Talent Director

About the Opportunity

Join an expanding service-oriented organization undergoing rapid transformation as they seek an experienced Talent Director to drive high-impact growth and talent initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement a comprehensive talent strategy aligned with the company's growth targets.
• Lead the full lifecycle recruitment for both corporate and operational sectors, including executive and senior leadership hires.
• Manage and coach a substantial team, comprising 5 direct reports.
• Enhance recruitment processes for greater effectiveness, governance, and improved hiring metrics.
• Accelerate the hiring timeline without compromising quality, compliance, or budget constraints.
• Steer the modernization of talent technology, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and AI-driven solutions.
• Supervise succession planning, leadership evaluation, and talent development pipelines.
• Drive learning and development programs, leadership growth initiatives, and performance management projects.
• Support organizational change efforts, workforce planning, and transformational projects.
• Oversee talent-related budgeting, analytics, and executive-level reporting.
• Advocate for nationalization policies and encourage workforce diversity strategies.

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record in senior Talent Acquisition leadership roles with experience managing both high-volume and executive-level recruitment.
• Successful history of optimizing recruitment processes, technologies, and service delivery models.
• Experience implementing or enhancing ATS, LMS, and other talent technology platforms.
• Background in transformation management and change leadership.
• Familiarity with Learning & Development, succession planning, and leadership development strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and influence top-level stakeholders.
• Strong skills in analytics, budget management, and workforce planning.
• Preferred experience sectors include hospitality, aviation, retail, healthcare, education, or similar service-driven industries.
• Middle East regional experience highly valued.
• Dynamic, hands-on leadership style characterized by resilience, adaptability, and a focus on delivering results.

Compensation and Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary package up to 45,000 AED per month, along with additional benefits.