Talent Acquisition Executive - Recruitment
Posted date [2026-09-24]
(ID: 52417)
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GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, home, properties and logistics sectors. On a mission to inspire others to live well and win in ways that make the world better.. |
Job Description and Requirements
Talent Acquisition Executive - RecruitmentJob Snapshot
Role: Talent Acquisition Executive - Recruitment
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Retail
Function: Recruiting-Sourcing
Experience: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
GMG is seeking a Talent Acquisition Executive - Recruitment in Dubai, UAE to manage end-to-end recruitment activities and support the organization\'s staffing requirements and strategic talent objectives. The role covers candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate engagement, offer management, onboarding support, employer branding, recruitment analytics, and stakeholder management. A strong understanding of Emiratization and UAE Nationalisation requirements is also central to the position.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Retail
Function: Recruiting-Sourcing
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Candidate Sourcing and Attraction
* Use job boards, social media platforms, networking events, recruitment agencies, and other sourcing channels to attract diverse candidate pools.
* Develop and implement recruitment strategies and campaigns targeting
specific talent segments.
* Build appropriate sourcing pipelines based on organizational hiring requirements.
* Maintain relationships with recruitment agencies, universities, professional organizations, and other external talent partners.
Screening and Selection
* Review resumes and applications and conduct initial assessments to identify suitable candidates.
* Coordinate interviews, assessments, and evaluations with hiring managers and relevant stakeholders.
* Manage interview schedules, logistics, and communications with candidates and interviewers.
* Support interviews and provide appropriate guidance during the assessment process.
* Evaluate candidate suitability against defined role requirements.
Candidate Engagement and Experience
The Talent Acquisition Executive will act as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, maintaining professional and timely communication at each stage.
* Provide candidates with appropriate recruitment updates and feedback.
* Explain relevant information about the organization, available opportunities, and subsequent recruitment stages.
* Maintain professional and respectful candidate interactions regardless of the recruitment outcome.
* Support a consistent candidate experience that reflects positively on the employer brand.
Offer Management and Onboarding
* Assist with the preparation and management of employment offers.
* Support negotiations concerning employment terms and conditions.
* Coordinate the offer acceptance process with candidates and internal stakeholders.
* Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to facilitate onboarding activities.
* Support orientation, documentation, paperwork, and training coordination for new hires.
Employer Branding and Networking
* Promote the organization\'s employer brand through social media, industry events, networking activities, and relevant recruitment channels.
* Develop relationships with external talent partners and professional networks.
* Use digital platforms to support candidate engagement and talent acquisition campaigns.
Recruitment Data and Reporting
* Maintain accurate and current candidate information within the Applicant Tracking System or recruitment database.
* Track candidate progress throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
* Generate recruitment metrics and reports to monitor hiring activity and outcomes.
* Analyze recruitment trends and performance indicators to identify opportunities for process improvement.
Stakeholder Management
The role requires regular engagement with hiring managers, department heads, HR business partners, senior leadership, candidates, recruitment agencies, educational institutions, and industry organizations.
* Understand internal stakeholders\' hiring requirements, priorities, and expectations.
* Coordinate effectively with recruiters, recruitment coordinators, and other talent acquisition team members.
* Facilitate communication between stakeholders involved in recruitment activities.
* Help align differing recruitment priorities and support collaborative decision-making.
* Seek stakeholder feedback and respond promptly to recruitment-related concerns and questions.
* Provide regular updates on recruitment progress and outcomes.
People Management
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The Talent Acquisition Executive contributes through operational delivery, specialist recruitment expertise, guidance, and collaboration across functional and cross-functional teams.
Functional and Technical Competencies
* Applicant Tracking Systems for candidate management, recruitment workflow tracking, database maintenance, and reporting.
* Recruitment platforms and technologies, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, scheduling applications, and related sourcing tools.
* Recruitment data analysis and reporting.
* Social media and digital marketing for employer branding and candidate attraction.
* Interview and candidate assessment techniques.
* Offer and employment-term negotiation.
* Email, video conferencing, project management, and other communication and collaboration tools.
* Strong stakeholder communication and feedback management.
* Candidate sourcing, screening, and engagement.
* Recruitment campaign execution.
Nationalisation and Emiratization
The role requires a deep understanding of applicable Nationalisation regulations, laws, and government initiatives, together with a proven track record of designing and implementing successful Emiratization strategies and programs.
* Build appropriate sourcing pipelines based on organizational hiring requirements.
* Maintain relationships with recruitment agencies, universities, professional organizations, and other external talent partners.
Screening and Selection
* Review resumes and applications and conduct initial assessments to identify suitable candidates.
* Coordinate interviews, assessments, and evaluations with hiring managers and relevant stakeholders.
* Manage interview schedules, logistics, and communications with candidates and interviewers.
* Support interviews and provide appropriate guidance during the assessment process.
* Evaluate candidate suitability against defined role requirements.
Candidate Engagement and Experience
The Talent Acquisition Executive will act as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, maintaining professional and timely communication at each stage.
* Provide candidates with appropriate recruitment updates and feedback.
* Explain relevant information about the organization, available opportunities, and subsequent recruitment stages.
* Maintain professional and respectful candidate interactions regardless of the recruitment outcome.
* Support a consistent candidate experience that reflects positively on the employer brand.
Offer Management and Onboarding
* Assist with the preparation and management of employment offers.
* Support negotiations concerning employment terms and conditions.
* Coordinate the offer acceptance process with candidates and internal stakeholders.
* Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to facilitate onboarding activities.
* Support orientation, documentation, paperwork, and training coordination for new hires.
Employer Branding and Networking
* Promote the organization\'s employer brand through social media, industry events, networking activities, and relevant recruitment channels.
* Develop relationships with external talent partners and professional networks.
* Use digital platforms to support candidate engagement and talent acquisition campaigns.
Recruitment Data and Reporting
* Maintain accurate and current candidate information within the Applicant Tracking System or recruitment database.
* Track candidate progress throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
* Generate recruitment metrics and reports to monitor hiring activity and outcomes.
* Analyze recruitment trends and performance indicators to identify opportunities for process improvement.
Stakeholder Management
The role requires regular engagement with hiring managers, department heads, HR business partners, senior leadership, candidates, recruitment agencies, educational institutions, and industry organizations.
* Understand internal stakeholders\' hiring requirements, priorities, and expectations.
* Coordinate effectively with recruiters, recruitment coordinators, and other talent acquisition team members.
* Facilitate communication between stakeholders involved in recruitment activities.
* Help align differing recruitment priorities and support collaborative decision-making.
* Seek stakeholder feedback and respond promptly to recruitment-related concerns and questions.
* Provide regular updates on recruitment progress and outcomes.
People Management
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The Talent Acquisition Executive contributes through operational delivery, specialist recruitment expertise, guidance, and collaboration across functional and cross-functional teams.
Functional and Technical Competencies
* Applicant Tracking Systems for candidate management, recruitment workflow tracking, database maintenance, and reporting.
* Recruitment platforms and technologies, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, scheduling applications, and related sourcing tools.
* Recruitment data analysis and reporting.
* Social media and digital marketing for employer branding and candidate attraction.
* Interview and candidate assessment techniques.
* Offer and employment-term negotiation.
* Email, video conferencing, project management, and other communication and collaboration tools.
* Strong stakeholder communication and feedback management.
* Candidate sourcing, screening, and engagement.
* Recruitment campaign execution.
Nationalisation and Emiratization
The role requires a deep understanding of applicable Nationalisation regulations, laws, and government initiatives, together with a proven track record of designing and implementing successful Emiratization strategies and programs.
