Talent Acquisition Manager

Client of Business Lobby

Our client, a holding company in the steel industry, oversees multiple subsidiaries across Africa specializing in manufacturing, processing, and distribution. They are currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to join their Dubai, UAE office. The company is committed to sustainability by transforming scrap metal into high-quality construction materials that support infrastructure development across the region.

Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Acquisition

• Lead the development and execution of a group-wide talent acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives and long-term workforce planning.
• Design and implement innovative sourcing approaches to build strong talent pipelines for current and future organizational needs.
• Monitor global recruitment trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to ensure the company remains competitive in attracting top talent.

Employer Branding

• Position the company as an employer of choice by strengthening its global employer brand.
• Oversee branding initiatives including social media campaigns, career fairs, university partnerships, and other talent engagement programs.
• Collaborate with marketing to produce compelling content that reflects the company s culture, values, and employee experience.

Data-Driven Recruitment

• Establish and track key recruitment metrics and KPIs to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of talent acquisition strategies.
• Use analytics to forecast workforce needs, identify talent gaps, and optimize recruitment processes.
• Provide regular reports and insights to senior leadership on hiring performance, market challenges, and future trends.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
• Collaborate with leadership to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across all hiring practices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop recruitment teams to ensure consistency, excellence, and accountability across regions.

Vendor and Budget Management

• Manage and Oversee the talent acquisition budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and maximizing return on investment.
• evaluate external recruitment partners, job boards, and other talent acquisition vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in HR or any other relevant degree.
• Overall experience of 5 to 7 years in talent acquisition.
• Strong Experience in Indian market in the engineering & Steel Industry is a must.

Location

• Dubai, UAE

Schedule

• Monday to Friday | 8 hours