Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Role Overview

Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Cigna Healthcare. This role is based in the UAE, supporting recruitment across Global Internal Health (GIH), Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and selected international markets.

Company Overview

Cigna Healthcare is a global health service company with operations in over 30 countries, serving more than 180 million customers and patients worldwide. Ranked 13th on the Fortune 500 in 2025, Cigna is dedicated to transforming healthcare and improving the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those served. The organization is recognized as one of the most trusted and influential names in the industry, with a culture built on trust, clear communication, and support for meaningful work.

Role Purpose

Partner with business leaders and HR teams to attract, engage, and hire qualified talent across multiple functions and locations. Support current and future workforce needs by managing end-to-end recruitment processes in a fast-paced environment while delivering a positive candidate experience and providing market insights to inform hiring decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Strategy and Planning

• Partner with business leaders and HR teams to understand hiring needs and support recruitment strategies aligned with business goals.
• Provide market insights and talent intelligence to support hiring decisions and workforce planning discussions.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines to support ongoing and future hiring requirements across multiple locations.

Recruitment Execution

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes across a variety of positions within GIH, DIFC, and selected international markets.
• Identify and engage qualified talent through direct sourcing, job boards, social media, networking, and other recruitment channels.
• Deliver a positive and consistent candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Data, Compliance, and Reporting

• Maintain accurate recruitment data, reporting, and documentation in line with company policies and data privacy requirements.
• Understand and support recruitment compliance and data privacy requirements.

Employer Branding and Collaboration

• Support employer branding and talent acquisition initiatives while collaborating with colleagues across countries to share best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or related HR roles in a multinational or healthcare environment.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes across different types of roles.
• Knowledge of the UAE talent market and local recruitment practices.

Skills & Competencies

Soft Skills

• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Adaptability and learning agility in a changing environment.
• Ownership, persistence, and strong follow-through.
• Collaborative and solution-focused approach.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and adapt to changing business requirements.

Technical and Functional Skills

• End-to-end recruitment and candidate assessment.
• Talent sourcing and pipeline development.
• Talent market research and workforce insights.
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and digital recruitment platforms.
• Recruitment reporting and data management.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Private Medical Insurance and Employee Wellbeing Benefits.
• Educational Development Program to support ongoing learning and career growth.
• Multicultural and hybrid working environment with opportunities to collaborate across international teams.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to international recruitment projects and contribute to meaningful business outcomes.