Talent Acquisition Specialist

Jex Recruitment | Connecting top talent with leading companies; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the UAE is seeking a strategic Talent Acquisition Lead to manage end-to-end recruitment. The role requires a strong background in financial services with proven success in attracting top talent and enhancing employer branding. With responsibilities spanning recruitment lifecycle management and stakeholder collaboration, this position is pivotal to the bank’s growth and transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in talent acquisition with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience recruiting within the banking or financial services sector in the GCC.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor market trends and compensation benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for mid-to-senior-level roles.
• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals.
• Drive diversity and inclusion across hiring practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influencing

Recruitment strategies

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

HR analytics tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Lead

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Lead to join our HR team and take ownership of end-to-end recruitment for a leading bank in the UAE. This is a critical role focused on attracting, engaging, and securing top talent to support the bank’s growth, transformation, and digitalization agenda. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services recruitment, a deep understanding of the UAE talent market, and the ability to partner with senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality hires at speed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full recruitment lifecycle for mid-to-senior-level roles across the bank, including Retail, Corporate, Digital, Risk, Compliance, and Technology functions.
• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with the bank’s workforce planning and business goals.
• Build strong relationships with department heads and hiring managers to understand hiring needs, role requirements, and organizational culture.
• Leverage a range of sourcing strategies including headhunting, employee referrals, job boards, social media, and recruitment agencies to attract top-tier candidates.
• Enhance the employer brand by promoting the bank as an employer of choice within the UAE and regionally.
• Drive diversity and inclusion across hiring practices.
• Maintain accurate reporting and dashboards to track recruitment metrics, time-to-hire, pipeline health, and cost-per-hire.
• Oversee the onboarding process in collaboration with HR and line managers to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
• Manage and mentor a small team of recruiters (if applicable).
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, Central Bank regulations, and internal governance policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior advisory capacity.
• Prior experience recruiting within the banking or financial services sector in the GCC is essential.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor market trends, compensation benchmarks, and recruitment best practices.
• Proven track record of hiring for specialized and niche roles, especially in Risk, Audit, Tech, and Compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and HR analytics tools.

25K AED p/m