Talent Acquisition Specialist

Air Arabia; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading low-cost airline in the UAE is seeking an experienced HR professional to manage the recruitment and selection processes. This role involves ensuring adherence to industry standards, conducting interviews, and preparing assessment tests. Candidates should have 4-5 years of HR experience, be educated to at least diploma level, and possess excellent English communication skills. Familiarity with Arabic is a plus. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic environment and contribute to the success of the recruitment function.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years work experience in HR or a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Manage Recruitment and Selection processes for the airline.
• Ensure adherence to recruitment quality and standards.
• Conduct interviews and recommend candidates.
• Administer tests for selection and development.
• Monitor budget adherence for manpower costs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English

Skill in Arabic

Computer literacy and familiarity with MS-Office Suite

Education

Diploma or Degree level

HR certification

Job description

The jobholder's role is responsible for ensuring recruitment & selection processes are carried out efficiently and in a timely manner in line with industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manages the process of Recruitment and Selection for the Airline including but not limited to obtaining MRFs for the position; preparing, reviewing and updating job descriptions, placing advertisements; coordinating with recruitment agencies, universities, institutes to source qualified candidates; screening, short‑listing applications and interviewing candidates to assess suitability.
• Ensures quality and standards of recruitment are being adhered to. Short‑lists applicants based on skill sets and competencies for the role, coordinates and assists line managers in the selection process.
• Interviews personnel for positions and recommends suitability to senior management. Conducts relevant assessment centres where required.
• Prepares test materials for different roles and administers tests for the purposes of selection and/or development. Ensures personality assessments are conducted for senior positions.
• Assists the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist by monitoring adherence to budgeted manpower costs across all Airline activities. Reviews justifications for exceeding budgeted manpower requirements and makes recommendations to the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist.
• Assists Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist in preparation of weekly / monthly recruitment status reports which are forwarded to the HHR and Heads of Department. Ensures SLA on recruitment is being adhered. Ensures HOD’s are kept aware at all times on the status of recruitment for their respective departments.
• Ensures all documents/approvals are obtained before offering employment to selected candidates. Ensures salaries and benefits administered are within the approved grade band structures and the policies of the airline. Maintains and updates HR reco.

Own a Car

Any

Have Driving License

Any

Job Skills

• Educated to a Diploma / Degree level, HR certification is an advantage.
• 4-5 years work experience in HR or a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English, Skill in Arabic would be an advantage.
• Computer literate and familiar with MS-Office Suite.

Interested candidates may apply for the position by sending a copy of their updated resume.

About The Company

Air Arabia is the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low cost carrier (LCC). We fly you to over 65 destinations spreading across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Europe. We offer you comfort, reliable and value for money air travel across our network and with our value preposition "Pay Less. Fly More", we help you to fly more often to more places!