BUSINESS INTRODUCTION
Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 43,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie & Fitch, & Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.
JOB TITLE
Talent Sourcing Senior Manager | Majid Al Futtaim Global Solutions | People & Organisation
ROLE SUMMARY
The Talent Sourcing Sr. Manager Retail supports talent acquisition excellence and leads sourcing efforts for Retail & drives sourcing strategy, builds a strong retail talent pipeline, and ensures timely access to top talent for exceptional customer experiences. This role leads a team of Sourcing Specialists to deliver high-quality talent quickly, while partnering with universities and external organizations to grow early talent & develop talent intelligence capabilities.
ROLE PROFILE
- Lead the development of a retail talent intelligence capability that continuously gathers insights on competitor hiring, market availability, and compensation trends within the retail and FMCG landscape
- Build and nurture strong relationships with universities, vocational institutions, and retail training academies to establish a steady pipeline of high-quality early and mid-career retail talent.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition (TA) Business Partners and retail leaders to understand store-level and functional talent needs, aligning sourcing strategies with workforce priorities (frontline, operations, supply chain, and commercial).
- Ensure market data and candidate insights are documented, analyzed, and shared effectively across Retail OPCO to support strategic workforce planning
- Provide regular talent market briefings to TA and retail leadership to inform proactive sourcing strategies
- Balance reactive hiring needs with proactive pipeline building, ensuring continuous community engagement for critical retail functions (e.g., store management, logistics, and commercial buying
- Train, mentor, monitor, and evaluate the performance of the Sourcing Specialist, providing constructive feedback and coaching to help them improve their effectiveness in talent acquisition
- Design and implement upskilling programs focused on multi-channel sourcing, candidate engagement, and employer branding.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 8 years experience with at least 3 years in a talent acquisition/recruitment focused role. Experience of leading and building high performing teams.
- Strong research and analytical skills, combined with good knowledge of sourcing techniques, including direct sourcing, networking, and online platforms
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools
WHAT WE OFFER
- At Majid Al Futtaim, we're on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We're proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
- Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
- Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
