Assistant Vice President - Talent Acquisition

Job description / Role

Company

Al Futtaim Private Company LLC

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand, responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Talent Acquisition to oversee and execute recruitment strategies that attract top talent to our organization. You will manage the day-to-day recruitment operations, plan strategies in accordance with recruitment requirements, and collaborate closely with hiring managers to meet staffing goals effectively and efficiently.

What you will do:

• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and create targeted recruitment plans
• Utilize various sourcing methods including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals to attract qualified candidates
• Maintain and improve recruitment processes and workflows to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Monitor recruitment metrics and provide regular reports on hiring progress and market trends
• Coordinate with external agencies and job portals as needed
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies throughout recruitment
• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives in hiring practices
• Manage recruitment-related administrative tasks, such as job postings and applicant tracking system updates

Required skills to be successful:

• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and sourcing techniques
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

What equips you for the role:

• Bacheloru2019s degree in human resources or a related field
• 7-10 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, three of which are at managerial level
• Proven experience managing recruitment in the UAE or GCC region

About Orient Insurance PJSC

Orient Insurance Company commenced operations in 1982 as a part of the reputed Al-Futtaim Group and has since recorded progressively steady growth. The company is counted among the leaders in the UAE insurance market. Orient Insurance Company has a paid-up capital of AED 500 million, which is the highest in the insurance industry in the UAE. With its head office in Dubai, the company serves its clientele through an extensive branch network in Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE, Muscat in Sultanate of Oman, Riyadh in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.