Job Description

Talent Acquisition Manager - Apparel Group - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Talent Acquisition Manager at Apparel Group is responsible for leading strategic recruitment initiatives, building strong talent pipelines, and ensuring smooth onboarding experiences. This role partners with business leaders to forecast workforce needs, manage executive search efforts, and oversee recruitment operations while enhancing the group's employer brand across the region.
Job Details
Location: UAE
Location: Dubai
Industry: Retail
Function: Human Resources / Recruiting
Salary: 20000-28000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for mid to senior-level positions across multiple departments
• Partner with leadership and HRBPs to forecast workforce needs and align hiring strategies with business goals
• Drive recruitment planning to fill critical roles within defined timelines and budgets
• Utilize advanced sourcing strategies including headhunting, market mapping, and passive candidate outreach
• Manage external vendors, job boards, and digital sourcing platforms to build strong pipelines
• Oversee onboarding processes including offer management, documentation, and background verification
• Collaborate with HR and L&D teams to deliver engaging induction programs aligned with brand values
• Monitor new hire integration and address risks of early attrition
• Ensure ATS data integrity, process efficiency, and compliance with labor regulations and audits
• Track and report recruitment metrics such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and source effectiveness
• Lead employer branding initiatives through digital campaigns, university partnerships, and career events
• Implement strategic talent projects including referral programs, internal mobility frameworks, and recruitment automation

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 6-8 years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in a managerial role
• Proven track record in recruitment for retail, lifestyle, or FMCG sectors preferred
• Expertise in executive search, sourcing strategies, and recruitment technologies
• Strong knowledge of ATS systems and HR analytics dashboards
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
• Ability to lead employer branding initiatives and strategic talent projects
• Strong understanding of UAE labor laws and compliance standards

Why Join Us

• Competitive tax-free salary in AED
• Medical and health insurance coverage
• Employee discounts across all Apparel Group brands
• Annual leave and performance-based incentives
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• Collaborative, multicultural work environment within one of the GCC's leading retail groups

About the Company
Apparel Group, based in Dubai, is a global retail powerhouse with a portfolio of over 80 international brands and more than 2000 stores across the GCC and beyond. Representing leading names such as Aldo, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi's, Skechers, Charles & Keith, and Calvin Klein, the group continues to expand its footprint in fashion, lifestyle, and F&B. With its strong focus on innovation and customer experience, Apparel Group provides employees with a dynamic and rewarding career journey.
Job Title Talent Acquisition Manager - Apparel Group - Dubai, UAE
Talent Acquisition Manager - Apparel Group - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Talent Acquisition Manager at Apparel Group is responsible for leading strategic recruitment initiatives, building strong talent pipelines, and ensuring smooth onboarding experiences. This role partners with business leaders to forecast workforce needs, manage executive search efforts, and oversee recruitment operations while enhancing the group's employer brand across the region.
Job Details
Location: UAE
Location: Dubai
Industry: Retail
Function: Human Resources / Recruiting
Salary: 20000-28000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for mid to senior-level positions across multiple departments
• Partner with leadership and HRBPs to forecast workforce needs and align hiring strategies with business goals
• Drive recruitment planning to fill critical roles within defined timelines and budgets
• Utilize advanced sourcing strategies including headhunting, market mapping, and passive candidate outreach
• Manage external vendors, job boards, and digital sourcing platforms to build strong pipelines
• Oversee onboarding processes including offer management, documentation, and background verification
• Collaborate with HR and L&D teams to deliver engaging induction programs aligned with brand values
• Monitor new hire integration and address risks of early attrition
• Ensure ATS data integrity, process efficiency, and compliance with labor regulations and audits
• Track and report recruitment metrics such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and source effectiveness
• Lead employer branding initiatives through digital campaigns, university partnerships, and career events
• Implement strategic talent projects including referral programs, internal mobility frameworks, and recruitment automation

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 6-8 years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in a managerial role
• Proven track record in recruitment for retail, lifestyle, or FMCG sectors preferred
• Expertise in executive search, sourcing strategies, and recruitment technologies
• Strong knowledge of ATS systems and HR analytics dashboards
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
• Ability to lead employer branding initiatives and strategic talent projects
• Strong understanding of UAE labor laws and compliance standards

Why Join Us

• Competitive tax-free salary in AED
• Medical and health insurance coverage
• Employee discounts across all Apparel Group brands
• Annual leave and performance-based incentives
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• Collaborative, multicultural work environment within one of the GCC's leading retail groups

About the Company
Apparel Group, based in Dubai, is a global retail powerhouse with a portfolio of over 80 international brands and more than 2000 stores across the GCC and beyond. Representing leading names such as Aldo, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi's, Skechers, Charles & Keith, and Calvin Klein, the group continues to expand its footprint in fashion, lifestyle, and F&B. With its strong focus on innovation and customer experience, Apparel Group provides employees with a dynamic and rewarding career journey.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 20000.00
Salary to 28000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location

Skills Required