Talent Acquisition & People Happiness / Office Manager owns end-to-end recruitment for the entire group, ensuring every company under the group is staffed with the right people at the right time. Alongside recruitment, the role is responsible for people happiness — building a positive, engaged workplace culture — and for the day-to-day management of the office, making sure the work environment runs smoothly for everyone in it.
Note: Previous experience working in a recruitment agency is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities1. Group Recruitment Own the end-to-end recruitment cycle for all companies within the group from job requisition through to offer and onboarding. Source candidates through job portals, building a strong pipeline for current and future group hiring needs. Screen CVs, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate technical/final interviews. Prepare and negotiate job offers, and coordinate offer letters and employment contracts with HR. Track recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, pipeline health) and report on group-wide hiring status. Ensure all recruitment activity complies with UAE labour law and internal hiring policies.2. People Happiness & Employee Experience Design and run employee engagement initiatives events, celebrations, and recognition programs across the group. Plan and coordinate celebrations for occasions such as Eid, National Day, and other cultural and company milestones. Run employee satisfaction surveys and pulse checks, and follow up with initiatives that respond to the feedback. Recognize employee achievements and milestones, including birthdays and work anniversaries. Act as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns, escalating to the HR Manager where needed. Design a welcoming onboarding experience for new joiners across the group, including welcome kits and induction sessions. Champion a positive, inclusive workplace culture across all group offices.3. Office Management Oversee day-to-day office operations, ensuring the workplace is well-maintained, organized, and fully functional. Manage office supplies, equipment, and inventory, and coordinate with vendors and suppliers for procurement and maintenance. Coordinate meeting rooms, office events, and logistics for internal and external visitors. Support health & safety standards and general upkeep of the office environment. Manage the office administration budget and track related expenses. Provide administrative support to management and staff as needed. Requirements & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Previous experience in recruitment agency is highly preferred.5+ years of experience in recruitment, HR, ideally spanning multiple companies or business units. Experience managing full-cycle recruitment, from sourcing through to onboarding. Prior experience with employee engagement, events, or people/culture initiatives is a strong advantage. Familiarity with UAE labour law and visa/hiring processes. Proficiency in MS Office and job portals/ATS platforms. Fluent in English and Arabic is advantage. Skills & Competencies Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a natural ability to build relationships across all levels. Highly organized, with the ability to manage recruitment, people initiatives, and office operations in parallel. Proactive and creative, especially in designing engagement and culture-building activities. Discreet and dependable when handling sensitive employee matters. Comfortable working across multiple companies/entities and coordinating with different stakeholders.