Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition

Role Overview

Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition at Wynn Al Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. This role joins the Talent Acquisition team of an integrated resort opening in 2027.

Company Overview

Wynn Al Marjan Island will be the first integrated resort in the UAE, set to open in 2027, located 50 miles from Dubai International Airport in Ras Al Khaimah. The resort will feature 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants, lounges and bars, a theater, beach club, multiple swimming and wading pools, five-star spa, salon, shopping promenade, and celebrations and events center.

Role Purpose

To manage end-to-end recruitment processes, lead talent acquisition initiatives, and partner with hiring managers and business areas to build a strong talent pipeline and ensure vacancies are filled with suitable candidates within required timescales and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Planning & Strategy

• Collaborate with hiring managers to plan recruitment campaigns based on future manpower needs.
• Support the Recruitment Manager in developing attraction strategies.
• Build a talent pipeline for proactive recruitment.
• Develop tailored recruitment plans.
• Stay updated on recruitment developments and current trends in talent acquisition.

Campaign & Process Management

• Implement company policies, processes, and recruitment best practices.
• Manage job pages on websites, social media, and job boards.
• Agree on campaign plans and timelines and deliver accordingly.
• Assist in planning bulk recruitment trips.
• Prepare job offer documentation according to job specifications.

Candidate Management

• Screen CVs and conduct telephone interviews for shortlisted candidates.
• Arrange interviews and liaise with candidates, stakeholders, and agencies.
• Utilize appropriate assessment tools for the selection process.
• Ensure vacancies are filled with suitable candidates within the required timescales and standards.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Engage with business areas to understand divisions and functions.
• Provide specialist recruitment advice and ensure best practices are followed.
• Advise managers on recruitment issues, policy interpretation, and employment law updates.
• Brief agencies on recruitment assignments and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Build relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders.

Operational Support

• Complete administrative tasks on time to support selection processes.
• Collaborate with the Onboarding team for a smooth offer and onboarding process.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in recruitment or human resources.
• Proven experience in leading a team.
• Experience in developing tailored recruitment plans.
• Knowledge of local labor laws and regulations.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in job postings, candidate information, and documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to handle multiple recruitment processes simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges and improve processes.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and recruitment needs.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR databases.
• Understanding of recruitment best practices and current trends in talent acquisition.

Additional Information

Salary is paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. Benefits include an excellent leave policy, healthcare package, incentive programs, and other colleague benefits.