Senior Talent Acquisition Executive

Job Description

• Review the approved budget with the Senior Talent Acquisition Manager and drive the hiring process accordingly.
• Adhere to the (BU) approved salaries and benefits grid set for each position.
• Determine sourcing strategies to reach the widest pool of applicants possible.
• Advertise vacancies using Oracle recruitment cloud and approved external resources. (Social media channels and other platforms).
• Conduct pre-screening, short listing and selecting of potential applicants.
• Carry out interview process as per Al Tayer Group interview and selection policy and procedures.
• Co-ordinate and manage the post interview feedback with department hiring manager.
• Conduct reference checks on all suitable candidates in compliance with company policy.
• Co-ordinate selection tests and assessments with departmental hiring manager.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed to seek approvals and any exceptions required.
• Ensure only the approved communication templates are being used for candidate interaction.
• Regular meetings with department heads and Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to review hiring forecasts, expected new openings, new joiners, critical role pipelines and always take a consultative approach to the business.
• Ensure you support the Onboarding Administrators with ensuring a smooth onboarding experience for all candidates.
• Build a strong working relationship with HRSS.
• Candidate Management.
• Effectively communicate with all candidates making sure all unsuccessful candidates are informed once the position is closed.
• Build strong professional relationships with potential candidates in the market. 
• Actively engage in sourcing industry professionals to build a talent pipeline, for the high turn-over, specialist and critical roles.
• Ensure Job Descriptions are provided to candidates prior to interviewing with the Hiring Managers.
• Ensure effective use of Recruitment Agencies (local and overseas) for fast and efficient sourcing of candidates where applicable.
• Prepare Key Selection Criteria and brief the agencies appropriately.
• Ensure timely supply and deployment of resources through Outsource Manpower Vendors as per budget.
• Ensure timely payment to Recruitment Agencies and Outsource Manpower Vendors.
  Accurate reporting of your approved budgeted positions and recruitment trackers.
• Communicate with divisions and stakeholders – kept up to date with approved and reject positions and candidates.
• Keep up to date with expected opening of new business ventures, locations, and customer demographics to align with hiring and candidate diversity.
• Applicant Tracking System (ORC) management.
• Use metrics to create reports and identify area of improvement in sourcing strategies.
• Capture the competitor market salary rates from candidates for competitor intel.
• Meet with new Hiring Managers to ensure they are aware of the recruitment process.
• Ensure you are proactive with your own development and have a full understanding of the business
• Keep up to date with U.A.E labour legislation relevant to recruitment and selecting and keep the teams notified on finding.

Qualifications & Experience 

• 7-10 years’ experience in a similar in-house recruitment role.
• Experience recruiting all levels of job roles (Associate to Senior Management level).
• Experience in a fast paced, high volume hiring environment.
• Proficient in MS Office. Exposure to HR software solutions would be an advantage.
• Working experience of Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and fluency in English & Arabic.