Talent Acquisition Specialist | Emiratization | UAE Nationals

About Us

Grant Thornton UAE is a leading professional services firm, providing audit and assurance, tax and advisory services across multiple industries. We have served public and private sector clients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for almost 60 years and are committed to delivering quality and excellence driven by fresh thinking, diverse perspectives and a personalised approach. Grant Thornton UAE is part of a global network of independent firms with over 76,000 professionals across 150 markets.

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Service Line Overview

Internal Client Services (ICS) is the operational backbone of the firm, providing the essential internal support that enables all client‑facing service lines to deliver high‑quality work. ICS brings together key enabling functions—including IT, Finance, People & Culture, HR Operations, Marketing, and other critical internal teams—to ensure the firm runs efficiently, compliantly, and at scale.

Role Overview

• We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Talent Acquisition Executive to support the firm's Emiratization and UAE National hiring strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and managing UAE National talent across Advisory, Tax, Assurance and Internal Client Services while partnering closely with senior stakeholders to meet hiring requirements and Emiratization objectives.
• This role requires strong recruitment expertise, a thorough understanding of the UAE talent market, and experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes

Key Responsibilities

üSupport end-to-end recruitment for UAE National positions across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah

üSupport in developing and executing sourcing strategies to attract high-quality UAE National talent.

üUtilize LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, professional networks, career fairs, and other sourcing channels to build talent pipelines.

üConduct candidate screening interviews and assess suitability against role requirements.

üCoordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and business leaders.

üProvide regular recruitment updates and market insights to Emiratization project manager

üBuild and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business

üEnsure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process

üSupport Emiratization initiatives and contribute towards achieving organizational hiring targets

üMaintain accurate recruitment records, reports, and candidate tracking data

üStay up to date with labor market trends, Emiratization developments, and UAE National talent availability

üAssist with employer branding and engagement initiatives aimed at attracting UAE National talent

Success Criteria

üBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

üMinimum 1 years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience

üDemonstrated experience recruiting UAE Nationals and supporting Emiratization programs.

üExperience handling multiple vacancies simultaneously across different business functions and locations

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