Job description
Black & Grey HR is hiring for a leading construction and contracting company in the UAE that delivers large-scale commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects. We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and execute end-to-end recruitment strategies across corporate, technical, engineering, project management, and site-based functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in the UAE construction talent market, workforce planning, employer branding, stakeholder management, and building high-performing teams to support the organization's continued growth and project expansion.Key Responsibilities:- Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for all positions across the organization.- Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with business growth plans and project requirements.- Partner closely with business leaders, department heads, and project teams to understand hiring needs and workforce forecasts.- Manage recruitment for technical and non-technical roles, including engineering, project management, commercial, HSE, procurement, and site operations.- Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.- Develop sourcing strategies through job portals, social media, professional networks, referrals, and recruitment agencies.- Ensure timely closure of vacancies while maintaining quality-of-hire standards.- Drive employer branding initiatives to strengthen the company's market presence and attractiveness as an employer.- Monitor recruitment metrics, KPIs, and market trends to improve hiring effectiveness.- Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, universities, and industry associations.- Ensure compliance with UAE labour laws and company recruitment policies.- Lead, mentor, and develop the recruitment team to achieve hiring objectives.- Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.- 12–15 years of overall recruitment and talent acquisition experience.- Minimum 8 years of talent acquisition experience within construction or contracting companies in the UAE/GCC.- Strong experience recruiting for engineering, project management, commercial, and site-based roles.- Proven track record of managing high-volume recruitment and workforce planning activities.- Familiar with UAE construction industry and talent market.- Experience with ATS platforms, recruitment analytics, and modern sourcing methodologies.- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.- Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.- Must be currently based in the UAE and available for face-to-face interviews.Benefits- Attractive Salary + Benefits