Talent Acquisition Specialist

Client of Nexus People; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Nexus People is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Dubai to own the full recruitment lifecycle for a portfolio of client mandates. The role requires delivering shortlists promptly while sourcing candidates via job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals and headhunting.

You will screen and interview for technical fit, motivation and cultural alignment, present profiles to clients, and coordinate interview schedules and offers.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of recruitment experience in Dubai/UAE
• Experience managing multiple live roles and delivering shortlists under tight deadlines
• Strong sourcing skills via job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals and headhunting

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment cycle for multiple live mandates across industries and seniority levels
• Conduct briefing calls with clients to understand role requirements and hiring timelines
• Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, headhunting and internal database
• Screen and interview candidates for technical fit, motivation and cultural alignment
• Prepare and present candidate profiles, CV summaries and shortlists to clients
• Coordinate interview scheduling, client feedback and offer negotiations
• Maintain accurate candidate and client records in the ATS/CRM

Skills

Recruitment

Sourcing

Stakeholder mgmt

ATS/CRM

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS/CRM

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist you will own the full recruitment lifecycle for a portfolio of client mandates from job briefing and sourcing through to screening shortlisting and offer management. This is a delivery-focused role suited to someone who already understands the UAE recruitment market has strong sourcing instincts and can manage multiple live roles at once with pace and precision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle for multiple live mandates across various industries and seniority levels.
• Conduct in-depth briefing calls with clients to understand role requirements, must-haves and hiring timelines.
• Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, headhunting and the internal candidate database.
• Screen and interview candidates to assess technical fit, motivation and cultural alignment before client submission.
• Prepare and present candidate profiles, CV summaries and shortlists to clients within agreed turnaround times.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, client feedback and offer negotiations between candidates and clients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and client records in the CRM ATS.
• Build and nurture a strong talent pipeline for recurring or high-volume roles.
• Keep candidates engaged and informed throughout the process to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Stay current on UAE labour market trends, salary benchmarks and talent availability across key sectors.
• Collaborate with the business development team to understand new mandates and support account growth.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 2-3 years of recruitment experience gained within a recruitment agency in Dubai or UAE.
• Proven ability to manage multiple live roles simultaneously and deliver shortlists within tight timelines.
• Strong sourcing skills across job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, and direct headhunting techniques.
• Solid understanding of the UAE labour market, visa/employment processes and candidate expectations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with both clients and candidates.
• Comfortable working with recruitment KPIs and delivery targets.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or a related field.
• Experience recruiting across multiple sectors or specialising in a high-demand niche (e.g. banking & finance, sales, engineering, tech).
• Familiarity with ATS/CRM systems and structured recruitment workflows.
• Bilingual (English/Arabic) is an advantage.