Talent Acquisition Specialist - Maternity Cover (Temp)

Confidential Jobs; Dubai; On-site; AED 216,000 - 384,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Dubai is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a 3-month maternity cover. You will manage end-to-end recruitment, source candidates across job boards, social networks, and referrals, and partner with hiring managers to publish roles and structure interviews.

You will screen applicants, conduct phone and in-person assessments, build candidate pipelines for current and upcoming roles, and ensure a smooth onboarding process while maintaining strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven work experience as a Recruiter or Talent Acquisition Specialist.
• In-house recruitment and high-volume recruiting experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated selection workflow management across seniority levels.
• Systems proficiency with HR databases, ATS/HRIS and related tools.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-management abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and screen candidates via job boards, social media, referrals and headhunting.
• Support hiring managers by preparing job descriptions, publishing ads, and scheduling interviews.
• Coordinate interviews and align with managers and stakeholders.
• Administer pre-employment screening and reference checks when required.
• Assist in onboarding logistics and structured orientation for new hires.
• Map and maintain talent pipelines for current and future openings.

Skills

Communication

Drive & Initiative

Administration

Resilience

Collaboration

Cultural Dexterity

Persistence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or HR

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Job description

Note: This is a maternity cover position for a 3 months period

AIM

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is primarily responsible for end-to-end finding, sourcing, attracting, and selecting top-tier candidates. This role identifies potential candidates and core competencies to match appropriately with active vacancies while proactively mapping and tracking talent for future commercial and operational roles. The incumbent also addresses general queries related to contracts, compensation benchmarks, and onboarding logistics.

TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source and screen candidates utilizing an extensive range of recruitment channels including job boards, social media networks, and employee referrals.
• Support hiring managers by preparing detailed job descriptions, publishing job advertisements, managing incoming candidate responses, and structuring interview rounds.
• Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews, closely aligning with Managers and hiring stakeholders.
• Administer pre-employment screening and company assessments, including professional reference checks when required.
• Assist in scheduling and confirming structured orientation pathways for all incoming new hires.

SOURCING & PIPELINE MANAGEMENT

• Proactively source and engage candidates across various organizational levels within freight forwarding and contract logistics.
• Communicate role details clearly to applicants, covering duties, responsibilities, compensation frameworks, benefits, and career progression.
• Rigorously review employment applications and match candidate qualifications directly against job specifications.
• Execute targeted searches utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, local career portals, networking events, career fairs, and direct headhunting.
• Conduct thorough initial phone screenings leading up to face-to-face structured competency interviews.
• Map market talent and maintain pipelines to satisfy current and anticipated staffing expansions.

GENERIC COMPETENCIES & STANDARDS

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal command of English with exceptional stakeholder liaison abilities.
• Drive & Initiative: Strong sense of ownership and adaptability to meet demanding recruitment SLAs.
• Administration: Robust organizational skills, computer literacy, and precise ATS management.
• Resilience: High stress resistance and capability to manage high-volume recruitment cycles.
• Collaboration: Proven team player capable of operating both independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Cultural Dexterity: Ability to navigate and work effectively with diverse, multicultural teams.
• Persistence: Tenacious follow-through on difficult-to-fill technical and commercial profiles.

FUNCTIONAL STANDARDS & KPIS

• Industry Acumen: Direct working knowledge of recruiting within freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain sectors is a strong advantage.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Deep understanding of workforce diversity principles integrated into sourcing strategies.
• Cost per Hire: Optimization of recruitment channels to minimize external agency spend.
• Time to Fill: Meeting targeted lifecycle benchmarks from requisition approval to offer acceptance.
• Turnover Costs: Mitigation through robust candidate-role cultural and technical alignment.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience: 3+ years of proven work experience as a Recruiter or Talent Acquisition Specialist. In-house recruitment and high-volume recruiting experience strongly preferred.
• Selection Expertise: Demonstrated hands-on experience managing candidate selection workflows across various professional seniority levels.
• Systems Proficiency: Familiarity with modern HR databases, HRIS platforms, and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Interpersonal Skills: Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-management abilities.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Industry Exposure: Previous background recruiting in supply chain, logistics, or customer service environments is a distinct asset.