Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Purpose

• Support and execute workforce planning and talent acquisition activities in alignment with the policies, frameworks, and guidelines applicable to government entities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of workforce plans to ensure the timely attraction, recruitment, and placement of qualified talent that meets the department’s operational and strategic requirements.
• Role and Responsibilities:
• Ensure compliance with the requirements and directives of the Human Resources Authority, Department of Finance, Senior Management, and the Executive Office regarding the preparation and submission of workforce and financial-related reports within established timelines.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during annual audit activities by providing the required information, documentation, and clarifications to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and effective implementation of year-end reviews and audit recommendations.
• Support the Head of Department in the preparation and management of the annual workforce budget, ensuring alignment with the Department’s strategic objectives, operational priorities, and workforce planning requirements.
• Utilize recruitment metrics and workforce analytics to monitor recruitment performance, enhance hiring effectiveness, improve decision-making, and continuously optimize recruitment processes and outcomes.
• Develop and update job descriptions in coordination with business units and department managers, ensuring clear role specifications, responsibilities, and competency requirements for each position.
• Actively participate in the preparation and execution of the Department’s recruitment and workforce planning strategy in alignment with the overall organizational talent acquisition strategy.
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with recruitment partners, advisory entities, and relevant stakeholders to support talent acquisition initiatives.
• Ensure that recruitment and selection activities are conducted in accordance with approved recruitment plans, organizational policies, and best practice methodologies.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance employee selection and assessment methodologies and contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment practices.
• Support the development and implementation of written assessments, competency-based evaluations, and testing mechanisms for designated positions.
• Coordinate and arrange candidate interviews, assessment activities, and onboarding procedures while ensuring smooth completion of all related recruitment formalities.
• Prepare and process employment offers, employment contracts, recruitment approvals, and appointment documentation in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of human resources policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational standards.

Job Requirement

• Understand the HRA policy governing the Hiring in the government Sector
• Expert in Microsoft Office

• Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Experienced in using AI and preferably was involved in AI initiative or project

Education and Experience