Regional Talent Acquisition Manager - Retail Industry

Any Arab National, Any GCC National, Any Nationality

Annual Air Ticket, Annual Bonus, Annual Leaves As Per Labour Law, Medical Insurance, Visa

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of recruiters to execute a regional recruitment strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide coaching and development to the recruitment team, setting clear objectives and conducting regular performance reviews.
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and high-performance team culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Set and maintain high standards for team performance, ensuring efficiency, professionalism, and quality in all recruitment activities.
• Handle escalated recruitment challenges and resolve issues that impact the team’s effectiveness.

Strategic Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:

• Develop and execute a regional talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the company’s broader business and growth goals, including expansion into new markets and seasonal hiring needs.
• Work with senior management and department heads to forecast future talent needs and identify high-priority roles.
• Lead the implementation of innovative and cost-effective recruitment strategies to attract top-tier candidates for various retail roles (store leadership, associates, corporate functions, etc.).
• Analyze regional hiring trends, labor market data, and competitor insights to adapt recruitment strategies and maintain a competitive edge in the talent market.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and senior leadership to ensure alignment on hiring priorities and team needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing insights on market conditions, recruitment trends, and talent-related strategies.
• Partner with HR, Learning & Development, and other departments to ensure that talent acquisition strategies align with overall workforce planning and organizational growth goals.
• Work closely with HR business partners to manage the onboarding process and ensure new hires are successfully integrated into the organization.

Employee Branding & Market Presence:

• Lead initiatives to strengthen the company’s employer brand in the retail industry, ensuring that the organization is seen as an employer of choice by top talent.
• Leverage social media, job boards, and other recruitment channels to build and maintain a positive company image and attract high-quality candidates.
• Represent the company at job fairs, campus events, and other recruiting activities to raise awareness and engage with potential candidates.

Data-Driven Decision Making & Reporting:

• Track, analyze, and report on key recruitment metrics to senior leadership, offering insights and recommendations to improve hiring strategies.
• Use data and analytics to drive decisions on recruitment tactics, market compensation, and talent pipeline development.
• Continuously assess and improve recruitment tools, technologies, and processes to ensure they are aligned with the business’s needs and enhance overall recruitment efficiency.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, ideally within the retail industry, with at least 4 years of experience in a leadership or management role. Should handle minimum 5 members.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a recruitment team, including coaching, performance management, and team development.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into actionable recruitment plans.