Talent Acquisition Specialist - Part Time

Carter & White; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter & White is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Dubai to lead end-to-end recruitment for retail and head office roles. You will attract, source, interview, and negotiate offers while ensuring an outstanding candidate experience and alignment with our brand culture.

The role requires handling high-volume campaigns for new store openings, seasonal peaks, and urgent staffing needs, collaborating with HR and department managers to forecast staffing requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment, preferably in luxury retail or FMCG.
• Experience recruiting for retail/store-based roles and high-volume campaigns.
• Knowledge of UAE labor law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment lifecycle from posting to offer negotiation.
• Handle recruitment for retail positions and head office.
• Develop and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future needs.
• Utilize job portals, LinkedIn, social media, referrals, and networking to attract candidates.
• Conduct initial screening interviews assessing experience and fit.
• Coordinate offers, salary discussions, approvals, and pre-employment docs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Sourcing techniques

Interview coordination

Offer management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job portals & ATS

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for managing the recruitment across the organization, with a primary focus on retail and fashion-related roles. This includes attracting, sourcing, and hiring qualified talent for retail stores, head office, and operational functions while ensuring timely recruitment, a positive candidate experience, and alignment with the brand’s culture and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the recruitment lifecycle, from job posting and sourcing to interviewing and offer negotiation
• Handle recruitment for retail positions and head office.
• Develop and maintain a strong talent pipeline to support current and future business needs.
• Utilize job portals, LinkedIn, social media, referrals, networking, and other sourcing channels to attract qualified candidates.
• Conduct initial screening interviews to assess candidates’ experience, competencies, communication skills, and suitability for the brand.
• Work closely with Retail Operations and hiring managers to understand staffing requirements, store openings, replacement needs, and expansion plans.
• Support high-volume recruitment campaigns for new store openings, seasonal hiring, and peak retail periods.
• Prioritize urgent vacancies to minimize staffing gaps and maintain smooth store operations.
• Build and maintain a database of qualified retail candidates for ongoing recruitment needs.
• Schedule interviews and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely feedback and hiring decisions.
• Provide regular updates on recruitment progress, pending vacancies, and anticipated joining dates.
• Manage candidate expectations and maintain professional communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Coordinate job offers, salary discussions, approvals, and required pre-employment documentation in line with company policies.
• Follow up with selected candidates to confirm offer acceptance and joining dates.
• Coordinate with HR Manager and relevant departments to facilitate a smooth onboarding process.
• Maintain communication with candidates throughout the notice period to reduce offer dropouts and joining delays.
• Monitor recruitment KPIs and recommend improvements to sourcing and selection processes.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with applicable labor laws, data privacy requirements, and internal HR policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment, preferably within luxury retail, fashion, lifestyle, or FMCG.
• Proven experience recruiting for retail and store-based positions, preferably within a multi-store environment.
• Experience managing high-volume recruitment and urgent staffing requirements.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques, interview coordination, candidate assessment, and offer management.
• Familiarity with job portals, LinkedIn Recruiter and recruitment reporting tools.
• Knowledge of UAE labor law is preferred for roles based in the UAE.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent sourcing, screening, and interviewing abilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities.
• Excellent organization, follow-up, and time-management skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.