Recruitment Officer - UAE National

Job description / Role

Synopsis

As the Talent Acquisition Partner for Technical Recruitment, you will play a key role in identifying, attracting and hiring technical profiles to join our team. You will work closely and partner with the Tech/Ops team to source and select candidates globally, aligning with our employer branding efforts, our TA KPIs and ensuring an outstanding candidate experience at all times.

Accountabilities

• Execute recruitment strategies to attract qualified technical staff within a dynamic and highly competitive talent landscape.
• Utilize industry networks, job boards, social media and other channels to source potential candidates.
• Develop understanding of key target markets for technical candidates based on data and metrics.
• Develop and maintain industry knowledge around competitor airline activity.
• Proactively establish and nurture relationships with prospective candidate pools.
• Make recommendations on location strategy for technical roadshows.
• Lead and participate in the selection process for technical candidates, ensuring a fair, consistent, rigorous and equitable process is followed.
• Coordinate and conduct assessments, including group assessment centres, technical competency tests and interviews, alongside key business stakeholders.
• Advise and guide the technical management team on best practice assessment and selection methodology.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing guidance and support.
• Focus on continuously improving the attraction and selection methodology to ensure we target and hire the best technical talent in the market.

Education & Experience

• 3-5 years' experience within Talent Acquisition in a complex global environment, ideally for technical roles.
• Previous airline experience is desirable.
• Proficient in assessment and selection methodology (e.g., design and facilitation of assessment centres, competency based interviewing, psychometrics).
• High level of attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively influence and engage key stakeholders with credibility.
• Ability to lead and manage recruitment campaigns, with a particular focus on cultural awareness.
• Ambassadorial qualities with the ability to represent the organization in a professional, engaging and personable manner.
• Ability to leverage data and analytics to drive decisions.

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world's leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad's codeshare partners, Etihad's network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad's ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

Recruitment Fraud Alert

Beware of fraudulent job offers from individuals or organizations claiming to represent the Etihad group. We will never ask for personal information, bank details, or payment during the recruitment process. Interviews are conducted face-to-face or via video or telephone before any formal offer. If you are asked for money, please treat it as fraudulent.

About the Company

Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline was set up by a Royal Decree in July 2003, with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. Etihad started commercial operations in November 2003.

With Etihad, everyone who flies with us is welcomed as our guest.

This simple credo illuminates everything we do, from big things like making sure that our fleet is one of the most advanced in the sky, to small touches like letting you choose the films you watch.

Were proud to be the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, our home reflects our commitment to bringing the world closer together - as does our highly cosmopolitan staff.