Talent Acquisition - Maternity Cover

KPMG Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Middle East is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist on a 3‑month fixed‑term maternity cover to manage the end‑to‑end recruitment and onboarding process. The role focuses on sourcing and attracting qualified candidates while partnering with hiring managers to meet hiring needs.

You will coordinate onboarding activities and maintain a strong candidate and stakeholder experience, delivering on timelines and business objectives within a multinational professional services environment.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Experience with full-cycle recruitment across functions and levels.
• Experience in multinational or professional services environments preferred.
• Excellent English communication; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding during the contract period.
• Source candidates, conduct HR interviews, and coordinate interviews.
• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements and timelines.
• Coordinate offers and pre-boarding activities; ensure candidate experience.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Sourcing & talent mapping

Stakeholder management

Interviewing

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Master's degree or CIPD/SHRM/AIHR certification advantageous

Tools

ATS systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description – Talent Acquisition Specialist (3-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Maternity Leave Cover)

Overview – KPMG Middle East

KPMG has grown to become one of the largest professional service providers in the Middle East, with three core lines of service: Audit, Tax, and Advisory. Currently, KPMG’s ME workforce exceeds 5,000 professionals. With ambitious growth objectives, we are continuously looking for exceptional talent across functions and levels.

KPMG operates with an experienced leadership team and dedicated regional resources, enabling us to combine our professional expertise, global technologies, and tailored solutions to meet our clients’ needs. Our vision is to be recognized as a truly transformed firm, trusted by our people, our clients, and society.

This opportunity is offered on a 3-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity leave coverage within the Talent Acquisition team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring business continuity and supporting ongoing hiring requirements during the assignment period.

Job Summary

This is a temporary 3-month maternity leave cover position. The resource will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process during the contract period. The role includes sourcing and attracting qualified candidates, partnering with hiring managers to meet hiring needs, coordinating onboarding activities, and ensuring a seamless candidate and employee experience. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain recruitment operations and stakeholder engagement while delivering against hiring timelines and business objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a 3-month maternity leave cover, the resource will be responsible for ensuring the seamless continuation of recruitment and onboarding activities across assigned business units while maintaining a high-quality candidate and stakeholder experience.

• Handle the full recruitment cycle for assigned business areas, including sourcing, attracting, assessing, and selecting candidates in line with workforce planning requirements.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, define role requirements, and establish selection criteria.
• Prepare and publish job advertisements across recruitment channels, job boards, and social media platforms.
• Conduct proactive sourcing and talent mapping activities to support current and future hiring needs.
• Screen applications, assess candidate suitability, prepare interview guides, and conduct HR interviews.
• Coordinate interview processes and maintain effective communication with candidates and stakeholders throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Manage offer and pre-boarding activities, including coordinating joining dates.
• Ensure continuity of recruitment deliverables, stakeholder communication, and hiring timelines throughout the maternity cover period.
• Perform other duties within the scope assigned by the Performance Manager.
• Assume the authorities assigned to the role.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A Master's degree and/or professional certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, AIHR) is an advantage.

Work Experience Requirements

• 4 to 6 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment, preferably within a multinational organization or professional services environment.
• Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple functions and seniority levels.
• Experience using recruitment systems, sourcing tools, and direct search methodologies.

Knowledge / Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, sourcing strategies, and talent market trends.
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal; Arabic is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), recruitment tools, job boards, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Strong communication, interviewing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract
• Duration: 3 Months
• Purpose: Maternity Leave Coverage
• Start Date: Immediate / As Required

What We Offer

KPMG supports equal opportunities for all candidates and is committed to providing both personal and professional development for its employees. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment built on mutual respect, inclusion, and diversity. We prioritize employee well-being and promote innovative approaches to work-life balance, ensuring our people have the resources to thrive both professionally and personally.

Please note that this role is a temporary 3-month assignment offered specifically to provide maternity leave coverage.