Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition & Leadership Hiring Dubai
GEMS Education is hiring a Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead recruitment for senior leadership roles across both Education and Corporate divisions. Based in Dubai, this strategic role is perfect for experienced recruitment professionals who excel at stakeholder engagement, data-driven hiring, and building world-class talent pipelines in fast-paced, mission-driven organizations.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Education
Function: Human Resources - Talent Acquisition
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
What Does a Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition Do?
As the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, you will partner with senior stakeholders to identify leadership talent needs, develop proactive recruitment strategies, and ensure a seamless candidate experience. You will drive operational excellence across all hiring activities while continuously refining talent acquisition processes and aligning them with GEMS Education's growth strategy.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Act as a strategic advisor and partner to hiring managers across schools and corporate offices
- Lead senior-level hiring by managing job requisitions and sourcing top-tier talent across education and corporate sectors
- Build talent pipelines and succession plans for critical leadership roles globally
- Design and implement recruitment strategies to attract, assess, and retain high-quality candidates
- Oversee the candidate journey, ensuring timely feedback and a consistent employer brand experience
- Drive data-led decision making through regular tracking and analysis of recruitment KPIs (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire)
- Maintain compliance and consistency in the hiring process through structured interviewing and behavioral assessment practices
- Deliver strategic recruitment reports to leadership with insights on trends, pipeline health, and areas for process improvement
- Collaborate with HR and Finance to manage recruitment budgets and optimize cost efficiency
- Continuously evaluate market trends and talent movements across the education sector
What Skills Are Needed for a Senior Talent Acquisition Role in Dubai?
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Relevant HR or recruitment certifications are an advantage
Experience:
- 7+ years of progressive recruitment experience, preferably with leadership hiring across the education or corporate sectors
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and executive-level recruitment
Skills:
- Strong understanding of global talent markets and education sector trends
- Expertise in sourcing strategies, behavioral interviewing, and candidate assessment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging senior stakeholders
- Highly analytical with the ability to interpret and present recruitment metrics
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, and recruitment technologies
- Strategic thinker with strong project management and organizational abilities
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Competitive tax-free salary
- Comprehensive health insurance and end-of-service benefits
- Access to exclusive GEMS Rewards App with discounts across the UAE
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the GEMS global network
- Collaborative and innovative work environment supporting educational excellence
About the company
GEMS Education is one of the world's largest and most established private K-12 education providers. Founded in the UAE in 1959, GEMS operates more than 47 schools across the Middle East and North Africa, serving over 115,000 students. Renowned for excellence in education, innovation, and diversity, GEMS offers dynamic career opportunities across a variety of international curricula.
With a strong focus on academic achievement, personal growth, and future-ready skills, GEMS empowers professionals to drive meaningful change, support educational excellence, and grow within one of the most respected school networks globally.
Job Title Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition & Leadership Hiring Dubai
Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition & Leadership Hiring Dubai
GEMS Education is hiring a Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead recruitment for senior leadership roles across both Education and Corporate divisions. Based in Dubai, this strategic role is perfect for experienced recruitment professionals who excel at stakeholder engagement, data-driven hiring, and building world-class talent pipelines in fast-paced, mission-driven organizations.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Education
Function: Human Resources - Talent Acquisition
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
What Does a Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition Do?
As the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, you will partner with senior stakeholders to identify leadership talent needs, develop proactive recruitment strategies, and ensure a seamless candidate experience. You will drive operational excellence across all hiring activities while continuously refining talent acquisition processes and aligning them with GEMS Education's growth strategy.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Act as a strategic advisor and partner to hiring managers across schools and corporate offices
- Lead senior-level hiring by managing job requisitions and sourcing top-tier talent across education and corporate sectors
- Build talent pipelines and succession plans for critical leadership roles globally
- Design and implement recruitment strategies to attract, assess, and retain high-quality candidates
- Oversee the candidate journey, ensuring timely feedback and a consistent employer brand experience
- Drive data-led decision making through regular tracking and analysis of recruitment KPIs (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire)
- Maintain compliance and consistency in the hiring process through structured interviewing and behavioral assessment practices
- Deliver strategic recruitment reports to leadership with insights on trends, pipeline health, and areas for process improvement
- Collaborate with HR and Finance to manage recruitment budgets and optimize cost efficiency
- Continuously evaluate market trends and talent movements across the education sector
What Skills Are Needed for a Senior Talent Acquisition Role in Dubai?
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Relevant HR or recruitment certifications are an advantage
Experience:
- 7+ years of progressive recruitment experience, preferably with leadership hiring across the education or corporate sectors
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and executive-level recruitment
Skills:
- Strong understanding of global talent markets and education sector trends
- Expertise in sourcing strategies, behavioral interviewing, and candidate assessment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging senior stakeholders
- Highly analytical with the ability to interpret and present recruitment metrics
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, and recruitment technologies
- Strategic thinker with strong project management and organizational abilities
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Competitive tax-free salary
- Comprehensive health insurance and end-of-service benefits
- Access to exclusive GEMS Rewards App with discounts across the UAE
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the GEMS global network
- Collaborative and innovative work environment supporting educational excellence
About the company
GEMS Education is one of the world's largest and most established private K-12 education providers. Founded in the UAE in 1959, GEMS operates more than 47 schools across the Middle East and North Africa, serving over 115,000 students. Renowned for excellence in education, innovation, and diversity, GEMS offers dynamic career opportunities across a variety of international curricula.
With a strong focus on academic achievement, personal growth, and future-ready skills, GEMS empowers professionals to drive meaningful change, support educational excellence, and grow within one of the most respected school networks globally.
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