Talent Acquisition Specialist

MENA Assistance; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent regional company in Dubai is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field and proven experience in talent acquisition or similar HR roles. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are crucial, along with the ability to headhunt and engage passive talent. This role involves managing the full recruitment cycle and ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Talent Acquisition or similar HR role.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies and sourcing techniques.
• Ability to build job descriptions and role-specific candidate profiles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process including sourcing and screening.
• Ensure a seamless candidate experience through professional communication.

Skills

Talent Acquisition Strategy

Headhunting

Candidate Assessment

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition Strategy & Planning
  • Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies tailored to specific roles and business needs.
  • Identify hiring requirements by working closely with department heads to understand workforce plans and role-specific needs.
  • Revamp and continuously improve the recruitment lifecycle to enhance efficiency, reduce time-to-hire, and elevate the overall candidate experience.
• Headhunting & Talent Pool Development
  • Actively headhunt and engage passive candidates, both locally and internationally, through targeted outreach, professional networks, and strategic market mapping to build a strong and diverse pipeline of high-potential professionals.
  • Utilise in-depth knowledge of various talent acquisition platforms—including job boards, social media, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools—to drive high-quality hiring outcomes.
  • Create and maintain a structured talent database and ongoing pipeline (PoL – Pipeline of Leads) to support current and future hiring needs.
• Job Design & Profiling
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to craft clear, compelling job descriptions and talent profiles that align with business goals and team structures.
  • Ensure all role profiles reflect team objectives, business needs, and organizational culture.
• Candidate Assessment & Selection
  • Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, and pre-onboarding.
  • Apply behavioural and psychological analysis techniques during interviews to evaluate communication styles, values, and cultural alignment.
  • Master the art of closing candidates, including effective negotiation of offers, salaries, and benefits to secure top talent.
• Candidate Experience & Stakeholder Communication
  • Ensure a seamless, respectful, and engaging candidate experience through professional and timely communication.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, eloquence, and cultural adaptability in all candidate and stakeholder interactions, upholding the company’s values and standards of etiquette.
• Employer Branding & Market Intelligence
  • Support employer branding initiatives to enhance the company’s reputation as an employer of choice.
  • Stay informed on market trends, sourcing innovations, and recruitment best practices to maintain a competitive hiring approach.
• Reporting & Metrics
  • Track and analyse recruitment metrics to assess hiring effectiveness and continuously refine talent acquisition strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or any related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in a Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or similar HR role.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies, sourcing techniques, and talent acquisition platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in headhunting and engaging passive talent.
• Ability to build job descriptions and role-specific candidate profiles from scratch.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on relationship-building.
• Proficient in using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment analytics tools.