Talent Acquisition Specialist

ITP Media Group

Dubai
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago
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Job Description:ITP Media Group reaches an audience of more than 104.6 million people across the Middle East and beyond through its leading websites, portals, social media platforms, events, conferences, award ceremonies, magazines, books and social media influencers agency. We are one of the largest media companies in the Middle East, with a portfolio of more than 80 brands. These brands include major international and regional names such as Time Out, Arabian Business, Harper’s Bazaar, GQ and Construction Week, etc.The candidate will play a key role in understanding the needs of the business and helping to match it to opportunities for growth. Ownership of the recruitment process (intake calls, job posting, candidate interview assessments and hiring) across all specialty segments within ITP Media Group (Sales, Corporate, Production, and Editorial).The TA Specialist position suits someone who’s passionate about people, forward-thinking, and always aiming for enhancements and efficiency. The incumbent would be responsible for effectively partnering with hiring managers to execute recruiting strategies in direct support of business objectives, taking the lead from the Talent Acquisition Manager.RequirementsActivities and Delivery

Attracting and selecting future employees is a big part of what we do in the talent team. You start your day by screening candidate applications, arranging interviews and liaising with our colleagues in the KSA, UAE and across the other countries in our market.

Recommend and assist with the delivery of activities that’s aligned to the recruiting strategies

Determine selection criteria for candidates by liaising with hiring managers Talent Acquisition Manager

Source applicants through online channels, such as LinkedIn and other professional networks

Create and convert (where applicable) job descriptions and interview questions that reflect the requirements for each position

Identify and refine down the most suitable talent from available candidates

Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, and in-person interviews – if possible

Assess candidates’ information, including C.Vs., portfolios and references

Respond timely to internal and external applicant situations, and applicant requests as required

Coordination

Assist in the creation, implementation and facilitation of ITP Media Group’s current and existing vacancies in in all territories that is aligned with the company goals and strategic plan

Co-ordinate and follow-up on all Talent Acquisition activities

Maintain active monitoring and follow-up through on-going Talent Acquisition process

Provide support to all Hiring Managers and candidates as required

Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs in different areas and departments

Work on all diversity initiatives involving recruitment to ensure fairness in hiring practices

Provide feedback to management about details regarding applications

Tracking and Reporting

Monitor and track Talent Acquisition activities by maintaining accurate updated records of candidates information and a dashboard

Keep records of all materials used for recruitment, including interview notes and related paperwork, to share with key stakeholders

Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting efforts

Meet with Human Resources to have a full-scale understanding of hiring needs and available positions within the company

Network and Research

Strive to expand our offerings by researching new sources to recruit and speaking to potential candidates to build a pipeline for future roles.

Research and recommend recruiting tools and portals that aligns with the HR & TA strategy

Conduct an analysis and recommend graduate programs based on market best practice

Research and recommend effective processes and tools for Talent Acquisition evaluation and reporting

Actively initiate relationships and partnerships with industry associations related to the media industry

Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events to build a strong candidate pipeline

Assist with general support for Human Resources (including talent acquisition and operational HR) and participate and assist in other projects as required

Behavioral Competencies

Confident & dynamic public speaker

Enthusiastic and positive personality

High degree of professionalism

Organizing & Planning

Problem-solving

Influencing & Interpersonal

PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Be passionate about people. Talent is all about helping people fulfil their potential, so you need to be confident in speaking with our talent, and our business, to help support the recruitment and development of our colleagues

Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines and stakeholders

Excellent communication skills (written and oral), including presentation skills

Strong communication and problem-solving skills - must be able to communicate effectively and be able to address challenges when they occur with confidence.

Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels, including people-management

Capable of identifying and adopting best practices

Team player who is cooperative with sharing of information and knowledge

Strong organization and planning skills with a close attention to detail

Ability to make decisions and work autonomously

Curiosity about how multinational businesses succeed through their people

EXPERIENCE

1-3 years of full-time work experience

ITP Media Group