Talent Acquisition Partner - META

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Talent Acquisition Partner – META (Middle East & Turkey Area)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Business Partner to join our dynamic team in the META region. Reporting to the Manager - Talent Acquisition Lead - META, you will play a pivotal role in sourcing, attracting, and acquiring top talent to drive our business objectives. The role can be based in either Dubai, UAE or Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies to attract and hire top talent across the META region.
• Strong stakeholder management, partnering with hiring managers and local HR to understand staffing needs and providing expert guidance on recruitment best practices.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Utilize various recruitment channels including job boards, social media, and networking to identify potential candidates.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing timely feedback and communication.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure alignment of recruitment processes with overall business goals.
• Stay updated on regional labour market trends and industry practices to continuously improve recruitment strategies.
• Provide regular recruitment reports and metrics to senior management.
• Involvement in Campus events: Leverage various career fairs, campus events and network events to enhance engagement both across the region and with international schools.
• Promote the Lilly brand on relevant channels, internally and externally and champion the company as a preferred employer with candidates in synergy with our employer branding and communication strategy.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years regional Talent Acquisition / Recruitment / Executive Search experience across the Gulf / Middle East region, including extensive experience across Saudi Arabia.
• Proven experience in talent acquisition, ideally within the pharmaceutical/Life-sciences sector.
• In-house recruitment experience preferred, although strong recruitment agency experience will be considered.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Recruitment and AI tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Willing to travel (Up to 25%).
• Fluency in English mandatory; proficiency in Arabic is a plus.
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a leading organization in the META region.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
  
  
  

If you are passionate about talent acquisition and have the required experience, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and make a significant impact on our success.

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