Talent Acquisition Team Lead

Nathan & Nathan; Ajman Emirate; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent management firm in Ajman is looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to oversee recruitment and workforce planning initiatives. The role involves developing strategies to attract high-caliber talent while ensuring compliance with Emiratization policies. Ideal candidates will have 7–10 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration. This position requires strong analytical and leadership skills to manage the end-to-end recruitment process and build internal talent pipelines.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in talent acquisition and recruitment roles.
• Expertise in managing end-to-end recruitment and Emiratization programs.
• Ability to lead and mentor a talent acquisition team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a talent acquisition strategy.
• Manage recruitment activities and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and auditing standards.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Workforce planning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Overview

The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for developing, leading, and managing the Group’s end-to-end talent acquisition and workforce planning function. The role ensures the attraction, selection, and onboarding of high-caliber talent aligned with business objectives, while actively supporting Emiratization initiatives, succession planning, and long-term workforce sustainability across the Group.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and recruitment leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in managing end-to-end recruitment, senior-level hiring, Emiratization programs, and compliance within the market.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and leadership skills with experience using HRIS and recruitment analytics to drive results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a Group-wide talent acquisition strategy aligned with corporate and business objectives.
• Partner with senior management, department heads, and HR leadership to prepare short- and long-term manpower forecasts and recruitment budgets.
• Consolidate departmental manpower plans into a comprehensive master workforce plan for Group CEO and executive approval.
• Monitor recruitment activities against approved manpower plans, budgets, and hiring timelines.
• Implement cost-effective hiring strategies while maintaining high quality-of-hire standards and optimal budget utilization.
• Continuously review, enhance, and optimize recruitment processes, tools, and sourcing methodologies.

End-to-End Recruitment & Selection Management

• Oversee diverse sourcing channels including direct sourcing, recruitment platforms, headhunting, referrals, and agency partnerships.
• Lead and participate in interviews for senior-level, critical, and strategic roles.
• Ensure fair, consistent, and competency-based assessment and selection practices.
• Manage offer approvals, salary negotiations, and hiring recommendations in coordination with HR and management.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation of all recruitment activities within the HRIS.
• Manage high-volume, niche, and specialized hiring requirements across the Group.
• Oversee the delivery of a structured and consistent onboarding experience for all new hires.
• Ensure timely completion of joining formalities, documentation, induction programs, and system access.
• Monitor probation evaluations and ensure performance feedback is completed within defined timelines.
• Partner with line managers to address performance gaps and support successful employee integration.
• Collaborate with HR leadership and department heads to identify critical roles and succession requirements.
• Build and maintain internal and external talent pipelines for key and hard-to-fill positions.
• Support leadership development initiatives and talent readiness programs.
• Prioritize internal and succession-identified candidates for strategic and leadership appointments.
• Lead Emiratization (Tawteen) recruitment initiatives in alignment with labor laws and regional workforce strategies.
• Track Emiratization targets, quotas, and compliance requirements.
• Liaise with government authorities, educational institutions, and talent development programs.
• Ensure all recruitment practices comply with labor laws, company policies, and audit standards.

Reporting, Analytics & Governance

• Prepare and present periodic recruitment and workforce reports to HR leadership and management.
• Track and analyze key recruitment metrics including time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, turnover, workforce demographics, and Emiratization ratios.
• Ensure recruitment documentation, controls, and processes are audit-ready and compliant.
• Utilize data-driven insights to enhance recruitment effectiveness and support informed decision-making.
• Act as the primary recruitment advisor to senior management and department heads.
• Manage and optimize relationships with recruitment agencies, headhunters, and external service providers.
• Establish partnerships with universities, training institutions, and professional networks.
• Provide guidance and coaching to hiring managers on interview techniques, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the talent acquisition team to ensure consistent performance and capability growth.