Specialist - Talent Acquisition (UAEN)

Job Purpose

1. Sourcing & Talent Pipelining

• Execute end-to-end sourcing strategies across multiple channels including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, employee referrals, executive search partners, and direct headhunting.
• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for critical, recurring, and hard-to-fill roles across e7 Group's business units and corporate functions.
• Support Emiratization efforts by proactively identifying and engaging qualified UAE National candidates in line with Group targets and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain an up-to-date candidate database and ensure accurate tagging, status updates, and documentation within the applicant tracking system (ATS).

2. Recruitment Lifecycle Management

• Manage the full recruitment cycle — from job intake and sourcing through screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding handover.
• Conduct HR screening interviews, prepare structured screening notes, and shortlist candidates based on technical fit, cultural alignment, and salary expectations.
• Coordinate interview schedules with hiring managers, panel members, and candidates, ensuring a smooth and timely process.
• Prepare and extend offer letters, manage negotiations within approved bands, and ensure timely candidate acknowledgement.
• Maintain and update the TA tracker daily, ensuring accurate reflection of all active vacancies, candidate statuses, and progress against SLAs.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Hiring Manager Partnership

• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand role requirements, define candidate profiles, and align on sourcing strategies.
• Provide regular updates to hiring managers and HR leadership on pipeline status, market intelligence, and recruitment progress.
• Act as a brand ambassador for e7 Group, ensuring a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.

4. Operational & Onboarding Support

• Coordinate pre-employment activities including backgroung checks, visa applications, medical, and onboarding logistics (e.g., seating, ID cards, biometrics) in collaboration with PRO, IT, and Admin teams.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with internal HR policies, audit requirements, and UAE labor regulations.
• Support new hire onboarding handover to HR Operations and Learning & Development, ensuring a seamless transition for joiners.

5. Vendor & Agency Management

• Liaise with outsourced manpower agencies and executive search firms, managing day-to-day coordination, candidate submissions, and feedback loops.
• Support evaluation of recruitment vendors, including consolidation of scoring, justification preparation, and procurement-ready documentation.
• Ensure vendor performance is tracked against agreed SLAs and contractual obligations.

6. Reporting, Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Generate periodic and ad-hoc recruitment reports including time-to-hire, source-of-hire, Emiratization progress, and pipeline health for CHRO and leadership review.
• Identify opportunities to enhance recruitment tools, templates, and workflows, contributing to the Group's continuous improvement agenda.
• Support employer branding initiatives, recruitment campaigns, and participation in career fairs and university outreach events.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• 3–4 years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition or end-to-end recruitment, preferably within a group or multi-entity structure in the UAE or GCC.
• LinkedIn Certified Recruiter, CIPD, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR/recruitment certification is an advantage.
• Fluency in English & Arabic is required.