Senior Recruitment Specialist - UAE Nationals Only

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the direction and delivery of recruitment activities, partnering closely with the talent acquisition team, hiring managers and business stakeholders to attract, assess and secure top UAE national talent for Etihad. You will design and execute recruitment plans to ensure our ambitious growth targets are achieved efficiently and within agreed timelines. The role focuses on delivering successful recruitment outcomes across programmes and direct hire roles, building strong national talent pipelines, ensuring a strong candidate experience, and supporting Etihad's talent acquisition strategy. Accountabilities Recruitment activities: manage recruitment related activities including sourcing, screening, shortlisting, interviewing and assessing candidates using relevant assessment tools. Stakeholder management: partner with hiring managers and business stakeholders to understand talent needs, define candidate profiles and act as a trusted advisor throughout the hiring process. External partnerships: develop and manage relationships with academic institutions, government partners, and talent networks to strengthen sourcing channels and enhance Etihad's recruitment reach. Event management: plan and coordinate recruitment events including career fairs, university engagements and talent attraction initiatives to strengthen talent pipelines and promote Etihad as an employer of choice. Assessment days: lead the design and execution of assessment and selection processes for UAE national programmes, ensuring they are efficient and aligned with hiring requirements. Employer branding: assist with employer branding initiatives specific to UAE national recruitment, in collaboration with the Employer Branding team. Metrics & Data: monitor recruitment metrics, analyse hiring data to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment efforts, and prepare reports and insights to support recruitment planning and continuous improvement.

3 to 6 years of recruitment experience, preferably within a large organization with a strong focus on UAE national recruitment. Bachelors degree from accredited institution. A professional certification such as CIPD, SHRM, PHR is a plus. Demonstrated expertise in sourcing, assessment, and selection methods tailored to meet operational requirements and regulatory standards. Proficiency in recruitment technologies and tools, with the ability to utilise data and analytics to inform decision-making and improve talent acquisition outcomes. Fluency in both Arabic and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Manage recruitment related activities including sourcing, screening, shortlisting, interviewing and assessing candidates using relevant assessment tools. Partner with hiring managers and business stakeholders to understand talent needs, define candidate profiles and act as a trusted advisor throughout the hiring process. Develop and manage relationships with academic institutions, government partners, and talent networks to strengthen sourcing channels and enhance Etihad's recruitment reach. Plan and coordinate recruitment events including career fairs, university engagements and talent attraction initiatives to strengthen talent pipelines and promote Etihad as an employer of choice. Lead the design and execution of assessment and selection processes for UAE national programmes, ensuring they are efficient and aligned with hiring requirements. Assist with employer branding initiatives specific to UAE national recruitment, in collaboration with the Employer Branding team. Monitor recruitment metrics, analyse hiring data to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment efforts, and prepare reports and insights to support recruitment planning and continuous improvement.