Talent Acquisition Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

Miral Experiences is a leading creator and operator of world-class leisure, entertainment, and cultural destinations in Abu Dhabi. We bring iconic experiences to life through innovation, operational excellence, and a strong focus on people and guest experience. As we continue to grow, we are building high-performing teams that shape the future of entertainment in the region.

The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead and oversee end-to-end recruitment activities across Miral Experiences and its managed properties. This role is responsible for managing a team of recruiters, driving efficient and cost-effective hiring strategies, and partnering closely with hiring managers to deliver high-quality talent within optimized timelines.

Vacancy Assessment & Planning

• Conduct independent intake meetings with hiring managers to fully understand role requirements, budgets, and timelines


• Review vacancy details to ensure all approvals and prerequisites are in place


• Partner with HR Business Partners to support smooth hiring processes and escalate issues when required


• Oversee hiring plans to ensure realistic timelines for sourcing, interviews, calibration, and offers

Sourcing & Talent Pipelines

• Oversee vacancy postings across career portals, job boards, and agency platforms


• Ensure efficient use of job boards and track ROI


• Source candidates through ATS, job boards, and proactive outreach


• Engage passive candidates for niche and hard-to-fill roles


• Build and maintain strong industry talent pipelines

Screening & Shortlisting

• Review and shortlist CVs from multiple sourcing channels


• Conduct tele-screen interviews to assess fit, interest, and availability


• Update candidate records and correspondence via the ATS


• Present shortlisted candidates to hiring managers

Interviews & Assessments

• Interview candidates to assess technical and cultural fit


• Plan and lead assessment centers as required


• Share structured feedback with hiring managers


• Facilitate calibration meetings and support final hiring decisions


• Provide regular vacancy status updates through reports and meetings

Recruitment Campaigns

• Plan and lead overseas recruitment trips and local open days


• Prepare and deliver company and role presentations


• Collaborate with agencies on targeted sourcing campaigns


• Support additional recruitment initiatives and projects as assigned

Team Leadership & Reporting

• Lead and coach the Talent Acquisition team through regular progress reviews


• Drive engagement, knowledge-sharing, and team collaboration


• Prepare quarterly and ad-hoc recruitment performance reports

• Degree, diploma, or certification in Human Resources


• CIPD or SHRM qualification


• 4–5 years of Talent Acquisition experience within theme parks, hospitality, or similar fast-paced environments


• Proven in-house full-cycle recruitment experience


• Strong working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems


• Experience with interviewing, assessment, and offer negotiation


• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills


• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities


• Experience with social media sourcing


• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and people-focused environment