Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Company

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Structured into five operating divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, health, and retail including M&S brand; employing more than 40,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, we partner with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands.

Al-Futtaim’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enable the organisation to continue to grow and expand, responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Al-Futtaim continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day. For more information visit: www.alfuttaim.com

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our dynamic HR team. As a Talent Acquisition Executive, you will play a crucial role in identifying, attracting, and acquiring top talent to support our organization's growth and success. Your primary focus will be on implementing effective recruitment strategies, building strong candidate pipelines, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of end-to-end recruitment processes, including but not limited to job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Proactively source potential candidates through various channels, such as online job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, and employee referrals.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments to ensure their skills, experience, and cultural fit align with the organization's requirements and values.
• Contribute to the development and execution of employer branding strategies to attract top talent and promote the organization as an employer of choice.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and competitive hiring landscape to maintain a competitive edge in talent acquisition.
• Foster strong relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring timely communication and providing a positive candidate experience.
• Partner with hiring managers and department heads to understand their talent needs and requirements, and provide guidance on recruitment strategies.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews, providing interviewers with necessary information and feedback on candidates.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment efforts and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to facilitate a smooth onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a seamless transition into the organization.

Requirements

• At least a bachelor's degree/diploma holder.
• Possess at least 2-4 years of work-related experience in the Retail/FMCG industry.
• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition with a successful track record of recruiting top talent.
• Familiarity with various recruitment tools, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and sourcing techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Data-driven mindset, with the ability to analyze recruitment metrics and make data-backed decisions.
• Positive mindset and can-do attitude, collaborative and ability to work well with our team.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and receptive to learning new things.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts quickly to changing priorities.
• A passion for continuous learning and keeping abreast of the latest trends in talent acquisition.
• Strong fluency in English is a must.
• Ability to commence immediately preferred.

What we have to offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Fun and dynamic work environment.
• Steep learning curve.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• A vibrant and international team with diverse backgrounds.