Senior Talent Acquisition Executive

Role Overview

Senior Talent Acquisition Executive at Al Tayer Group, Dubai, UAE. The role is responsible for efficient sourcing, selection, and onboarding of high calibre candidates within assigned divisions, in adherence to business specifications, and ownership of approved manpower recruitment budgets and strategies.

Role Purpose

Partner with business function heads on division-specific recruitment, drive the hiring process according to approved budgets, and take ownership of recruitment strategies and manpower planning for assigned divisions.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Planning & Budget Management

• Review approved budget with the Senior Talent Acquisition Manager and drive the hiring process accordingly.
• Adhere to Business Unit approved salaries and benefits grid set for each position.
• Report accurately on approved budgeted positions and recruitment trackers.
• Ensure timely payment to Recruitment Agencies and Outsource Manpower Vendors.

Sourcing & Advertising

• Determine sourcing strategies to reach the widest pool of applicants possible.
• Advertise vacancies using Oracle recruitment cloud and approved external resources including social media channels and other platforms.
• Effectively use Recruitment Agencies, both local and overseas, for fast and efficient sourcing of candidates where applicable.
• Prepare Key Selection Criteria and brief agencies appropriately.
• Actively engage in sourcing industry professionals to build talent pipeline for high turnover, specialist and critical roles.
• Build strong professional relationships with potential candidates in the market.

Screening, Selection & Interview Process

• Conduct pre-screening, shortlisting and selecting of potential applicants.
• Ensure Job Descriptions are provided to candidates prior to interviewing with Hiring Managers.
• Carry out interview process as per Al Tayer Group interview and selection policy and procedures.
• Co-ordinate selection tests and assessments with departmental hiring manager.
• Co-ordinate and manage post interview feedback with department hiring manager.
• Meet with new Hiring Managers to ensure they are aware of the recruitment process.
• Conduct reference checks on all suitable candidates in compliance with company policy.

Candidate Management & Communication

• Manage candidate relationships throughout the recruitment process.
• Effectively communicate with all candidates, ensuring all unsuccessful candidates are informed once the position is closed.
• Ensure only approved communication templates are being used for candidate interaction.
• Communicate with divisions and stakeholders to keep them up to date with approved and rejected positions and candidates.

Onboarding & Vendor Management

• Support Onboarding Administrators in ensuring a smooth onboarding experience for all candidates.
• Ensure timely supply and deployment of resources through Outsource Manpower Vendors as per budget.

Compliance & Policy

• Ensure policies and procedures are followed to seek approvals and any exceptions required.
• Keep up to date with U.A.E labour legislation relevant to recruitment and selection, and keep teams notified on findings.

Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Partnership

• Hold regular meetings with department heads and Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to review hiring forecasts, expected new openings, new joiners and critical role pipelines, taking a consultative approach to the business.
• Build strong working relationships with HRSS.
• Keep up to date with expected opening of new business ventures, locations and customer demographics to align with hiring and candidate diversity.

Systems & Reporting

• Manage Applicant Tracking System (ORC).
• Use metrics to create reports and identify areas of improvement in sourcing strategies.
• Capture competitor market salary rates from candidates for competitor intelligence.

Professional Development

• Ensure proactive personal development and maintain full understanding of the business.

Qualifications & Experience

• 7–10 years' experience in a similar in-house recruitment role.
• Experience recruiting all levels of job roles from Associate to Senior Management level.
• Experience in a fast paced, high volume hiring environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Exposure to HR software solutions.
• Working experience of Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and fluency in English and Arabic.