Senior Talent Acquisition

We are looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition professional to lead end-to-end recruitment activities for our client in Abu Dhabi, a massive semi-government entity.This role requires an experienced recruitment professional with a strong background in both agency and in-house talent acquisition, capable of hiring across a wide range of functions, including senior leadership and C-suite positions.This role is on a 12-month contract basis that is renewable depending on performance and reports into the TA Manager in the Talent Department.Key Responsibilities:Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from workforce planning and sourcing through to offer management and onboarding.Lead hiring for mid to senior-level and C-suite positions across multiple business functions.Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand hiring requirements and provide recruitment advisory support.Develop and execute sourcing strategies using various recruitment channels, networking, and executive search techniques.Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical and future hiring needs.Ensure an excellent candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.Work closely with HR teams on employer branding, succession planning, and workforce planning initiatives.Prepare recruitment reports, analyse hiring metrics, and provide market insights to stakeholders.Support continuous improvement of recruitment processes, policies, and best practices.Maintain relationships with recruitment agencies and external partners where required.Knowledge, Skills & Experience:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.Proven experience in Talent Acquisition with a combination of agency and in-house recruitment experience.Experience working within large, reputable organizations.Strong track record of recruiting across multiple business functions, including senior leadership and C-suite roles.Broad exposure to HR with a primary focus on Talent Acquisition and Recruitment.Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills with the ability to influence senior leadership.Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing platforms.Excellent communication, relationship management, negotiation, and interviewing skills.Mature, professional, and commercially aware with the ability to handle confidential recruitment processes.Availability: Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or a maximum of 30 days after accepting the offer.We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to get a deeper understanding of your profile, to discuss the role in more detail and potential next steps.