Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected, Dubai-based organisation with a workforce of over 10,000 employees. As part of its continued growth and investment in talent, the business is seeking a proactive and driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its established HR team, supporting recruitment across a broad range of corporate functions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruiter who enjoys managing the full recruitment lifecycle within a fast-paced, high-volume environment while partnering with stakeholders to attract and secure top talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across a variety of corporate functions, from requisition through to onboarding.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, define role requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Source high-quality candidates through a range of channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, employee referrals and direct sourcing.
• Screen applications, conduct initial interviews and present qualified shortlists to hiring managers.
• Coordinate interviews, manage candidate communications and ensure an efficient and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Prepare and negotiate employment offers in line with company policies and internal approvals.
• Oversee pre-employment checks and onboarding activities to ensure a seamless transition for new hires.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data and ensure applicant tracking systems are kept up to date.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring requirements.
• Support employer branding initiatives and represent the organisation at recruitment events where required.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with internal policies and relevant employment legislation.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree
• Approximately 3–5 years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience.
• Previous experience recruiting for corporate functions within a large organisation is highly preferred.
• Experience managing the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, offer management and onboarding.
• Strong direct sourcing capability with experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruitment platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Clear, professional and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
• English should ideally be the candidate's first language or they should possess native-level English proficiency.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.