Talent Acquisition Manager

About Miral Experiences

Miral Experiences is a leading creator and operator of world-class leisure, entertainment, and cultural destinations in Abu Dhabi. We bring iconic experiences to life through innovation, operational excellence, and a strong focus on people and guest experience. As we continue to grow, we are building high-performing teams that shape the future of entertainment in the region.

The Role

The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead and oversee end-to-end recruitment activities across Miral Experiences and its managed properties. This role is responsible for managing a team of recruiters, driving efficient and cost-effective hiring strategies, and partnering closely with hiring managers to deliver high-quality talent within optimized timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Vacancy Assessment & Planning

• Conduct independent intake meetings with hiring managers to fully understand role requirements, budgets, and timelines
• Review vacancy details to ensure all approvals and prerequisites are in place
• Partner with HR Business Partners to support smooth hiring processes and escalate issues when required
• Oversee hiring plans to ensure realistic timelines for sourcing, interviews, calibration, and offers

Sourcing & Talent Pipelines

• Oversee vacancy postings across career portals, job boards, and agency platforms
• Ensure efficient use of job boards and track ROI
• Source candidates through ATS, job boards, and proactive outreach
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  Engage passive candidates for niche and hard-to-fill roles
• Build and maintain strong industry talent pipelines

Screening & Shortlisting

• Review and shortlist CVs from multiple sourcing channels
• Conduct tele-screen interviews to assess fit, interest, and availability
• Update candidate records and correspondence via the ATS
• Present shortlisted candidates to hiring managers

Interviews & Assessments

• Interview candidates to assess technical and cultural fit
• Plan and lead assessment centers as required
• Share structured feedback with hiring managers
• Facilitate calibration meetings and support final hiring decisions
• Provide regular vacancy status updates through reports and meetings

Recruitment Campaigns

• Plan and lead overseas recruitment trips and local open days
• Prepare and deliver company and role presentations
• Collaborate with agencies on targeted sourcing campaigns

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• Support additional recruitment initiatives and projects as assigned

Team Leadership & Reporting

• Lead and coach the Talent Acquisition team through regular progress reviews
• Drive engagement, knowledge-sharing, and team collaboration
• Prepare quarterly and ad-hoc recruitment performance reports

What We're Looking For

• Degree, diploma, or certification in Human Resources
• CIPD or SHRM qualification
• 45 years of Talent Acquisition experience within theme parks, hospitality, or similar fast-paced environments
• Proven in-house full-cycle recruitment experience
• Strong working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems
• Experience with interviewing, assessment, and offer negotiation
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with social media sourcing
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and people-focused environment