TALENT AQUISITION SPECIALIST

Sundus Recruitment and Outsourcing Services, Abu Dhabi; Al 'Ajban; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Abu Dhabi seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage recruitment for defense roles. The ideal candidate must have over 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with proficiency in technical recruiting for engineering positions. Responsibilities include managing the recruitment process from job requisition through onboarding and collaborating with department heads to fulfill manpower needs. Competitive salary and full-time employment offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with 3+ years in the defense, aerospace, or military sector.
• Proven experience in technical recruiting, especially in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring timely and high-quality hiring.
• Collaborate with department heads to understand manpower needs.
• Source candidates through various channels including job portals and defense networks.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Technical Recruiting

Proficiency in MS Office

Use of Applicant Tracking Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

Job code: 5542

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Ajban, Abu Dhabi

Experience Required: 5+ Years

Industry: Defense / Military / Aerospace Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, from job requisition to onboarding, ensuring timely and high-quality hiring.
• Collaborate with department heads and HR Business Partners to understand manpower needs and workforce planning.
• Source candidates through various channels (job portals, LinkedIn, recruitment agencies, defense networks, and internal referrals).
• Screen and shortlist candidates based on technical, security clearance, and cultural fit criteria.
• Coordinate and conduct interviews, assessments, and reference checks in line with defense sector regulations.
• Develop and maintain a talent pipeline for critical and hard-to-fill defense roles (e.g., engineers, technicians, logistics, and operations).
• Manage recruitment reports, KPIs, and dashboards to monitor hiring performance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 3 years in the defense, aerospace, or military manufacturing sector.
• Proven experience in technical recruiting (Engineering).
• Proficiency in MS Office and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).