Assistant Manager, Talent Acquisition

Job Purpose:

The Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition plays a key role in supporting the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across designated business units and geographies. The role is responsible for partnering with hiring managers to attract, assess, and onboard top talent in alignment with Mashreq’s business goals, culture, and compliance standards. The incumbent will also contribute to improving candidate experience, driving Emiratization and diversity hiring agendas, and supporting employer branding initiatives to position Mashreq as an employer of choice.

Key Result Areas:

• Workforce Planning & Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with line managers to understand workforce requirements and develop effective staffing plans aligned with business needs.
• Role Definition & Job Specification: Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements, create candidate specifications, and ensure alignment with organizational structure and grading.
• End-to-End Recruitment Execution: Lead the recruitment process for assigned roles, ensuring timely and cost-effective hiring within approved budgets and agreed service-level timelines.
• Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Management: Proactively build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline using a mix of sourcing strategies including internal job postings, referrals (Mashreq Talent Search), recruitment agencies, job boards, and social media.
• Market Intelligence & Talent Mapping: Stay updated on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor hiring practices relevant to the roles managed.
• Interviewing & Selection: Conduct screening and competency-based interviews to assess candidate fit and readiness. Facilitate shortlisting and final selection discussions with hiring managers.
• Offer Management & Onboarding Coordination: Recommend appropriate grades and compensation offers for selected candidates and ensure smooth onboarding and induction for staff up to grade J.
• Pre-Employment Checks: Perform due diligence for external hires including written and verbal reference checks, employment history verification, and relevant background screenings.
• Recruitment Systems & Documentation: Ensure all recruitment processes, documentation, and records are accurately maintained on HRMS and aligned with audit and compliance standards.
• Reporting & Analytics: Prepare and submit timely and accurate recruitment reports in line with the HR reporting calendar. Support insights and dashboards for decision-making.
• Recruitment Administration: Manage general recruitment administration including database management, CV archiving, and internal mobility coordination where required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:

• 4+ years of relevant HR experience in a talent acquisition or recruitment role, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of business functions within a bank and the talent requirements across different departments.
• Proven ability to evaluate candidates effectively, assessing both technical capabilities and cultural fit.
• Solid knowledge of local labor laws, immigration regulations, and compliance requirements related to hiring practices in the UAE and other relevant geographies.
• Proficient in using applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment platforms, and HRMS tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously.