Associate Manager – Talent Acquisition Jobs in UAE | Dubai Hiring Opportunity.

Job Overview

IFFCO Group is seeking an experienced Associate Manager – Talent Acquisition to support recruitment and talent sourcing activities across its business units and corporate functions. This role focuses on developing effective sourcing strategies, identifying qualified candidates, managing candidate screening and shortlisting, and ensuring timely, cost-effective recruitment for management and business-critical positions.

The successful candidate will work closely with Business Unit HR teams, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and deliver high-quality talent across assigned geographical regions. Candidates with strong sourcing expertise, FMCG recruitment experience, and proficiency in modern recruitment technologies are encouraged to explore this opportunity.

Job Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Department: Corporate Human Resources

Business Group: Human Resources

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Sourcing and Recruitment

• Develop and implement effective talent sourcing strategies to meet recruitment requirements across assigned business units, corporate functions, and geographical regions.
• Source, screen, evaluate, and shortlist candidates based on job requirements, professional experience, educational qualifications, competencies, diversity considerations, and approved recruitment budgets.
• Identify and attract passive candidates and hard-to-find professionals through LinkedIn, social media platforms, professional networks, job portals, and other recruitment channels.
• Ensure candidate sourcing and shortlisting activities are completed within agreed Service Level Agreement (SLA) turnaround times.
• Support timely and cost-effective recruitment while maintaining high standards of candidate quality.
• Identify suitable recruitment agencies and external talent acquisition partners in assigned regions to strengthen sourcing capabilities.

2. Stakeholder Management and Vacancy Alignment

• Collaborate with Business Unit HR teams, HR Business Partners, and hiring managers to understand job requirements and recruitment priorities.
• Conduct Profile Alignment Meetings (PAMs) with relevant stakeholders soon after receiving new vacancies.
• Document and communicate the outcomes of Profile Alignment Meetings to the recruitment panel to ensure a shared understanding of candidate requirements.
• Understand business objectives and translate workforce needs into effective candidate sourcing and shortlisting strategies.
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders regarding candidate availability, sourcing progress, recruitment challenges, and hiring timelines.

3. Applicant Tracking and Recruitment Technology

• Ensure all applicants and shortlisted candidates are accurately recorded in the SuccessFactors recruitment system.
• Use available recruitment technology and applicant tracking tools effectively to manage applications, evaluate candidate profiles, and support shortlisting decisions.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment documentation, and system updates throughout the sourcing process.
• Support the preparation, editing, and publication of job descriptions across relevant job boards and recruitment platforms.
• Maximise the use of available digital recruitment tools to improve sourcing efficiency, reduce recruitment costs, and accelerate hiring.

4. Recruitment Compliance and Employer Branding

• Follow established company recruitment policies, procedures, and hiring guidelines.
• Represent IFFCO Group professionally throughout the recruitment process and act as a positive ambassador for the company.
• Ensure recruitment documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with internal procedures.
• Support fair and consistent candidate evaluation practices while considering relevant qualifications, experience, competencies, and diversity requirements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and recruitment partners to ensure recruitment activities meet company standards.

5. Recruitment Reporting and Performance Monitoring

• Prepare recruitment reports and maintain accurate sourcing and shortlisting statistics.
• Monitor sourcing turnaround time, recruitment lead time, candidate selection ratios, and quality-of-hire indicators.
• Analyse sourcing channel performance to identify effective recruitment methods and opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend cost-saving sourcing strategies that improve recruitment efficiency without compromising candidate quality.
• Maintain reliable recruitment data and documentation to support reporting, decision-making, and process compliance.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be assessed against the following recruitment metrics:

• Sourcing and shortlisting turnaround time
• Number of interviews and selection ratio against shortlisted candidates
• Candidate profile match and shortlist-to-selection conversion rates
• Recruitment lead time and time-to-hire
• Recruitment cost optimisation and cost-saving initiatives
• Quality of hire
• Sourcing channel efficiency and effectiveness
• Accuracy of recruitment data and compliance with established processes

Work Experience Requirements

• 6–8 years of professional experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, and candidate sourcing.
• At least 2–3 years of sourcing experience within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry.
• Demonstrated experience in sourcing and shortlisting candidates for management-level positions, business units, or corporate functions.
• Practical knowledge of LinkedIn sourcing, social media recruitment, job portals, and recruitment partner management.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruitment technology, including SuccessFactors, is relevant to the role.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to manage multiple vacancies within agreed hiring timelines.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a relevant discipline.
• A specialisation in Human Resources or relevant recruitment qualifications would be beneficial.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Talent sourcing and candidate identification
• Recruitment planning and selection processes
• FMCG recruitment and industry knowledge
• Passive candidate sourcing and talent pipeline development
• Applicant tracking systems and HR technology
• Recruitment reporting, documentation, and data accuracy
• Stakeholder communication and relationship management
• Recruitment policies, procedures, and compliance
• Customer-centric approach
• Planning, prioritisation, and decision-making
• Ownership, accountability, and results orientation
• Self-management and team collaboration
• Recruitment cost optimisation and sourcing channel analysis

About the Opportunity

This Associate Manager – Talent Acquisition position offers an opportunity for experienced recruitment professionals to contribute to workforce planning and talent acquisition across a large business environment. The role is particularly suitable for professionals with strong candidate sourcing skills, FMCG recruitment exposure, and the ability to partner effectively with HR teams and hiring managers.