Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sundus Recruitment and Outsourcing Services, Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist to enhance their recruitment process. This role involves sourcing and interviewing top talent, collaborating closely with hiring managers to align with business goals, and managing the full recruitment lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a passion for matching candidates to the right roles. Join this innovative team to make a significant impact on talent acquisition strategies and contribute to building a robust workforce in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in talent acquisition and recruitment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner with hiring managers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job posting to onboarding.
• Create effective sourcing strategies and maintain a strong candidate pipeline.

Skills

Candidate Sourcing

Interviewing Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Recruitment Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

JPC - 4747 - Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Abu Dhabi

Position Type: Contractual

Qualification: Bachelor's Degree

Total Experience: 5-7 years

Language Proficiency: Bilingual

Job Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition Recruiter who excels in candidate sourcing, screening, and conducting high-quality interviews.
2. The ideal candidate will play a key role in identifying top talent across various roles, ensuring a seamless recruitment experience, and helping build strong, long-term hiring strategies.
3. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, recruitment knowledge, and the ability to act as a true business partner to hiring managers.
4. Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team culture, and business goals.
• Create effective sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, job boards, social media, databases, and referrals.
• Conduct thorough pre-screening and in-depth behavioral and technical interviews to evaluate candidates’ skills, cultural fit, and motivation.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job posting to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates and proactively build talent pools.
• Collaborate with the HR team to ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience.
• Track metrics, provide recruitment reports, and continuously improve the hiring process.

Strong sourcing capabilities using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and job boards.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple open positions simultaneously.

Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR databases.

Professional certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, LinkedIn Certified Recruiter) is a plus.

Preferred Attributes

• High attention to detail with a passion for matching the right talent to the right role.
• Results-oriented with a consultative and data-driven approach.
• Ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.