Dubai, UAE
Salary: 50,000 – 55,000 AED per month
We are hiring for a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to lead recruitment for a pioneering AI technology company based in Dubai. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment and has experience building and scaling AI and tech teams.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a strategic talent acquisition plan aligned with business goals.
- Partner with leadership to define hiring needs for AI engineers, data scientists, and tech specialists.
- Lead full-cycle recruitment, from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
- Build and manage a pipeline of top-tier AI and technology talent globally.
- Utilize data-driven insights to refine recruitment processes and improve hiring efficiency.
- Establish strong employer branding strategies to attract top candidates in the AI space.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in AI and technology hiring, ideally within a high-growth environment.
- Strong network of AI, machine learning, and data engineering professionals.
- Ability to drive recruitment strategies at a regional and global level.
- Experience with innovative sourcing techniques and recruitment tools.
- Track record of managing senior stakeholder relationships and influencing hiring decisions.
This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of AI talent acquisition, shaping the future of a rapidly growing company in Dubai. If you have the expertise and vision to build world-class AI teams, apply now.
Skills
- AI & Tech Recruitment Expertise
- Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, data science, and engineering roles.
- Proven experience in hiring AI engineers, data scientists, cloud architects, and software developers.
- Strategic Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Ability to develop and implement a talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth.
- Experience in scaling AI/tech teams in a high-growth environment.
- Global Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Management
- Proficiency in sourcing AI talent globally, including passive candidate engagement.
- Strong network and experience leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Kaggle, and other AI-specific platforms.
- Data-Driven Recruitment Approach
- Familiarity with analytics-driven hiring, talent market mapping, and recruitment KPIs.
- Ability to use ATS and CRM tools for efficiency and reporting.
- Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
- Experience in building employer branding strategies to attract AI professionals.
- Ability to create a seamless, engaging candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
- Stakeholder & Leadership Collaboration
- Ability to work closely with C-level executives, hiring managers, and technical teams.
- Experience in advising leadership on hiring trends, talent availability, and market competitiveness.
- Negotiation & Offer Management
- Strong ability to negotiate compensation packages for high-demand AI talent.
- Familiarity with visa processes, employment laws, and contract structuring in the UAE.
- Technology & Tools Proficiency
- Hands-on experience with ATS (Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, etc.), sourcing tools, and AI recruitment platforms.
- Understanding of AI hiring assessment tools and coding challenges for technical evaluations.
- Agility & Problem-Solving in Recruitment
- Ability to adapt recruitment strategies to evolving business needs.
- Strong problem-solving skills in handling recruitment bottlenecks and candidate dropouts.
- Cultural & Diversity Hiring Awareness
- Experience in hiring diverse AI talent across global markets.
- Ability to build inclusive hiring strategies and talent development initiatives.