Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role SummaryWe are looking for a proactive and result-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple functions and business verticals. The role will be responsible for understanding manpower requirements, building strong candidate pipelines, actively headhunting talent, managing the complete selection process, and ensuring a smooth candidate experience from sourcing through joining.The ideal candidate should be hands-on with sourcing, comfortable managing multiple vacancies simultaneously, and have a strong understanding of the UAE talent market.Key ResponsibilitiesTalent Acquisition & SourcingManage the end-to-end recruitment cycle from requirement intake to candidate joining.Partner with hiring managers to understand job requirements, candidate profiles, budgets, and hiring timelines.Source candidates through LinkedIn, Naukri Gulf, Indeed, job portals, referrals, networking, databases, and direct headhunting.Proactively identify and approach passive candidates for niche and difficult-to-fill positions.Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future manpower requirements.Conduct market mapping and competitor talent mapping for critical positions.Screening & SelectionReview applications and conduct initial HR screening interviews.Assess candidates on experience, technical fit, communication, salary expectations, notice period, motivation, and cultural fit.Coordinate interviews, assessments, assignments, and feedback between candidates and hiring managers.Conduct reference/background checks wherever required.Maintain regular follow-ups with shortlisted candidates to ensure engagement throughout the hiring process.Offer Management & Onboarding CoordinationManage salary discussions and offer negotiations within approved budgets.Prepare and coordinate offer letters and required pre-joining documentation.Maintain regular engagement with selected candidates until their date of joining to minimize offer dropouts.Coordinate with HR Operations/PRO/IT and relevant departments for smooth onboarding and joining formalities.Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.Recruitment Reporting & Process ManagementMaintain accurate and updated recruitment trackers and candidate databases.Monitor recruitment metrics including time-to-hire, source effectiveness, offer-to-joining ratio, vacancy ageing, and hiring closure rate.Provide regular recruitment updates to management and hiring stakeholders.Ensure recruitment activities are completed within agreed timelines and approved manpower budgets.Continuously identify opportunities to improve sourcing channels and recruitment processes.Employer Branding & Talent EngagementSupport recruitment campaigns, job advertisements, hiring flyers, and social media hiring initiatives.Develop and maintain professional relationships with candidates and external recruitment partners.Support employee referral initiatives and other talent attraction activities.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.4–8 years of hands-on Talent Acquisition/Recruitment experience, preferably within the UAE.Strong experience in end-to-end recruitment and direct headhunting.Experience recruiting across multiple functions such as Sales, Finance, IT, Operations, and Corporate roles, Logistics/Supply Chain would be preferred.Strong working knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri Gulf, Indeed, and other sourcing platforms.Good understanding of the UAE recruitment market and salary trends.Strong communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.Ability to independently manage multiple vacancies and priorities in a fast-paced environment.Strong follow-up skills with a high level of ownership and accountability.Key CompetenciesProactive Sourcing | Headhunting | Stakeholder Management | Candidate Assessment | Negotiation | Recruitment Analytics | Market Mapping | Candidate Engagement | Ownership & Accountability