Job Description

Position Overview:

The IT Talent Acquisition Manager is a strategic leader responsible for attracting, assessing, and hiring top-tier tech talent to drive business success. This role goes beyond recruitment--it's about shaping the organization's future by building a high-performing, innovative, and diverse technology workforce. In this role, you will partner with senior leadership, hiring managers, and HR teams to craft cutting-edge hiring strategies, leverage the latest recruitment technologies, and create a compelling employer brand that positions the company as a top destination for IT professionals. If you thrive in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment and have a passion for discovering exceptional IT talent, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic IT Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Develop and execute data-driven IT recruitment strategies aligned with business goals and emerging technology trends. Partner with CTOs, CIOs, and tech team leads to understand hiring needs, team structures, and future skill demands. Forecast industry shifts and proactively build a talent pipeline to meet evolving IT requirements. Leverage market intelligence, competitor benchmarking, and recruitment analytics to optimize hiring decisions.

Innovative Sourcing & Candidate Engagement

Use AI-powered recruitment tools, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and industry hackathons to identify top IT talent. Develop creative and targeted outreach strategies to engage passive candidates in the IT sector. Foster relationships with universities, coding boot camps, and developer communities to build a steady talent pipeline. Implement employee referral programs that incentivize internal networking and talent recommendations.

End-to-End Recruitment & Selection

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from job posting to onboarding, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. Collaborate with technical hiring managers to design and conduct skill assessments, coding challenges, and technical interviews. Optimize hiring speed and efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards. Ensure seamless interview coordination, structured feedback loops, and bias-free selection processes.

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

Build a powerful employer brand that attracts top IT professionals through engaging storytelling and social media campaigns. Showcase company culture through tech talks, webinars, and career fairs at top universities. Develop engaging job descriptions and career pages that speak to tech professionals' aspirations and motivations. Ensure candidates experience a smooth, transparent, and timely recruitment process that strengthens the company's reputation.

Technology-Driven Recruitment & Process Optimization

Utilize AI-driven talent analytics, automation tools, and applicant tracking systems (ATS) like Greenhouse, Lever, or Workday. Optimize recruitment workflows using data insights, predictive hiring analytics, and KPI tracking. Continuously refine processes to improve hiring efficiency, reduce time-to-hire, and enhance the quality of hires. Implement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies to ensure fair and unbiased hiring practices.

Collaboration & Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing recruitment team. Partner with HR, L&D, and workforce planning teams to drive talent retention strategies. Serve as a strategic advisor to the leadership team on IT talent acquisition trends and best practices.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Education & Experience

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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field. 5+ years of IT recruitment experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Proven track record of hiring engineers, developers, data scientists, cloud specialists, DevOps experts, and cybersecurity professionals.

Technical Knowledge:

Strong understanding of IT roles, tech stacks, and industry trends (e.g., AI, machine learning, cloud computing, blockchain, cybersecurity). Familiarity with programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, etc.) and development methodologies (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD). Experience with HR tech, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and automation tools.

Soft Skills:

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret recruitment metrics and market data. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while managing multiple priorities.

Certifications (Preferred):

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP (HR Certifications). Technical certifications (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or cybersecurity-related) to enhance understanding of IT roles.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a visionary IT team shaping the future of technology. Work in a dynamic, innovative, and global environment. Access career growth, leadership opportunities, and cutting-edge recruitment tools. Drive impact by hiring the best tech minds and transforming the digital workforce.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

How many years of experience do you have as a IT Talent Acquisition Manager? What is your expected salary? What is your notice period? How many days will it take for you to join?
Experience:

IT Talent Acquisition Manager: 5 years (Required)
Language:

English (Required)
Location:

* Dubai (Required)