Talent Acquisition Specialist

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will own the full recruitment lifecycle for a portfolio of client mandates from job briefing and sourcing through to screening, shortlisting, and offer management. This is a delivery-focused role suited to someone who already understands the UAE recruitment market, has strong sourcing instincts, and can manage multiple live roles at once with pace and precision. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle for multiple live mandates across various industries and seniority levels. Conduct in-depth briefing calls with clients to understand role requirements, must-haves, and hiring timelines. Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, headhunting, and the internal candidate database. Screen and interview candidates to assess technical fit, motivation, and cultural alignment before client submission. Prepare and present candidate profiles, CV summaries, and shortlists to clients within agreed turnaround times. Coordinate interview scheduling, client feedback, and offer negotiations between candidates and clients. Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and client records in the CRM/ATS. Build and nurture a strong talent pipeline for recurring or high-volume roles. Keep candidates engaged and informed throughout the process to ensure a positive candidate experience. Stay current on UAE labour market trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability across key sectors. Collaborate with the business development team to understand new mandates and support account growth. WHAT WE RE LOOKING FOR Mandatory Minimum 2 3 years of recruitment experience gained within a recruitment agency in Dubai/UAE. Proven ability to manage multiple live roles simultaneously and deliver shortlists within tight timelines. Strong sourcing skills across job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, and direct headhunting techniques. Solid understanding of the UAE labour market, visa/employment processes, and candidate expectations. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with both clients and candidates. Comfortable working with recruitment KPIs and delivery targets. Preferred / Ideal Profile Bachelor s degree in Business, HR, or a related field. Experience recruiting across multiple sectors or specialising in a high-demand niche (e.g. banking & finance, sales, engineering, tech). Familiarity with ATS/CRM systems and structured recruitment workflows. Bilingual (English/Arabic) is an advantage.

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum 2 3 years of recruitment experience gained within a recruitment agency in Dubai/UAE. Proven ability to manage multiple live roles simultaneously and deliver shortlists within tight timelines. Strong sourcing skills across job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, and direct headhunting techniques. Solid understanding of the UAE labour market, visa/employment processes, and candidate expectations. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with both clients and candidates. Comfortable working with recruitment KPIs and delivery targets. Bachelor s degree in Business, HR, or a related field. Experience recruiting across multiple sectors or specialising in a high-demand niche (e.g. banking & finance, sales, engineering, tech). Familiarity with ATS/CRM systems and structured recruitment workflows. Bilingual (English/Arabic) is an advantage.