Talent Acquisition Manager

Mackenzie Jones Middle East; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical business in the UAE seeks a dynamic Talent Acquisition Manager to join their HR leadership team. The successful candidate will lead recruitment efforts, enhance employer branding, and shape talent management strategies within the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in end-to-end talent acquisition within pharma or healthcare.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Solid knowledge of talent management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for corporate functions.
• Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies.
• Manage and mentor a team of TA professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Talent Management

Employer Branding

Job description

One of the leading pharmaceutical businesses in the UAE is on the lookout for a dynamic and forward-thinking Talent Acquisition Manager to join their HR leadership team.

You’ll be reporting directly to the CHRO and leading a high-performing TA team. But this is more than just recruitment – we’re looking for someone who can build a strong employer brand, implement best-in-class hiring strategies, and play a key role in shaping talent management, career mapping, and internal mobility frameworks.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for all corporate and operational functions across the organization
• Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives
• Manage and mentor a team of TA professionals, ensuring high performance and continuous development
• Partner with senior leadership and department heads to understand workforce needs and talent gaps
• Drive employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice
• Oversee workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and proactive talent pipelining
• Integrate best practices in candidate assessment, selection tools, and onboarding processes
• Collaborate with HR colleagues on internal mobility, succession planning, and high-potential talent programs
• Support the design and execution of career mapping frameworks and development plans
• Monitor and report on recruitment KPIs, cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, and quality-of-hire metrics
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and uphold internal recruitment policies and standards

Key requirements:

• Strong experience in end-to-end talent acquisition within the pharma or healthcare sector
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team
• Solid knowledge of talent management tools, assessment centres, and succession planning
• Passionate about building a sustainable pipeline of talent
• Must be based in the UAE or open to relocating
• Language: English (Arabic is a plus)