:Job Title: Vice President - Talent AcquisitionJob Location: DubaiRemuneration: CompetitiveJob Responsibilities:

• Developing Talent Acquisition Strategies: Design and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies aligned with the company's business objectives and growth plans.

• Leadership and Team Management: Lead and manage a high-performing talent acquisition team, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to ensure team success.

• Executive Recruitment: Oversee the recruitment process for executive-level positions, including the VP TA role itself, ensuring the identification and selection of top-tier talent.

• Talent Pipelining and Succession Planning: Develop and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles, anticipating future staffing needs and supporting succession planning initiatives.

• Employer Branding and Candidate Experience: Enhance the employer brand through strategic initiatives, ensuring a positive candidate experience at all stages of the recruitment process.

• Partnership with Senior Leadership: Collaborate closely with senior leadership and hiring managers to understand talent requirements, establish hiring priorities, and drive recruitment outcomes.

• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Utilize data and analytics to track recruitment metrics, assess the effectiveness of talent acquisition strategies, and make data-driven decisions to optimize recruitment processes.

• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external recruitment vendors, negotiating contracts, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging trends, and technological advancements in talent acquisition, driving continuous improvement and innovation in recruitment processes.

• Budget Management: Develop and manage the talent acquisition budget, optimizing resources and expenditures to achieve recruitment goals cost-effectively.

To qualify for this role, you must have:

• Experience: Minimum of 20 years in the recruitment industry, with at least 10 years in a Director or VP role.

• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling you to engage and build strong relationships with senior-level executives.

• Leadership Experience: Strong experience leading and developing high-performing teams of recruiters/talent acquisition professionals.

• Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of talent acquisition best practices, recruitment methodologies, sourcing techniques, and assessment tools, with a track record of delivering high-quality talent acquisition solutions.

• Results-Oriented: Strong focus on results and outcomes, with a track record of achieving recruitment targets, improving recruitment metrics, and driving continuous improvement in talent acquisition processes and outcomes.

• Professionalism: Unparalleled professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information with utmost sensitivity.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field is typically required. An advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or relevant professional certifications (e.g., PHR, SPHR) may be preferred.

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