Overview
Talent Acquisition Partner (RPO) Luxury Retail Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at HRsource
Title: Talent Acquisition Partner (RPO) Luxury Retail
Company: HRsource
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Talent Acquisition Partner to join our RPO team.
This is a unique opportunity to operate as a trusted hiring advisor within a world-renowned environment that blends timeless sophistication with modern innovation.
As an extension of the client’s internal HR team, you will manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple business functions, with a strong focus on retail leadership and regional corporate hiring. This role is instrumental in shaping hiring strategies, engaging premium-level candidates, and elevating the employer brand across the Middle East.
Key Responsibilities
Embedded Strategic Talent Acquisition
- Act as the primary point of contact for hiring managers, supporting recruitment across retail, regional, and corporate roles.
- Partner with client stakeholders to understand workforce needs and tailor recruitment strategies accordingly.
- Manage full life-cycle recruitment: role briefing, sourcing, screening, interviews, feedback, offer management, and onboarding.
- Participate in quarterly workforce planning and talent reviews to anticipate upcoming hiring needs.
Sourcing & Market Intelligence
- Design and execute proactive sourcing strategies using direct search, networks, and market intelligence.
- Build strong pipelines of high-potential and luxury-aligned talent for current and future roles.
- Conduct talent mapping, benchmarking, and in-market competitor research to support hiring decisions.
Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory
- Provide consistent updates and insights to both client stakeholders and the HR Source RPO team.
- Offer expert guidance on local hiring practices, compensation benchmarks, and candidate engagement strategies.
- Lead regular hiring check-ins and feedback loops to ensure alignment and performance delivery.
Candidate Experience & Employer Brand
- Ensure a premium, brand-consistent candidate experience from application through onboarding.
- Represent and protect the client’s employer brand at every touchpoint, serving as a brand ambassador in the market.
- Support employer branding initiatives in collaboration with global HR and marketing.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 4–6 years of talent acquisition experience, with at least 2 years in an RPO or in-house model.
- Solid experience hiring for luxury retail, lifestyle, or high-end consumer brands is essential.
- Familiarity with Middle East talent markets (UAE, Kuwait, Qatar & KSA) and experience managing high-volume and senior-level retail hiring.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with business leaders and work collaboratively in a matrix environment.
- Skilled in using ATS systems, sourcing tools, and reporting dashboards.