Talent Acquisition Officer

Al Barakah Holding; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Barakah Holding is seeking a senior HR professional to coordinate Talent Acquisition activities under supervision. The role focuses on screening applications, shortlisting qualified candidates, and presenting them to hiring managers for timely decisions.

You will drive interviewing, reference checks, and background verifications, while coordinating job descriptions, offers, onboarding, and visa arrangements to ensure a smooth start for new hires. Strong HR policy knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business Admin or HR or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in recruitment/HR roles.
• Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems.
• Experience with HR database management and data confidentiality.
• Knowledge of labour rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate job openings with department heads and GMs.
• Screen applications and develop a shortlist of candidates.
• Attract applicants via job ads, recruiters, and portals.
• Conduct preliminary interviews (in person or by phone).
• Present screened candidates to hiring managers and provide feedback.
• Coordinate reference checks and background checks as needed.
• Draft and finalize job descriptions with department heads.
• Manage offer process and negotiate compensation packages.
• Coordinate onboarding, visa processing, health insurance, and inductions.
• Advise employees on HR policies and address concerns promptly.
• Maintain confidential files and prepare periodic HR reports.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization under pressure

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business Admin or HR

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

HR Database Management

Job description

Job Description:

• Coordinate under the supervision of the Talent Acquisition Manager/Recruitment Manager with department heads and BU GMs' for Job Openings/Requirements and pursue accordingly to:
• Screen/review online applications evaluating such factors as job experience, education, training, skills, knowledge, ability and develop a short list of potential candidates.
• Attracts applicants by placing job advertisements; contacting recruiters, using newsgroups and job sites.
• Coordinate pre-employment tests/questionaries' and conduct applicant preliminary interviews (in person and/or on the phone).
• Present fully screened, qualified candidates to hiring managers in a timely manner.
• Manage candidate interview results and selection decision with hiring manager. Provide candidates feedback on interview results.
• Complete a minimum of two (2) reference checks on selected candidates. Complete a background check as requested.
• Coordinate with Department Heads and BU GMs' to draft and finalize job descriptions.
• Manage offer process and negotiate compensation package including salary, start date and allowances. Prepare offer letter/employment agreement for signature by hiring manager, candidate and others as appropriate.
• Coordinate all on-boarding processes of all new employees, ensuring all necessary arrangements are in place; Prepare the documents and coordinate with Typists and Visa Section that visas are processed, paperwork is completed, health insurance card under process, orientation program completed, inductions coordinated in order to enable new starters to effectively carry out their role from day 1 of their employment.
• Advise employees on appropriate HR policies & procedures; and to address any concerns they have, i.e. payroll & banking issues, assisting them where appropriate in resolving their concerns quickly & efficiently in order to maintain good levels of morale & reduce the risk of further complaints.
• Receive employee complaints, suggestions and queries and make sure they have been handled properly.
• Coordinate with Recruitment Agencies, review contracts, Prepare Demand Letters for Agencies that provide us Outsourced Manpower.
• Coordinate with travel agent for flight tickets and hotel bookings.
• Issue monthly recruitment expense memos.
• Maintain files and other information under strict confidentiality of all new joiners.
• Assist the Talent Acquisition Manager/Recruitment Manager in the preparation of periodic reports as required.
• Maintain database of qualified professionals to rapidly respond to talent management needs.

PERSONALITY ATTRIBUTES / TRAITS:

• Strong personal, communicational & organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Abel to prioritize & function well under stress and tight deadlines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor Degree in Business Admin and or HR Specialization.
• Minimum 6 Years plus.
• Hands on experience in applicant tracking system.
• Hands on experience in HR Database Management.
• Knowledge of Labour Rules & Regulations.

Requirements: