Talent Acquisition Specialist

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition — Dubai, UAE

 

Nexus People is a Dubai-based recruitment and workforce solutions firm, offering Talent Acquisition, Employer of Record (EOR), HR Consulting, HR Technology (Nexus Pay HRMS), Business Process Outsourcing, Company Setup, and Visa & Mobility Support across the UAE and a wider 75+ country partner network. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a hands-on Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Dubai team and manage end-to-end recruitment across a variety of client mandates.

 

JOB DETAILS

JOB REFERENCE	NP-TAS-2026
LOCATION	Dubai, UAE (Dubai Silicon Oasis)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE	Full-Time, Permanent
BASIC SALARY	Competitive, based on experience
VARIABLE PAY	Performance-based incentive on successful placements
POSITIONS AVAILABLE	1
PROBATION PERIOD	6 months

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will own the full recruitment lifecycle for a portfolio of client mandates from job briefing and sourcing through to screening, shortlisting, and offer management. This is a delivery-focused role suited to someone who already understands the UAE recruitment market, has strong sourcing instincts, and can manage multiple live roles at once with pace and precision.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle for multiple live mandates across various industries and seniority levels.
• Conduct in-depth briefing calls with clients to understand role requirements, must-haves, and hiring timelines.
• Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, headhunting, and the internal candidate database.
• Screen and interview candidates to assess technical fit, motivation, and cultural alignment before client submission.
• Prepare and present candidate profiles, CV summaries, and shortlists to clients within agreed turnaround times.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, client feedback, and offer negotiations between candidates and clients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and client records in the CRM/ATS.
• Build and nurture a strong talent pipeline for recurring or high-volume roles.
• Keep candidates engaged and informed throughout the process to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Stay current on UAE labour market trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability across key sectors.
• Collaborate with the business development team to understand new mandates and support account growth.

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Mandatory

• Minimum 2–3 years of recruitment experience gained within a recruitment agency in Dubai/UAE.
• Proven ability to manage multiple live roles simultaneously and deliver shortlists within tight timelines.
• Strong sourcing skills across job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, and direct headhunting techniques.
• Solid understanding of the UAE labour market, visa/employment processes, and candidate expectations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with both clients and candidates.
• Comfortable working with recruitment KPIs and delivery targets.

Preferred / Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or a related field.
• Experience recruiting across multiple sectors or specialising in a high-demand niche (e.g. banking & finance, sales, engineering, tech).
• Familiarity with ATS/CRM systems and structured recruitment workflows.
• Bilingual (English/Arabic) is an advantage.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• Competitive fixed salary based on experience.
• Performance-based incentive structure on successful placements.
• Genuine growth path within a fast-scaling Dubai-based workforce solutions company.
• Exposure to a diverse mix of client mandates across industries and seniority levels.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial team environment at our Dubai Silicon Oasis headquarters.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV quoting reference NP-TAS-2026 to:

• Email: careers@nexuspeople.ae
• Phone: 050-1062368
• Website: www.nexuspeople.ae