1 067 Talent Acquisition Manager jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Our client is looking for a well experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to be based in Dubai, UAE.

The Talent Acquisition Manager will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy to attract, assess, and hire top-tier talents. This role will work closely with hiring managers and business leaders to identify talent needs, source candidates, and ensure a positive candidate experience.

• Develop and implement a robust talent acquisition strategy aligned with the company's business objectives and growth plans.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify top talent pools and emerging trends.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within the organization.

• Oversee the entire recruitment process, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Develop and implement effective screening and assessment methods to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Manage the candidate experience, ensuring a positive and professional interaction throughout the recruitment process.

• Develop and execute an employer branding strategy to enhance ManpowerGroup Middle East's reputation as an employer of choice in the UAE.
• Utilize various channels, including social media, online job boards, and employee referrals, to promote the company's culture and career opportunities.
• Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline for critical roles to support future business growth.
• Conduct proactive sourcing activities to identify potential candidates and build relationships.

• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to measure the effectiveness of the talent acquisition strategy.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions to optimize the recruitment process.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably in the UAE.
• Proven track record of successfully sourcing and hiring top talent in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of labor laws and regulations in the UAE.
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools.
• Very good communication skills in English and Arabic.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Education

Sunshine Enterprise Consulting is an industry-leading Staffing and Recruitment Firm. Our clients are Fortune 500 companies, high growth start-up companies, government, and private equity firms, and lead professional service firms. Due to the continued growth and high demand for our services, we are looking to hire an experienced Full Desk Recruiter.

The ideal candidate must have at least 7 years of recruiting experience in the GCC or North American regions, with 3 years of managerial role. The successful candidate must be self-motivated and supports our mission, shares our values, and embraces our company culture.

• Drive the full recruitment cycle - Recruit and build relationships with clients nationwide, while identifying and developing new business opportunities across different sectors.
• Qualify, present, and recommend candidates that meet the needs of our clients by evaluating the best candidate fit per the requirements of the client, including candidate personality, work experience, skillset, references, and other applicable information.
• Coach candidates through various stages throughout the interview process, while managing the client and their expectations throughout the recruitment placement process.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to fill full-time openings, such as:
• Cold calling / Bypassing Gatekeepers
• Networking
• Posting Jobs to online job boards and recruitment databases
• Targeted searches and sourcing
• Build on-going relationships with our clients across the country through travel (client visits), video calls, and connecting over the phone.
• Negotiating contractual terms with clients
• Join professional networking organizations, attend industry trade shows and conferences, and establish passive channel sources to develop candidate and client pipelines.
• Analyzing and gaining knowledge of the market through competitor analysis, the permanent placement market, market rates, staffing needs for our clients, and client and provider contract expectations.
• Achieve key metrics / KPI’s that support the revenue goals of optimum performance.

• The ideal candidate will possess 7+ years of recruiting experience in the GCC region or North American region, with 3+ years of fulfilling talent acquisition managerial roles including: direct client communication, training and monitoring recruiters with various tools, and managing junior and senior recruiters (team's size of at least 4).
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.

• Opportunity to work alongside and have one-on-one mentorship from our Partners, who are some of the top producing recruiters in our industry. If you want to be the best, you might as well learn from the best!
• A career path including management opportunities.
• An opportunity to generate personal revenue immediately by capitalizing on existing clients.
• Have an influence on internal hiring decisions and an opportunity to grow / develop your own team.
• We foster an environment that sets you up for success by providing formal training by the top industry trainers in the country.
• You will represent great companies – some are already household names and others are some of the most exciting startups and growing companies.

Please see HR for information on physical demands and work environment of this job.

Sunshine Enterprise Consulting is an “Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”

Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines a skilled workforce, strategic planning, and innovative use of technology to overcome complex business challenges. Six Construct operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company employs a workforce of approximately 9,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 15,000 worldwide.

Find more information at: Six Construct

The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for leading and executing the talent acquisition strategy for our Business Unit. This role oversees the full recruitment life cycle, ensuring the attraction, selection, and onboarding of high-quality talent aligned with business needs. The Talent Acquisition Manager partners closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to build strong talent pipelines and enhance employer branding.

