Overview
Talent Acquisition & Business Development Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at See & Recruit
Title: Talent Acquisition & Business Development
Company: See & Recruit
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE
Talent Acquisition & Business Development
BUSINESS UNIT
Dubai
REPORTING TO
Managing Director / Regional Head
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline. Recruitment certifications and knowledge of Middle East hiring practices preferred.
EXPERIENCE
7+ years in Executive Search, Recruitment Consulting, Talent Acquisition or Staffing Industry. Should have a proven track record in leading recruitment teams, driving business development initiatives, managing client relationships, and delivering recruitment mandates across multiple industries. Arabic language proficiency is mandatory.
POSITION GOALS & KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The incumbent, in this role, shall be responsible for:
To ensure achievement of recruitment and business development objectives within defined timelines, quality standards, and revenue expectations, as well as:
- Achieve recruitment delivery targets
- Drive new business acquisition and client retention
- Ensure quality of candidate and client experience
- Strengthen market presence across the GCC region
- Build and lead a high-performance recruitment team
Key Performance Metrics:
- Recruitment Delivery Timelines
- Placement Success Ratio
- Revenue and Business Development Targets
- Client Satisfaction Index
- Team Performance & Employee Engagement Index
- Repeat Business & Client Retention Rate
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
In the role, the following illustrative list of responsibilities are included, but not limited to:
Planning and Business Development:
- Develop and execute business development strategies for the Dubai and GCC markets.
- Identify and acquire new clients through networking, referrals, and market intelligence.
- Build long-term relationships with key decision-makers across target industries.
- Develop annual business plans, recruitment targets, and revenue forecasts.
- Assess market opportunities and competitive landscape to drive business growth.
- Collaborate with leadership to expand service offerings and market penetration.
Recruitment Delivery and Client Management:
- Lead end-to-end recruitment assignments for clients across multiple sectors.
- Ensure timely delivery of mandates while maintaining quality standards.
- Manage key client relationships and act as a strategic talent advisor.
- Oversee candidate sourcing, assessment, interviewing, and onboarding processes.
- Monitor recruitment performance, productivity, and service delivery metrics.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations and client requirements.
Talent Acquisition Excellence:
- Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
- Strengthen employer branding and talent engagement initiatives.
- Ensure high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
- Review recruitment processes and implement best practices for efficiency.
- Maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring requirements.
- Leverage technology and recruitment analytics to improve hiring outcomes.
Management & Development:
- Build, mentor, and develop recruitment and business development teams.
- Support manpower planning, performance management, and succession planning.
- Establish performance standards and conduct regular reviews.
- Drive collaboration across teams to maximize business opportunities.
- Encourage continuous learning and professional development.
- Foster a culture of accountability, client focus, and business excellence.