Talent Acquisition Executive – Aldar Education (6 Months)

The incumbent will implement set sourcing strategies to build pipelines of potential applicants, create and implement end-to-end candidate hiring processes to ensure a positive experience and form close relationships with hiring managers to ensure clear candidate/interviewer expectations.

Main Duties:

• Manage the recruiting process to meet hiring goals through the use of effective resource management by using ie the Company’s Application Tracking System (ORC), relevant job boards and social media
• Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs in different areas and departments
• Determine selection criteria for candidates by liaising with managers and other members of staff
• Source applicants through online channels, such as LinkedIn and other professional networks as well as maintaining relationship with external recruitment and souring agencies
• Create job descriptions and interview questions that reflect the requirements for each position
• Identify and refine down the most suitable talent from available candidates
• Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, and in-person interviews – if possible
• Assess candidates’ information, including CVs, portfolios and references
• Support organizing and attend job fairs and recruitment events to build a strong candidate pipeline and identify talents for the company
• Keep records of all materials used for recruitment, including interview notes and related paperwork, to share with key stakeholders

Specific Duties:

• Plan and implement company talent acquisition strategy
• Maintain company’s policy for talent benchmarking, talent assessment and interviewing
• Maintain and implement recruitment and selection processes (resume screening, screening calls, interviews etc.)
• Reviews and reports employment applications and background checks
• Serve as brand ambassador at various events, like career fairs or on-campus recruiting events
• Represent company internally and externally at events with a goal of networking and relationship building with potential candidate communities
• Build long-term relationships with past and potential candidates
• Manage respective candidate pools to ensure qualified candidates remain engaged in current or future opportunities
• Administer and submit all hiring paperwork for new employees
• Generate monthly updates for company’s leadership about upcoming talent acquisition initiatives
• Create monthly reports on key talent acquisition metrics
• Work closely with marketing department to develop creative ways for addressing talent acquisition challenges
• Suggest new ideas for improving talent acquisition activities
• Other duties as required

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, or similar

Minimum Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in Talent Acquisition

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Good work experience in talent acquisition
• Familiarity with social media, C.V. databases, and professional networks
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ie ORC)
• Experience in using LinkedIn Talent Solutions to proactively source candidates
• A keen understanding of the requirements for each role in the company
• Proficient in using MS Office
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral
• Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
• Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.
• Ability to think ahead and out of the box
• Organizational ability of self.
• Forethought and forward planning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate with all stakeholders up and down the organization
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

Main Duties    
•    Manage the recruiting process to meet hiring goals through the use of effective resource management by using ie the Company’s Application Tracking System (Taleo), relevant job boards and social media
•    Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs in different areas and departments
•    Determine selection criteria for candidates by liaising with managers and other members of staff
•    Source applicants through online channels, such as LinkedIn and other professional networks as well as maintaining relationship with external recruitment and souring agencies
•    Create job descriptions and interview questions that reflect the requirements for each position
•    Identify and refine down the most suitable talent from available candidates
•    Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, and in-person interviews – if possible
•    Assess candidates’ information, including CVs, portfolios and references
•    Support organizing and attend job fairs and recruitment events to build a strong candidate pipeline and identify talents for the company
•    Keep records of all materials used for recruitment, including interview notes and related paperwork, to share with key stakeholders

Specific Duties    
•    Plan and implement company talent acquisition strategy
•    Maintain company’s policy for talent benchmarking, talent assessment and interviewing
•    Maintain and implement recruitment and selection processes (resume screening, screening calls, interviews etc.)
•    Reviews and reports employment applications and background checks
•    Serve as brand ambassador at various events, like career fairs or on-campus recruiting events
•    Represent company internally and externally at events with a goal of networking and relationship building with potential candidate communities
•    Build long-term relationships with past and potential candidates
•    Manage respective candidate pools to ensure qualified candidates remain engaged in current or future opportunities
•    Administer and submit all hiring paperwork for new employees
•    Generate monthly updates for company’s leadership about upcoming talent acquisition initiatives
•    Create monthly reports on key talent acquisition metrics
•    Work closely with marketing department to develop creative ways for addressing talent acquisition challenges
•    Suggest new ideas for improving talent acquisition activities
•    Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, or similar

Minimum Experience   
•    2-3 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, recruitment – preferably within the Education sector

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills    
•    Good work experience in talent acquisition
•    Familiarity with social media, C.V. databases, and professional networks
•    Experience with full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
•    Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ie Taleo)
•    Experience in using LinkedIn Talent Solutions to proactively source candidates
•    A keen understanding of the requirements for each role in the company
•    Proficient in using MS Office
•    Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
•    Fluent English communication skills, written and oral
•    Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
•    Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.
•    Ability to think ahead and out of the box
•    Organizational ability of self.
•    Forethought and forward planning.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills.
•    Ability to communicate with all stakeholders up and down the organization
•    Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
•    Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment