Senior Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist to join our People Team. This role focuses on attracting top talent, ensuring a seamless recruitment journey, and delivering an exceptional onboarding experience for new hires across tech and product functions.

Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition

• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and create effective sourcing strategies.
• Source, screen, and engage candidates through professional networks, referrals, and recruitment platforms.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for tech and product roles, ensuring a high-quality candidate pipeline.
• Conduct structured interviews and assessments, providing hiring managers with clear evaluation insights.
• Promote employer branding through consistent communication and candidate experience.

Onboarding

• Lead the full onboarding journey from contract signing to the candidate’s first day, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Guide new hires through visa, relocation, and residency processes, collaborating with government relations and relocation partners.
• Coordinate travel, hotel, and initial living arrangements to ease relocation stress for international hires.
• Deliver engaging pre-boarding communication and ensure candidates are informed about each stage.
• Partner with People Team stakeholders in Riyadh and Dubai to align on onboarding updates.
• Maintain trackers, provide weekly updates to hiring managers and stakeholders, and address any blockers proactively.
• Ensure every new hire feels welcomed, informed, and supported in their first weeks.

What Success Looks Like

• Building diverse and qualified pipelines that shorten time-to-hire.
• Seamless new joiner experience with minimal delays or escalations.
• Strong partnerships with hiring managers and internal stakeholders.
• New employees reporting a positive and memorable first impression of the company.

Qualifications

• UAE National (Emirati) with Family Book.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and/or Onboarding.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment.

Location
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.