Talent Acquisition Specialist

Joud Coffee; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

Joud Coffee in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Recruitment Lead to manage and coach the internal team, distribute requisitions, and set performance targets. You will oversee end-to-end recruitment for high-volume F&B operations and specialized roles, ensuring SOPs are followed and data hygiene is maintained in the ATS.

You will develop sourcing strategies across GulfTalent, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, and events; partner with department heads to forecast needs and calibrate selection criteria;

Qualifications

• Experience leading recruitment teams and setting KPIs.
• Proven end-to-end recruitment for high-volume operations.
• Experience with external agencies and vendor management.
• Strong data literacy and ATS administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and guide the internal recruitment team to drive performance.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for high-volume F&B Operations and specialized Support Services roles.
• Liaison with external recruitment agencies, executive search firms, and third-party manpower suppliers.
• Act as the internal Company administrator for the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) ensuring clean data and pipeline hygiene.
• Develop sourcing strategies using GulfTalent, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, and career fairs.
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast workforce needs and calibrate selection criteria.
• Define, track, and report key recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness).
• Elevate Joud Coffee's employer brand and ensure a professional candidate experience.

Job description

Manage, mentor, and guide the internal recruitment team, distribute requisitions, set performance targets, and ensure standard operating procedures are followed.

Oversee and execute the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for both high-volume F&B Operations and specialized Support Services roles.

Liaison with, evaluate, and manage contracts with external recruitment agencies, executive search firms, and third-party manpower suppliers.

Act as the internal Company administrator for the Applicant Tracking System, ensuring clean data architecture, pipeline hygiene, and process automation.

Develop and implement sourcing strategies utilizing platforms like GulfTalent, LinkedIn Recruiter, referral networks, and local/international career fairs.

Collaborate closely with Head of Departments and Operations team to forecast workforce needs, define job profiles, and calibrate selection criteria.

Define, track, and analyse key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, and quality of hire) to deliver weekly and monthly reports to the HR Manager.

Elevate Joud Coffee's employer brand in the market, ensuring a professional, seamless, and engaging experience for all applicants.