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offers, and onboarding.
• Maintain and optimize our Applicant Tracking System (ATS - SmartRecruiters) and recruitment tools like LinkedIn.
• Partner with business leaders and project teams to anticipate and respond to needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by guiding them through recruitment best practices.
• Prepare and present reports and insights on recruitment trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support the promotion of our employer brand through digital platforms, events, and partnerships.
• Build and maintain external networks to source passive and active candidates.
• Coordinate outreach efforts with local universities, professional associations, and construction industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s is a plus).
• 10-12 years of recruitment experience.
• Background in international/regional (e.g., GCC) recruitment.
• Experience in managing teams is a plus.
• Knowledge of recruitment systems & sourcing tools.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Good command of Englishis required;Arabic, French or Hindi are a strong plus.
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to work in a multicultural and fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the construction, engineering, or technical industries is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with employer branding and recruitment marketing strategies.
• Experience in supporting localization initiatives such as Emiratisation.

Additional Information

At the heart of our success are our people. That’s why we strive to provide an inspiring work environment where employees feel valued, motivated, and engaged. As part of our commitment to passion, respect, co-creation, excellence, and unity, we foster a culture that supports both personal and professional growth.

As a Talent Acquisition Manager, you will join our People team and play a key role in attracting and hiring top talent across our organization. In return, we offer meaningful career opportunities, tailored training programs, and a competitive benefits package that complements your monthly remuneration.

If you are an experienced recruitment professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and shares our core values, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of our workforce.