Senior Manager Talent Acquisition (Emirati)

TalentsTide

  • Dubai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Are you a strategic talent leader ready to make a high-impact move? Our client a major state-owned group headquartered in Dubai is seeking a Senior Manager Talent Acquisition to drive group-wide hiring strategy and lead end-to-end recruitment for critical business units across diverse sectors.Job Duties:
  • Lead and evolve the talent acquisition function across business verticals.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to shape workforce planning and talent pipelines.
  • Manage employer branding initiatives and digital sourcing strategies.
  • Drive a data-driven, high-performance hiring culture.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead full-cycle recruitment for mid to senior-level positions across the group.
  • Design and implement scalable TA strategies aligned with future growth.
  • Build strong relationships with business heads and HRBPs to anticipate needs.
  • Optimize sourcing channels, tools, and vendor relationships.
  • Manage and mentor a high-performing TA team.
What We're Looking For:
  • 8 to 10+ years of solid experience in talent acquisition, preferably in large groups or government entities.
  • Proven leadership in building scalable TA systems and teams.
  • Strong knowledge of UAE/local hiring laws and talent market.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and executive presence.
  • Experience in employer branding, recruitment tech, and diversity hiring is a plus.

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