Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a prestigious Abu Dhabi Government Entity under an outsourced, renewable contract. The successful candidate will play a strategic role in managing end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring the attraction and selection of high-caliber talent aligned with organizational objectives.

This role requires a seasoned recruitment professional with extensive experience in the UAE market, particularly within consultancies, outsourcing agencies, or large multinational organizations (MNCs). The ideal candidate must be proactive, organized, and capable of managing high-volume and specialized hiring requirements in a structured and compliance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

1️⃣ End-to-End Recruitment Management

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition intake to onboarding
Collaborate with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and job specifications
Develop sourcing strategies tailored to technical, operational, and leadership roles
Prepare and post job advertisements across appropriate platforms
Screen, shortlist, and assess candidates through structured interviews

2️⃣ Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development

Utilize multiple sourcing channels including job portals, LinkedIn, internal databases, referrals, and recruitment agencies
Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for future hiring needs
Conduct market mapping and talent research to identify high-potential candidates
Develop talent pools for critical and recurring roles

3️⃣ Stakeholder Management

Partner with department heads and HR leadership to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals
Provide hiring managers with market insights, salary benchmarking, and recruitment updates
Ensure smooth communication between candidates and internal stakeholders
Manage expectations regarding timelines and hiring processes

4️⃣ Candidate Experience & Employer Branding

Ensure a professional and seamless candidate experience throughout the hiring process
Maintain consistent communication with shortlisted candidates
Represent the organization professionally during interviews and recruitment events
Support employer branding initiatives where required

5️⃣ Compliance & Documentation

Ensure recruitment processes align with UAE labor regulations and internal policies
Maintain accurate recruitment records and documentation
Prepare recruitment reports and hiring metrics
Coordinate with HR operations for offer issuance and onboarding documentation

Qualifications & Requirements

Nationality: Filipino (as per role requirement)
Minimum 7+ years of recruitment experience (mandatory)
Strong UAE recruitment experience preferred
Experience working in recruitment consultancies or outsourcing agencies is highly preferred

For Candidates Outside UAE:

Must have experience working with large multinational organizations (MNCs)
Exposure to structured, high-volume, and corporate recruitment environments

Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of UAE labor market trends
Proven experience handling multiple vacancies simultaneously
Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
Strong interviewing and candidate assessment capabilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
High level of professionalism and confidentiality

Contract & Benefits

Outsourced employment contract (yearly renewable)
Opportunity to work with a reputable Abu Dhabi Government Entity
Exposure to structured public-sector recruitment practices

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