Talent Acquisition Manager

About This Role

Estithmar Holding is seeking a highly experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and drive strategic recruitment initiatives across our large-scale construction and contracting portfolio in Qatar and the wider Middle East.

This is a critical leadership role requiring deep industry expertise, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to deliver high-volume, complex hiring for mega projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute end-to-end talent acquisition strategies aligned with business growth and project timelines
• Lead recruitment efforts for mega construction projects , ensuring timely mobilization of technical and non-technical talent
• Partner closely with senior leadership, project directors, and HR teams to forecast workforce requirements and build hiring plans
• Manage high-volume and niche recruitment across engineering, project management, commercial, and site-based roles
• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for critical positions across the Middle East
• Oversee and optimize the use of SAP (SuccessFactors or similar) for recruitment operations, reporting, and analytics
• Implement best practices in employer branding, sourcing strategies, and candidate experience
• Lead, mentor, and develop the internal talent acquisition team
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, company policies, and governance standards
• Track, analyze, and report on recruitment KPIs to drive continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with a strong focus on construction/contracting companies
• Demonstrated experience supporting mega construction or infrastructure projects across the Middle East
• Deep understanding of technical roles within construction (engineering, procurement, project execution, etc.)
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, multi-disciplinary hiring campaigns
• Hands-on experience with SAP HR systems (SuccessFactors preferred)
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment with competing priorities
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Based in Qatar or willing to relocate immediately

Why Join Estithmar Holding?

• Be part of a high-impact organization delivering landmark projects across the region
• Work alongside industry-leading professionals in a dynamic environment
• Opportunity to shape and lead talent strategy at scale