Talent Partner

Laurent Lefevre Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in Dubai is seeking a Talent Partner to drive its employee strategy and workforce planning. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in financial services. The role involves enhancing recruitment processes and promoting a diverse workforce. Competitive salary and relocation support offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Relocation support

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in talent acquisition or HR business partnering.
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments preferred.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor on workforce planning and organisational design.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.
• Design initiatives to attract and develop talent.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Interpersonal communication

Organizational design

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology or related field

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading financial services group with a strong and growing presence across the Middle East. With its regional hub in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) the company is recognised for its innovative approach and people-first culture. As the organisation continues to expand in the UAE it is committed to building an agile inclusive and high-performing workforce to drive its next phase of growth. We are seeking a strategic and hands-on TALENT PARTNER (m/w/d).

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce planning talent needs and organisational design.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment for key functions ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.
• Design and implement initiatives to attract retain and develop top talent across the region.
• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to enhance onboarding performance management and engagement.
• Champion diversity equity and inclusion across all talent programs.
• Leverage data and analytics to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to internal mobility and succession planning across the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in talent acquisition HR business partnering or people development.
• Previous experience in financial services insurance or other regulated environments is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative and proactive approach.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced international organisations with a high degree of autonomy.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Bachelors degree in HR Business Psychology or a related field; certifications (CIPD SHRM etc.) are an asset.

Benefits

• Key role within a respected financial services group expanding in the region.
• Opportunity to shape and influence the people strategy at a regional level.
• Inclusive and forward-looking workplace culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including relocation support if required.
• Career growth opportunities in a dynamic and evolving market.

Position Details

• Location: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) UAE
• Start date: Autumn 2025
• Workload: 80%
• Compensation: 400/450k (AED)

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