Senior Officer - Talent Acquisition (UAE National)

Job purpose

Recruitment and selection

• Support recruitment operations and fill vacancies within agreed timelines.
• Source candidates through recruitment portals and advertise vacancies on platforms including LinkedIn and Bayt.
• Screen candidates, schedule interviews, conduct reference checks, and complete other pre-employment activities.
• Manage sourcing and interviews for assigned positions; participate in candidate assessments and evaluate applicants against job requirements.
• Support Emiratization initiatives and help achieve MOHRE targets.

Offers and onboarding

• Align salary and CTC calculations with Korn Ferry guidelines and verify approved documentation and budget approvals before hiring.
• Prepare and issue offer letters and new-starter checklists; coordinate with line managers before joining.
• Create new-joiner e-files and hand them over to payroll before employee commencement.
• Conduct orientation and induction sessions and coordinate with the visa processing team on onboarding requirements.
• Coordinate with payroll regarding internal transfers and promotions.

Compliance and talent programs

• Ensure compliance with company recruitment policies and UAE Labour Law; provide weekly recruitment reports to business unit heads.
• Develop talent acquisition practices that improve efficiency and reduce costs; participate in weekly meetings and provide recruitment updates.
• Represent the organization at job fairs and career events; coordinate with universities and educational institutions on internship programs.
• Manage internship programs end-to-end, support annual job-description reviews, and perform other duties assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in Human Resources.
• Knowledge of UAE Labour Law and familiarity with recruitment platforms and professional networking channels.
• Strong computer literacy and HR systems proficiency; customer-focused approach, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Additional talent acquisition or recruitment-related certifications or training are preferred.