We are mandated to identify a Talent Acquisition Head to be based in Dubai, UAE for our client which is a well-established, fast-growing multi-location entity operating within the education and training sector, delivering structured learning and development services across multiple sites in the region.
Location - Dubai, UAESalary- 12,000- 13,000 AEDWith a strong focus on quality, accessibility, and continuous expansion, the organization has built a reputation for delivering specialized, skills-based and creative learning experiences. It is currently undergoing a phase of regional growth and international talent expansion, requiring a more structured and scalable talent acquisition function.
The environment is dynamic, people-centric, and operationally fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on service quality, customer experience, and talent excellence.
Role Overview
The Head of Talent Acquisition will lead the organization’s end-to-end recruitment strategy across local and international markets. This is a senior leadership role responsible for building, scaling, and optimizing a high-performing talent acquisition function that supports multi-site operations and ongoing regional growth.
The role requires a strong balance of strategic leadership, operational execution, and international recruitment capability across diverse talent markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Talent Acquisition Strategy Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth
- Build scalable recruitment frameworks to support multi-site expansion
- Align workforce planning with senior leadership and operational needs
- International Recruitment Lead international hiring across multiple regions (Europe, Asia, MENA, etc.)
- Develop global sourcing strategies for both niche and high-volume roles
- Manage relocation and visa-based hiring requirements where applicable
- Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop the internal recruitment team
- Build a structured, performance-driven TA function
- Ensure efficient delivery of hiring targets across departments
- Stakeholder Management
- Partner closely with senior leadership and department heads on workforce planning
- Act as a strategic advisor on talent availability and market conditions
- Ensure alignment between hiring needs and business priorities
- Systems, Processes & Analytics
- Develop and optimize recruitment processes and policies
- Manage ATS systems and recruitment technology platforms
- Build dashboards and KPIs for hiring performance and reporting
- Employer Branding & Candidate Experience Strengthen employer branding to enhance talent attraction in competitive markets
- Ensure a consistent, high-quality candidate experience across all touchpoints
- Required Experience &
Qualifications
- 8–10 years of total experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment
- Experience within education, training industry will be preferred
- Minimum 3–5 years in a managerial / leadership TA role
- Strong proven experience in international / global recruitment
- Experience in multi-site or complex organizational structures
- Strong stakeholder management at senior leadership level
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- IMMEDIATE Joiners
Preferred
UAE Experience is a mustKey
Competencies
- Strategic Talent Acquisition Leadership
- International Recruitment Expertise
- Stakeholder
- Influence & Business Partnering
- Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Process Design & Optimization
- Employer Branding & Talent Attraction
