Overview
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai at Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
Job Purpose:
Support and execute workforce planning and talent acquisition activities in alignment with the policies, frameworks, and guidelines applicable to government entities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Contribute to the development and implementation of workforce plans to ensure the timely attraction, recruitment, and placement of qualified talent that meets the department’s operational and strategic requirements.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with the requirements and directives of the Human Resources Authority, Department of Finance, Senior Management, and the Executive Office regarding the preparation and submission of workforce and financial-related reports within established timelines.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors during annual audit activities by providing the required information, documentation, and clarifications to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and effective implementation of year‑end reviews and audit recommendations.
- Support the Head of Department in the preparation and management of the annual workforce budget, ensuring alignment with the Department’s strategic objectives, operational priorities, and workforce planning requirements.
- Utilize recruitment metrics and workforce analytics to monitor recruitment performance, enhance hiring effectiveness, improve decision‑making, and continuously optimize recruitment processes and outcomes.
- Develop and update job descriptions in coordination with business units and department managers, ensuring clear role specifications, responsibilities, and competency requirements for each position.
- Actively participate in the preparation and execution of the Department’s recruitment and workforce planning strategy in alignment with the overall organizational talent acquisition strategy.
- Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with recruitment partners, advisory entities, and relevant stakeholders to support talent acquisition initiatives.
- Ensure that recruitment and selection activities are conducted in accordance with approved recruitment plans, organizational policies, and best practice methodologies.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance employee selection and assessment methodologies and contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment practices.
- Support the development and implementation of written assessments, competency‑based evaluations, and testing mechanisms for designated positions.
- Coordinate and arrange candidate interviews, assessment activities, and onboarding procedures while ensuring smooth completion of all related recruitment formalities.
- Prepare and process employment offers, employment contracts, recruitment approvals, and appointment documentation in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of human resources policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational standards.
Job Requirement:
- Understand the HRA policy governing the Hiring in the government Sector
- Expert in Microsoft Office
- End-to-End Recruitment & Assessment Expertise
- Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Experienced in using AI and preferably was involved in AI initiative or project
Education and Experience
A bachelor’s degree in human resource or any related discipline with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in related field.
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Title: Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Company: Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
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