UAE Talent Strategy & Engagement Lead (AI-Enabled Sourcing)

HSBC Global Services Limited; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Global Services Limited in Dubai seeks a relationship-led, AI-enabled talent partner to build sustainable internal and external talent pipelines, support internal mobility, and develop trusted connections across HSBC and the Emirati community.

You’ll combine human judgement with approved AI tools to identify talent, generate insights and simplify routine work, giving you more time for meaningful conversations and relationships.

Qualifications

• A graduation degree is essential for UAE visa and work permit.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, talent acquisition, talent management or a related field.
• Strong relationship-building, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience engaging with senior talent and diverse professional communities.
• Understanding of internal mobility, succession planning and Emiratization.
• Knowledge of talent technology such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Talent Insights, Eightfold or Avature.
• Practical understanding of AI-enabled sourcing, talent intelligence and workflow automation.
• Strong data, communication and organisational skills.
• Sound judgement, discretion and the confidence to challenge unsupported AI outputs or inappropriate processes.
• Knowledge of applicable UAE labour requirements and Emiratization policy.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with Emirati talent, internal colleagues, business leaders, universities and professional communities.
• Develop sustainable pipelines for business-critical roles and priority talent segments.
• Support internal mobility by connecting colleagues with relevant roles, projects and development opportunities.
• Hold confidential career conversations and identify talent interests, aspirations and readiness.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, HR and business leaders on integrated talent strategies.
• Use approved AI tools to support market mapping, talent research, skills analysis and workflow automation.
• Validate AI-generated insights, protect confidentiality and ensure human judgement remains central to all talent decisions.
• Provide talent-market insights and support employer-brand and community-engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate talent data, engagement plans and relationship records.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic sourcing

Talent management

Emiratization knowledge

Stakeholder management

AI-enabled sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Talent Insights

Eightfold

Avature

Job description

HSBC Global Services Limited in Dubai seeks a relationship-led, AI-enabled talent partner to build sustainable internal and external talent pipelines, support internal mobility, and develop trusted connections across HSBC and the Emirati community.

You’ll combine human judgement with approved AI tools to identify talent, generate insights and simplify routine work, giving you more time for meaningful conversations and relationships.