Director of Talent Acquisition - Hospitality & Tourism

Confidential Search – MENA Region Business Umbrella Group is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a client in the hospitality and tourism sector. A hospitality employer is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead leadership hiring, pre-opening recruitment and frontline talent strategy. Key Responsibilities • Build TA strategy across hotel, leisure and guest-service operations. • Lead hiring for management, specialist and volume service roles. • Manage recruitment partners and improve speed and quality of hire. • Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team. Requirements • TA leadership in hospitality, tourism or service-led multi-site businesses. • Strong pre-opening or rapid-growth hiring exposure preferred. • Proven record of leading senior teams and influencing C-suite and board stakeholders. • Degree in a relevant discipline; professional certification is an advantage. • GCC / MENA experience strongly preferred. What's on Offer • Senior leadership mandate with direct access to the top team. • Competitive executive package aligned to seniority. • On-site role within the MENA region. How to Apply Apply via LinkedIn with your updated CV. All applications are handled in strict confidence; shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Business Umbrella Group search team. Show more Show less

TA leadership in hospitality, tourism or service-led multi-site businesses. Strong pre-opening or rapid-growth hiring exposure preferred. Proven record of leading senior teams and influencing C-suite and board stakeholders. Degree in a relevant discipline; professional certification is an advantage. GCC / MENA experience strongly preferred.

Build TA strategy across hotel, leisure and guest-service operations. Lead hiring for management, specialist and volume service roles. Manage recruitment partners and improve speed and quality of hire. Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team.