Job Description

Job Title:

Director / VP / SVP - Talent Acquisition

Location:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Style:

On-site

Reports To:

Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Business Unit Stakeholders

Experience:

18 to 25 years

About the Company

Our client is a diversified international conglomerate headquartered in the UAE, with established business interests across Real Estate, Hospitality, Finance, Retail, Luxury, Leisure, and Entertainment, among others. Founded and owned by a highly respected Emirati family, the group is led by a globally recognized business icon--celebrated among the Top 100 Most Powerful Business Leaders and renowned for philanthropic contributions to humanitarian causes worldwide.

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Talent Acquisition leader to join the group as

Director / VP / SVP - Talent Acquisition

. The role demands an agile recruitment strategist with a deep understanding of high-volume, cross-functional, and cross-sector hiring across global geographies. This leader will be instrumental in driving hiring excellence at all levels--from entry-level to C-suite--and will work in close partnership with CHRO and key business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across multiple business verticals and international locations. Spearhead high-volume hiring initiatives across various functions, including technical, operational, support, and leadership roles. Build and lead a high-performing in-house TA team while also acting as an effective individual contributor when required. Achieve recruitment KPIs, ensuring quality hiring within defined timelines. Onboard and manage recruitment partners and agencies to scale hiring efforts effectively across countries and sectors. Leverage prior experience both as an in-house HR professional and within recruitment agencies to optimize vendor partnerships. Develop innovative sourcing strategies for niche, hard-to-fill, and leadership roles. Stay current on hiring trends, talent intelligence, and employer branding to enhance the Group's talent appeal. Ensure a best-in-class candidate experience and align recruitment practices with organizational values and DEI goals.

Required Skills & Experience

18-25 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, including at leadership levels. Proven success in managing volume recruitment across diverse sectors and geographies. Demonstrated ability to scale hiring operations across entry-level to senior leadership roles. Strong experience with recruitment vendor management and onboarding, with a global outlook--especially across India, UAE, the Middle East, and beyond. Track record of working in both corporate HR and recruitment agency environments. Excellent stakeholder management, team leadership, and execution capabilities. Strategic mindset with hands-on delivery strength and operational efficiency.

Preferred Background

Prior experience in a diversified or group holding company setting. Exposure to fast-paced, high-growth industries with complex hiring needs. Global or regional recruitment exposure with deep understanding of Middle Eastern talent markets.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED50,000.00 - AED80,000.00 per month