• Co-design and implement the recruitment strategy in close collaboration with the Head of Department to ensure alignment with our workforce and growth plans.
• Manage and develop a small but agile recruitment team (1.5 FTE), ensuring efficient distribution of workload and ongoing upskilling.
• Supervise the daily work of the recruitment team and provide coaching, feedback, and performance support.
• Forecast future needs and develop strategic plans for proactive sourcing and talent pooling (white and blue collars).
• Monitor and improve recruitment KPIs (e.g., time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, cost-per-hire).
• Ensure alignment with organizational priorities such as diversity, Emiratisation/Saudization/Omanization, and internal mobility.
• Oversee the full-cycle recruitment process including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offers, and onboarding.
• Maintain and optimize our Applicant Tracking System (ATS - SmartRecruiters) and recruitment tools like LinkedIn.
• Partner with business leaders and project teams to anticipate and respond to needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by guiding them through recruitment best practices.
• Prepare and present reports and insights on recruitment trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support the promotion of our employer brand through digital platforms, events, and partnerships.
• Build and maintain external networks to source passive and active candidates.
• Coordinate outreach efforts with local universities, professional associations, and construction industry events.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s is a plus).
• 10-12 years of recruitment experience.
• Background in international/regional (e.g., GCC) recruitment.
• Experience in managing teams is a plus.
• Knowledge of recruitment systems & sourcing tools.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Good command of English required; Arabic, French or Hindi are a strong plus.
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to work in a multicultural and fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the construction, engineering, or technical industries is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with employer branding and recruitment marketing strategies.
• Experience in supporting localization initiatives such as Emiratisation.

At the heart of our success are our people. We strive to provide an inspiring work environment where employees feel valued, motivated, and engaged. We foster a culture that supports both personal and professional growth.

As a Talent Acquisition Manager, you will join our People team and play a key role in attracting and hiring top talent across our organization. We offer meaningful career opportunities, tailored training programs, and a competitive benefits package that complements your monthly remuneration.

If you are an experienced recruitment professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and shares our core values, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of our workforce.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Construction

The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for leading and executing the talent acquisition strategy for our Business Unit. This role oversees the full recruitment life cycle, ensuring the attraction, selection, and onboarding of high-quality talent aligned with business needs. The Talent Acquisition Manager partners closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to build strong talent pipelines and enhance employer branding.

• Co-design and implement the recruitment strategy in close collaboration with the Head of Department to ensure alignment with our workforce and growth plans.
• Manage and develop a small but agile recruitment team (1.5 FTE), ensuring efficient distribution of workload and ongoing upskilling.
• Supervise the daily work of the recruitment team and provide coaching, feedback, and performance support.
• Forecast future needs and develop strategic plans for proactive sourcing and talent pooling (white and blue collars).
• Monitor and improve recruitment KPIs (e.g., time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, cost-per-hire).
• Ensure alignment with organizational priorities such as diversity, Emiratisation / Saudization / Omanization, and internal mobility.
• Oversee the full-cycle recruitment process including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offers, and onboarding.
• Maintain and optimize our Applicant Tracking System (ATS - SmartRecruiters) and recruitment tools like LinkedIn.
• Partner with business leaders and project teams to anticipate and respond to needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by guiding them through recruitment best practices.
• Prepare and present reports and insights on recruitment trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support the promotion of our employer brand through digital platforms, events, and partnerships.
• Build and maintain external networks to source passive and active candidates.
• Coordinate outreach efforts with local universities, professional associations, and construction industry events.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s is a plus).
• 10-12 years of recruitment experience.
• Background in international / regional (e.g., GCC) recruitment.
• Experience in managing teams is a plus.
• Knowledge of recruitment systems & sourcing tools.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Good command of Englishis required;Arabic, French or Hindi are a strong plus.
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to work in a multicultural and fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the construction, engineering, or technical industries is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with employer branding and recruitment marketing strategies.
• Experience in supporting localization initiatives such as Emiratisation.

At the heart of our success are our people. That’s why we strive to provide an inspiring work environment where employees feel valued, motivated, and engaged. As part of our commitment to passion, respect, co-creation, excellence, and unity, we foster a culture that supports both personal and professional growth.

As a Talent Acquisition Manager, you will join our People team and play a key role in attracting and hiring top talent across our organization. In return, we offer meaningful career opportunities, tailored training programs, and a competitive benefits package that complements your monthly remuneration.

