Talent Acquisition Associate
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct first-round phone or video screening interviews for junior to mid-level roles, assessing candidate fit and qualifications
- Source candidates proactively on LinkedIn and other platforms based on defined search criteria
- Post job descriptions across internal and external channels, including job boards and careers pages, ensuring timely and accurate publication
- Review inbound applications daily, identifying and flagging strong candidates aligned with role requirements
- Manage interview scheduling, candidate reschedules, and follow-up communications to maintain a positive candidate experience
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data, statuses, and notes within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Track and consolidate interview feedback, proactively following up with hiring managers to keep the process moving efficiently
- Assist with administrative tasks related to recruitment, such as coordinating reference and background checks
- Participate in weekly working sessions with the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to review assigned roles, prioritize tasks, and resolve recruitment challenges
- Follow up on ad hoc coordination tasks and requests emerging from meetings or recruitment needs
- Support recruitment events, hiring drives, and candidate pipelining campaigns, contributing to employer branding and talent outreach efforts
- Conduct research on market trends and role-specific talent pools to inform sourcing strategies
- Assist in planning and preparation for recruitment drives, university engagement events, career fairs, and diversity sourcing initiatives
- Emotionally intelligent — can read the room, respond calmly, and represent the TA team well
- Active listening and comprehension – Quickly grasp expectations, takes direction well, and asks thoughtful questions to ensure clarity.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple active roles and shifting priorities under pressure
- Structured and process-focused – Brings organization and consistency to workflows, and helps identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Proactive, positive, and solutions-oriented
- Calm under pressure – Maintains composure and a solutions-oriented mindset when managing multiple deadlines, last-minute changes, or unexpected issues
- 2-3 years of experience in talent acquisition, HR or a similar role
- Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
- Familiarity with sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, Boolean search, etc.)
- Experience in a media and publishing company or agency environments is a bonus
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred but not mandatory