Senior Associate Talent Acquisition

Job Description

Senior Associate Talent Acquisition
 
Job Purpose:

The Senior Associate Talent Acquisition professional will lead our corporate hiring efforts across the UAE and 8+ countries within the MENA region. This role is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening through offer management and onboarding, while acting as a trusted partner to business leaders.

The role also oversees recruitment reporting, talent pipeline management, and ensures a seamless candidate experience aligned with the organization’s employer brand and service standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Full Cycle Recruitment Management

• Manage end to end recruitment for corporate roles across the UAE and other MENA markets.
• Drive timely, high quality hiring outcomes while ensuring a consistent and positive candidate experience.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, sourcing strategies, and structured interview approaches.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and department heads to understand workforce planning needs and define talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Provide market insights and consultative guidance on hiring trends, talent availability, and competitive positioning within the MENA region.
• Act as a trusted advisor, challenging and influencing stakeholders where appropriate to ensure quality hiring decisions.

Metrics and Reporting

• Ensure all recruitment data is consistently updated and maintained within the ATS and reporting tools to enable accurate, timely, and actionable insights.
• Monitor and report on key recruitment metrics including time to fill, pipeline health, and hiring progress.
• Leverage data insights to optimize processes, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for corporate recruitment activities.
• Maintain clear and proactive communication with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on hiring timelines and expectations.
• Ensure recruitment efforts are delivered in line with agreed service levels and business priorities.

Candidate Experience

• Champion an exceptional candidate experience through timely updates, transparent communication, and professional engagement throughout the hiring journey.
• Ensure every candidate interaction reinforces the organization’s employer brand and values.

Process Improvement

• Continuously evaluate and enhance recruitment processes for efficiency, scalability, and quality.
• Adopt best practices, tools, and innovations to improve hiring outcomes and reduce time to fill.
• Support digital recruitment initiatives and ATS optimization efforts.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years of proven talent acquisition experience within the UAE/MENA region.
• Experience managing recruitment for Retail, Food & Beverage or similar large-scale operational hiring across multiple geographies.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to act as a strategic partner to hiring managers and business leaders.
• Good understanding of recruitment metrics and reporting, very detail-oriented and data-centric with the ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on stakeholder management and candidate engagement.
• Proficient in excel, recruitment tools, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and reporting software.
• Excellent English communication skills is required. Arabic is an advantage.

Competencies:

Professional Presence: Represents the Talent Acquisition function with credibility and confidence.

Result-Oriented: Drive for continuous improvement in hiring processes and achieving targets.

Data-Driven: Analytical approach to recruitment and reporting.

Collaboration: Builds strong cross functional relationships and works effectively with diverse teams across regions.

Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Leadership: Ability to lead by example and motivate teams to achieve hiring objectives.

Ownership: Takes accountability for delivery, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.