If you are an experienced recruitment professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and shares our core values, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of our workforce.

Foreground is partnering with a regional financial services group in the UAE to appoint a Talent Acquisition Manager responsible for driving recruitment strategy across the banking and financial services portfolio. This leader will oversee workforce planning employer branding and end-to-end hiring to attract top regional and international financial talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with business heads to forecast workforce needs and design sourcing campaigns.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice.
• Manage recruitment processes including sourcing screening assessments and offers.
• Build relationships with recruitment agencies executive search firms and universities.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank guidelines and labor laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in HR or Business; Masters preferred.
• 8 years of recruitment experience in banking/financial services.
• Deep knowledge of regional hiring trends compliance and compensation structures.
• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bilingual (English/Arabic) preferred.

instashop, headquartered in Dubai, is the leading online local marketplace in the UAE and Egypt. Since joining the Delivery Hero family in 2020, InstaShop has continued to set the standard for excellence and convenience in the region. We are growing across the UAE, Egypt and Greece and are always on the lookout for new talents to join us on our success journey.

In this role, you will manage a team of Talent Acquisition Partners and play a hands-on role in driving strategic hiring for senior and business-critical roles. You will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence in reporting, maintaining a consistent weekly hiring cadence, and continuously improving recruitment processes to support the company’s fast-paced growth.

• Team Leadership & Regional Oversight – Lead, coach, and develop the TA team across the UAE and Egypt; provide day-to-day guidance and remove blockers to enable team success; foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and alignment across markets.
• Strategic & Critical Hiring – Partner directly with senior stakeholders to drive hiring for leadership and hard-to-fill roles; own full-cycle recruitment for key positions, from brief to offer; build proactive pipelines for high-priority roles and future business needs.
• Process & Operational Excellence – Drive a consistent, weekly hiring and reporting rhythm to ensure transparency, accountability, and business alignment; monitor recruitment metrics and provide actionable insights; identify process inefficiencies and implement scalable improvements across sourcing, interview scheduling, and stakeholder communication.
• Stakeholder & Business Partnership – Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, ensuring talent plans align with business objectives; lead regular check-ins with department heads on hiring progress, blockers, and upcoming needs; ensure a high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

• 5 – 7+ years of Talent Acquisition experience
• Proven success in managing regional hiring in fast-paced, high-growth companies (tech or startup experience preferred)
• Strong experience hiring for senior and niche/critical roles
• Solid knowledge of recruiting tools, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and sourcing strategies
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team coaching skills
• Fluency in English and Arabic required

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Human Resources

• Technology, Information and Internet

Location: Abu Dhabi Island And Internal Islands City

Specialism: Human Resources / Recruitment / Talent Acquisition

The Talent Acquisition Manager leads the recruitment strategy to attract, source, and hire top talent aligned with organizational goals. This role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle, building strong relationships with hiring managers, and ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the process.

In addition to overseeing recruitment operations, the Talent Acquisition Manager analyzes hiring metrics, optimizes sourcing channels, and develops employer branding initiatives to enhance talent attraction. Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills are essential to successfully meet staffing needs and support business growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Expertise in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing strategies, employer branding, and candidate engagement.
• Strong analytical and strategic mindset, with proficiency in ATS, recruitment analytics, and automation tools.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Proven experience managing recruitment in fast-paced, multicultural environments.
• Familiarity with labor laws, compliance, DEI best practices, and hiring governance.

Company Overview:   Sunshine Enterprise Consulting is an industry-leading Staffing and Recruitment Firm. Our clients are Fortune 500 companies, high growth start-up companies, government, and private equity firms, and lead professional service firms. Due to the continued growth and high demand for our services, we are looking to hire an experienced Full Desk Recruiter.

Position Summary:  The ideal candidate must have at least 7 years of recruiting experience in the GCC or North American regions, with 3 years of managerial role. The successful candidate must be self-motivated and supports our mission, shares our values, and embraces our company culture. 

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Why Choose Sunshine Enterprise Consulting:

Please see HR for information on physical demands and work environment of this job.

Sunshine Enterprise Consulting is an “Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead our recruitment efforts. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic hiring plans aligned with business objectives.