Digital Talent Acquisition Officer

Job description / Role

We are Chalhoub Group, a leading family business in the world of beauty, fashion and gifts. We have blended our Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury to offer service excellence to all our partners and a unique experience to all our customers for over 6o years

As we continue to grow, it's our vision to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere.

Our passionate teams drive our vision forward, without them, we couldn't create luxury experiences for our customers. Through opportunities, development and support, we empower each and every employee to achieve their career goals - and beyond. It's an exciting journey we're on, and one you could be part of.

What we are looking for:

Do you enjoy getting creative about finding awesome talent? Do you love guiding them through a legendary hiring experience?

We are on the lookout for an amazing Digital Talent Acquisition Officer to join our team. With an ever-evolving approach to finding and retaining quality talent, and through the course of our ongoing Digital Transformation, there is an exciting story to tell about joining our company today.

What you will do:

- Working closely with our managers to identify, attract and on-board key Digital and Technical talent
- Working on the social media & maximizing all relevant sourcing channels
- Advising our managers on recommended recruiting processes
- Ensuring excellent candidate experience throughout all touch points
- Meet with and advise hiring managers on best practices in recruitment and selection process
- Adhere to the recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position
- Review applicants' CVs to evaluate if they meet the position requirements
- Pro-actively source for open and potential future positions
- Develop, proactively, a pool of qualified candidates for immediate replacements
- Upkeep relevant records on the applicant tracking system
- Ensure all applicants have a great candidate experience
- Interview and follow up referrals from management and employees
- Build networks and communities to source and pipeline candidates
- Provide support on other HR projects that include talent acquisition as and when required
- Participate in relevant projects and community activities as and when needed

Requirements

What you need to succeed in this role:

- 1-3 years of experience in similar role
- Significant experience in full cycle technical recruiting, ideally from a mix of internal and agency gigs
- Innovative sourcing methodologies and experience with non-traditional channels to find new candidates
- Proven experience in recruiting for a variety of digital/technical roles in E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Performance Marketing, Social Media, CRM, etc. Development is a plus too!
- A strong understanding of the competitive landscape today for digital recruiting
- A consultative approach with our hiring manager community and creating win/win outcomes
- Familiarity with relevant tools and programs (e.g., applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn, job boards, as well as innovative and unique resources)
- The ability to work effectively in high pressure situations and come up with a creative ways of hitting your targets
- An interest in how branding can help directly influence your recruiting pipelines

About the Company

The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group's success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group's competitive edge in today's market.

By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.