Talent Acquisition Manager

Estithmar Holding

Talent Acquisition Manager

Mandatory requirements

• Experience: Minimum 10 years in talent acquisition, with significant exposure to holding companies and contracting or construction businesses.
• Mega Project Closures: Demonstrated success in fulfilling large-volume, high-complexity recruitment drives for mega construction projects from mobilization to handover.
• Sector Specialization: Hands-on experience recruiting specifically for contracting projects — civil, MEP, fitout, infrastructure, or related disciplines.
• GCC Market Knowledge: Proven track record of sourcing, screening, and closing candidates across the GCC region, with strong understanding of local labor markets.

Key responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle talent acquisition strategy across Estithmar Holding's contracting subsidiaries and project sites.
• Partner with project directors, operations heads, and the HR leadership team to anticipate and fulfil workforce requirements for upcoming mega projects.
• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for technical, managerial, and site-level roles across civil engineering, construction, and contracting disciplines.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, head-hunters, and sourcing partners active in the GCC and international construction markets.
• Lead employer branding and candidate experience initiatives to position Estithmar Holding as an employer of choice in the sector.
• Track and report on key recruitment metrics — time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rates — presenting insights to senior leadership.
• Ensure full compliance with local labour laws, visa regulations, and group-level HR policies throughout the hiring process.
• Preferred profile:
• Experience operating within a multi-subsidiary holding company, managing recruitment across diverse business units simultaneously.
• Familiarity with mass mobilisation hiring — rapidly onboarding hundreds of workers for project launches under tight timelines.
• Strong network within the GCC construction and contracting talent community.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms and data-driven recruitment tools.
• Arabic language skills are a plus for navigating local stakeholder relationships.