Manager - Talent Acquisition (International Markets)

Role Overview

The Manager Talent Acquisition will lead international hiring efforts with a strong specialization in the UAE market. This role requires expertise in sourcing and hiring talent across borders, ensuring compliance with UAE labor laws, and managing the complete recruitment lifecycle for multiple business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive

  international hiring strategies

  with focus on the UAE and Middle East region.
• Build and maintain a global talent pipeline through headhunting, international job boards, social media, and recruitment partners.
• Collaborate with business leaders to forecast workforce needs and deliver on high-volume and niche hiring requirements.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for overseas candidates including

  visa, relocation, and onboarding processes

  in compliance with UAE regulations.
• Partner with international recruitment agencies and universities to attract diverse global talent.
• Lead

  employer branding initiatives

  to position the company as an employer of choice in the UAE and GCC markets.
• Track global recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, quality of hire) and present insights to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with

  UAE labor law, immigration regulations, and cross-border hiring policies

  .
• Guide and mentor recruitment team members on best practices in international sourcing.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 8–10 years of talent acquisition experience with at least 4 years in

  international hiring

  .
• Strong specialization in UAE/GCC recruitment and labor market dynamics.
• Hands-on experience managing

  end-to-end overseas recruitment

  (visa, relocation, compliance).
• Established network with recruitment partners and agencies in the UAE and globally.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with ATS, global recruitment platforms, and HRMS.
  

Key Competencies

• Expertise in

  International & Cross-Border Recruitment

• Strong Knowledge of

  UAE Labor & Immigration Laws

• Market Intelligence & Global Networking
• Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Management
• Cultural Awareness & Adaptability
• Leadership & Team Mentorship