Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Company

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, health, retail including M&S brand; employing more than 33,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, we partner with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands.

Al-Futtaim’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, integrity; Al-Futtaim continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day. For more information visit: www.alfuttaim.com

AL-FUTTAIM VALUES: RESPECT I EXCELLENCE | COLLABORATION I INTEGRITY

Role Overview

The Talent Acquisition Partner will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment for both frontline (store operations) and backend (corporate & support) roles across multiple retail brands. Operating in a fast-paced environment, this role will partner closely with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to deliver timely, high-quality hiring solutions supporting business growth, seasonal ramp-ups, and workforce planning needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for high-volume frontline and critical backend roles across multiple retail brands
• Execute effective sourcing strategies through job portals, LinkedIn, agencies, referrals, and talent pipelines
• Conduct structured screening and competency-based interviews to ensure quality hiring outcomes
• Partner with hiring managers and HR teams to align recruitment strategies, role requirements, and hiring timelines
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines to support workforce planning, peak periods, and store openings
• Leverage recruitment data and metrics to improve speed-to-hire and quality of hire
• Deliver a positive candidate experience through clear communication and professional engagement
• Support employer branding initiatives and participate in recruitment events and talent outreach
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and labour regulations
• Drive continuous improvement in recruitment processes, systems, vendor management, and data accuracy

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field
• Minimum 4-6years of Talent Acquisition experience, preferably within retail, FMCG, or fast-paced environments
• Strong experience managing high-volume frontline recruitment as well as specialist corporate hiring
• Proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders across different brands and functions
• Strong sourcing capability using LinkedIn, job portals, and direct search techniques
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight timelines
• Familiarity with ATS and HR systems (e.g. SuccessFactors is an advantage