Talent Acquisition Manager (TAM021)

Foreground is partnering with a regional financial services group in the UAE to appoint a Talent Acquisition Manager responsible for driving recruitment strategy across the banking and financial services portfolio. This leader will oversee workforce planning, employer branding, and end-to-end hiring to attract top regional and international financial talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with business heads to forecast workforce needs and design sourcing campaigns.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice.
• Manage recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, assessments, and offers.
• Build relationships with recruitment agencies, executive search firms, and universities.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank guidelines and labor laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in HR or Business; Masters preferred.
• 8+ years of recruitment experience in banking/financial services.
• Deep knowledge of regional hiring trends, compliance, and compensation structures.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bilingual (English/Arabic) preferred.

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