Overview
Talent Acquisition Manager Jobs in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates at Abu Dhabi Airports
Title: Talent Acquisition Manager
Company: Abu Dhabi Airports
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
The Manager- Talent Acquisition leads recruitment delivery and onboarding integration, managing a team of three recruiters while hiring for key roles. The role ensures a seamless candidate-to-employee journey aligned with business and people priorities.
- Oversee and manage end-to- end talent acquisition operations for all levels of positions (entry-level to senior leadership) within the company.
- Ensure recruiting processes are efficient, well-coordinated, and deliver timely results to meet the staffing needs of all departments.
- Personally handle recruitment for mid-level and senior hires, engaging with candidates, conducting thorough interviews/assessments, and guiding hiring managers in selection decisions.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3 recruiters.
- Ensure the team delivers on recruitment targets while maintaining a strong focus on candidate care and professionalism.
- Partner closely with HR integrate the onboarding process into recruitment.
- Champion a seamless transition from candidate to employee by coordinating pre-boarding activities, orientation scheduling, and initial training.
- Monitor new hire integration and satisfaction, addressing any gaps to continually improve the onboarding experience.
- Drive a “candidate-first” approach throughout the hiring process, ensuring that every touchpoint (from application through offer and onboarding) reflects a positive, engaging experience.
- Implement initiatives to enhance employer branding and communication.
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners and OD team to align recruitment plans with the company’s strategic workforce plan.
- Manage manpower forecasting in collaboration with OD team.
- Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment workflows, tools, and policies to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Leverage data and recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, candidate satisfaction scores, etc.) to identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure all recruitment activities comply with labor laws, company policies, and aviation industry regulations – including overseeing background checks, reference verifications, and any required security clearances or medical evaluations for new hires.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Work on enhancing the employer brand within by representing the company at industry events, career fairs, and campus recruiting drives (if applicable).
- Develop recruitment marketing materials and social media campaigns that highlight the company’s culture, values, and employee experience, helping to attract a diverse pipeline of high-quality candidates.
- Prepare and present regular reports on recruitment progress, challenges, and achievements to the Head of Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience and other senior leaders.
Top competencies required
- Strategic mindset – Ability to align recruitment and onboarding strategies with organizational goals.
- Stakeholder management – Build trusted relationships with hiring managers, HR and senior leadership; manages expectations effectively.
- Candidate and employee experience orientation – Prioritizes a seamless, high-quality journey from attraction through onboarding.
- Team leadership and coaching – Guides and supports recruiters with clear direction, feedback and development.
- Project and process management – Organizes competing priorities and drives continuous process improvements.
- Analytical thinking – Leverages recruitment data and onboarding feedback to inform decisions and optimize results.
- Strong communication skills – Develops compelling messaging to promote the employer brand and communicates with clarity across all levels.
- Problem solving and adaptability – Responds quickly to recruitment challenges and adjusts approaches in a dynamic environment.
- Collaboration and partnership – Works cross-functionally with HR, L&D and Employee Services to ensure aligned delivery.
- Integrity – Maintains confidentiality, fairness and ethical standards in all hiring and onboarding activities.