Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and technical executives to understand workforce needs, define talent strategies, and align HR initiatives with organizational objectives.
• Develop and implement holistic talent strategies encompassing attraction, assessment, development, and retention of technical professionals.
• Design and execute competency-based assessment frameworks using psychometric evaluations, behavioral interviews, and talent identification tools to ensure both technical and cultural fit.
• Lead organizational development initiatives including change management, department restructuring, and workforce planning for technology teams.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future technical openings, with a focus on both UAE Nationals and international professionals.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to create compelling job descriptions, define role requirements, and support informed, data-driven hiring decisions.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives to ensure a balanced and representative technical workforce.
• Design and implement employee experience programs that enhance engagement, reduce turnover, and optimize the candidate-to-employee journey.
• Provide strategic recommendations to leadership regarding talent availability, compensation benchmarks, and emerging workforce trends within the UAE and international technology sectors.
• Develop training and mentorship programs to support employee upskilling and career development within technical functions.
• Maintain recruitment data, reports, and documentation in compliance with internal policies and governance standards.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives by promoting the organization's presence within technology communities and professional networks.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 4-6 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, HR business partnership, or organizational development, with exposure to technology-driven environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in competency-based assessments, psychometric evaluations, and behavioral interviewing techniques.
• Strong understanding of talent identification and leadership assessment frameworks and methodologies.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership and technical executives on workforce planning and talent strategy.
• Knowledge of the UAE labor market, including Emiratization requirements, local hiring practices, and experience with UAE National talent programs.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing DEI strategies and employee engagement initiatives.
• Experience in organizational development, change management, or HR transformation projects.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to leverage data-driven approaches for talent decisions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
• Experience working in multinational, matrix organizations demonstrating adaptability in complex environments.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Professional certifications in talent assessment, psychometric evaluation, or HR are advantageous.
• Background in behavioral science, psychology, or organizational behavior is highly valued.
• Current and relevant experience working in the UAE market.

Tools & Technologies

• Talent assessment and psychometric platforms
• Employee engagement and strengths-based assessment tools
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms
• HR analytics and workforce planning tools
• Global talent platforms and professional networks
• Communication and collaboration tools: Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom
• Reporting and documentation tools: Microsoft Excel, Power BI, HR dashboards

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant strategic impact on the organization's talent landscape, combining HR business partnership with talent acquisition to build high-performing technical teams. The Technical Recruiter will shape workforce strategy and contribute to the organization's reputation as an employer of choice within the UAE and globally.

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