Talent Acquisition Lead

Company: Nationwide MEA Properties

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Head of HR
Employment Type: Full-time

About Nationwide MEA Properties

Nationwide MEA Properties is a leading real estate agency in Abu Dhabi, delivering exceptional property solutions to a diverse clientele. We are a results-driven organization looking to expand our footprint in the UAE market. To support our aggressive growth strategy, we are seeking a highly experienced Talent Acquisition Lead to architect our hiring strategies and attract top-tier talent.

Role Summary

The Talent Acquisition Lead will own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for Nationwide MEA Properties. With 710 years of experience, you will move beyond transactional hiring to act as a strategic talent partner to the leadership team. You will be responsible for manpower planning, executive search, and building a high-performance workforcespecifically focusing on acquiring top-producing Real Estate Consultants and key operational staff.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Talent Planning

• Design and execute a comprehensive Talent Acquisition strategy aligned with the company's revenue goals and expansion plans.

• Partner with department heads to forecast hiring needs (Manpower Planning) and define role requirements.

• Develop specific strategies for high-volume recruitment of commission-based Real Estate Agents versus corporate/support roles.

2. Sourcing & Headhunting

• Lead executive search and headhunting initiatives for senior roles and top-performing property consultants.

• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of potential candidates using advanced sourcing techniques (LinkedIn Recruiter, networking events, competitor mapping, and referrals).

• Manage and optimize external recruitment agency relationships and negotiate terms of business.

3. Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

• Position Nationwide MEA Properties as an Employer of Choice within the Abu Dhabi real estate market.

• Oversee the candidate journey to ensure a professional, seamless, and engaging experience from application to offer acceptance.

• Manage the company's careers page and LinkedIn presence to attract active and passive talent.

4. Data & Reporting

• Track and analyze key recruitment metrics (Time-to-Hire, Cost-per-Hire, Source Effectiveness, Employee Retention).

• Provide weekly and monthly reports to Senior Management, offering insights on market trends and salary benchmarking.

5. Leadership & Compliance

• Mentor and guide junior HR/Recruitment staff.

• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with UAE Labor Law and internal policies.

• Oversee the offer management process, including salary negotiation and contract issuance.

  
  
  

Requirements

Candidate Requirements

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.

• Mandatory Certification: Must hold a recognized senior HR qualification such as CIPD Level 7, SHRM-SCP, CHRM, or equivalent.

Experience

• 7 10 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition.

• At least 4 years of managerial experience.

• Industry Experience: Proven track record in the Real Estate, Property Development, or Luxury Retail sectors in the UAE is highly preferred.

• Demonstrable experience hiring for both commission-based sales roles and corporate support functions.

Skills & Competencies

• Language: Native-level or completely fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory. Arabic is an advantage but not required.

• Strong headhunting skills with the ability to attract passive candidates.

• Expertise in salary negotiation and closing candidates at a senior level.

• Proficiency with modern ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) and HRIS.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills; able to push back and advise senior leadership.

  
  
  

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive leadership-level salary package.

• Performance-based incentives/bonuses related to recruitment targets.

• Medical Insurance and Visa.

• Annual Air Ticket.

• A key strategic seat at the table in a growing organization.