Talent Acquisition Officer

ADEAREST; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Dubai is seeking a Talent Acquisition Officer to manage recruitment and hiring processes across multiple entities. Responsibilities include sourcing candidates, maintaining recruitment trackers, conducting interviews, and collaborating with department heads to ensure staffing needs are met. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in HR or business, along with 2-3 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of labor laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; HR certification or Master's is a plus.
• 2-3 years of experience in Talent Acquisition preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and regulations necessary.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly recruitment tracker and maintain applicant tracking list.
• Conduct interviews and manage the candidate experience.
• Collaborate with department heads for workforce planning.

Skills

Recruitment sourcing

Interviewing skills

Knowledge of labor laws

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office D365

Job description

Job Objectives

The Talent Acquisition Officer is responsible for executing recruitment and hiring efforts across multiple entities within the organization. This role involves sourcing, attracting, and interviewing qualified candidates to meet the organizations staffing needs. The Talent Acquisition Officer will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to streamline recruitment activities and promote the employers brand.

Responsibilities and Duties

Recruitment Tracker Update

• Produce a revised recruitment tracker on a weekly basis.
• Maintain an updated applicant tracking list for all job openings.

Monthly Workforce Planning

• Hold monthly meetings with heads of departments to discuss current openings, and align the requirements outlined in the Manpower Requisition Forms to ensure the sourcing of suitable candidates and their retention.

Market-Based Compensation Revision

• Review quarterly reports on compensation, benchmarked against the market, and highlight any significant discrepancy or challenges related to market pay.

Turnover & Retention Rat"e:

• Work to reduce the turnover rate and improve employee retention across the group entities by taking proactive measures, participating in mentorship programs, and providing support to new hires.

Talent Acquisition Process

• Utilize various sourcing methods, e.g. job boards, social media, networking, etc.
• Manage the interview process, ensuring applicants have a pleasant and welcoming experience.
• Conduct interviews for both office and non-office staff and complete the interview assessment form accurately.
• To effectively manage the interview process in Microsoft Office D365, initiate a recruitment project, maintain accurate applicant records, coordinate interview schedules, dispatch invitations and notifications, and ensure timely updates to evaluation forms within the ERP system D365.
• Collaborate with the Head of Department to conclude interview feedback and ensure timely communication with candidates.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for critical and recurring roles
• Support employer branding initiatives through career fairs, social media, and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Masters degree or HR certification is a plus).
• Proven experience (2-3 years) in Talent Acquisition, preferably in a multi-entity or group structure.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and regulations.