Sr. Specialist Talent Acquisition Retail UAE Adidas

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates for retail roles, ensuring timely and quality hires that meet workforce targets
• Establish and maintain trusted relationships with HR, hiring managers, and other stakeholders to anticipate future talent needs and influence workforce planning
• Position the organization as an employer of choice by leveraging partnerships and utilizing targeted platforms and networks
• Build and sustain talent pools for critical roles, reducing time-to-hire and ensuring readiness for business needs
• Ensure every candidate interaction reflects professionalism and care, from initial engagement through onboarding, resulting in a positive candidate experience and strong employer reputation
• Maintain accurate recruitment data and deliver regular KPI reports to inform leadership decisions and continuously improve hiring strategies
• Guarantee smooth coordination of interviews and administrative processes, minimizing delays and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills to engage candidates and influence stakeholders effectively
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously
• Adopts an action-oriented approach, anticipating hiring needs and collaborating closely with HR and hiring managers to deliver timely solutions
• Applies behavioural interviewing techniques to assess candidate fit and ensure quality hires.
• Exercises sound judgment and maintains strict confidentiality in handling sensitive candidate and organizational information.
• Advanced skills in MS Office and experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting ERP platforms (SuccessFactors preferred).
• Possesses a persuasive, communicative, and flexible personality to build trust and drive alignment across stakeholders
• True team player with exceptional planning, organizing, and reporting capabilities to ensure recruitment excellence