Talent Acquisition Partner (Luxury Retail)

HRsource; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An experienced Talent Acquisition Partner is sought to join an RPO team in Dubai for a prestigious luxury lifestyle brand. This role involves managing comprehensive recruitment processes across retail and corporate functions, while enhancing the client’s employer brand in the region. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in talent acquisition, especially within luxury retail, and possess strong stakeholder engagement abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years of talent acquisition experience.
• Solid experience hiring for luxury retail or high-end consumer brands.
• Familiarity with Middle East talent markets and senior-level retail hiring.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple business functions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for hiring managers.
• Ensure a brand-consistent candidate experience from application through onboarding.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Tools

ATS systems

Sourcing tools

Job description

Talent Acquisition Partner (Luxury Retail)

Talent Acquisition Partner (Luxury Retail)

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Talent Acquisition Partner to join our RPO team, embedded within one of the most prestigious luxury lifestyle brands globally. This is a unique opportunity to operate as a trusted hiring advisor within a world-renowned environment that blends timeless sophistication with modern innovation.

As an extension of the client’s internal HR team, you will manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple business functions, with a strong focus on retail leadership and regional corporate hiring. This role is instrumental in shaping hiring strategies, engaging premium-level candidates, and elevating the employer brand across the Middle East.

Key Responsibilities

Embedded Strategic Talent Acquisition

• Act as the primary point of contact for hiring managers, supporting recruitment across retail, regional, and corporate roles.
• Partner with client stakeholders to understand workforce needs and tailor recruitment strategies accordingly.
• Manage full life-cycle recruitment : role briefing, sourcing, screening, interviews, feedback, offer management, and onboarding.
• Participate in quarterly workforce planning and talent reviews to anticipate upcoming hiring needs.
• Design and execute proactive sourcing strategies using direct search, networks, and market intelligence.
• Build strong pipelines of high-potential and luxury-aligned talent for current and future roles.
• Conduct talent mapping, benchmarking, and in-market competitor research to support hiring decisions.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Provide consistent updates and insights to both client stakeholders and the HR Source RPO team.
• Offer expert guidance on local hiring practices, compensation benchmarks, and candidate engagement strategies.
• Lead regular hiring check-ins and feedback loops to ensure alignment and performance delivery.

Candidate Experience & Employer Brand

• Ensure a premium, brand-consistent candidate experience from application through onboarding.
• Represent and protect the client’s employer brand at every touchpoint, serving as a brand ambassador in the market.
• Support employer branding initiatives in collaboration with global HR and marketing.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 4–6 years of talent acquisition experience, with at least 2 years in an RPO or in-house model.
• Solid experience hiring for luxury retail , lifestyle, or high-end consumer brands is essential.
• Familiarity with Middle East talent markets (UAE, KSA, Qatar) and experience managing high-volume and senior-level retail hiring.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with business leaders and work collaboratively in a matrix environment.
• Skilled in using ATS systems, sourcing tools, and reporting dashboards.
• Fluent in English; Arabic or French is a plus.

Key Attributes

• Confident, solutions-oriented, and commercially aware.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail, discretion, and brand sensitivity.
• Agile, hands-on, and comfortable working independently within an embedded RPO model.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Human Resources

Retail Apparel and Fashion, Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry, and Wholesale Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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