Director of Talent Acquisition

Director of Talent Acquisition

• Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Human Resources
• 2522
• Corporate Office - Dubai

Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW We are looking for an experienced and passionate talent acquisition specialist with a genuine love for people and a desire to help Aman Group and candidates alike to find their perfect match. The role, in conjunction with the Global Head of Talent, is responsible for developing and executing talent acquisition strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent across all levels of the Aman Group Corporate offices and certain key positions in our hotels. This role will collaborate closely with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives and will be responsible to manage the full recruitment cycle across functions and seniority level. This position can be based out of either our Dubai, London or Swiss Corporate Office. Responsibilities

• Work with Global Head of Talent on the overall Talent Acquisition strategy for Aman Group that aligns to business goals and supports business growth.
• Responsible for the Talent Acquisition function for all roles in the Corporate offices and supports Talent Acquisition of property GMs and Hotel Managers as needed.
• Support in leading, developing and mentoring the Talent Coordinator to ensure high performance and success.
• Partner with senior leadership and hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and develop proactive recruitment plans to address current and future talent requirements.
• Utilise a variety of sourcing channels and recruitment tools to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates for open positions, including but not limited to internal talent, job boards, social media, professional networks, employee referrals and establishment and engagement with the Aman Alumni. The aim is to reduce the reliance on and use of recruitment agencies where possible.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, including hiring approvals, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer negotiation and contract issuance, ensuring a positive candidate experience at every touchpoint before handing to the talent team for onboarding.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to enhance the company's reputation as an employer of choice and promote our unique culture, values, and opportunities for career development.
• Develop and maintain key metrics and analytics to track recruitment effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions to optimise talent acquisition processes and outcomes.
• Oversee the Talent Acquisition on property in collaboration with the Regional HR Directors to ensure consistency in talent acquisition approach and candidate experience across properties giving guidance and supporting with training as needed.
• Establish talent pipelines for positions and work closely with the Global Head of Talent to understand the succession plan and gaps.
• Support new opening hotels in recruitment of the Excom team in collaboration with the Regional HR Directors.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process and takes responsibility for the Talent Acquisition lines of the Global HR P&L.
• Establish and maintain relations with key Hotel Schools ensuring Aman Group is given priority access to top talent and ensure our presence at key career fairs for recruiting Management Development Program candidates and Interns.
• Stay informed about market trends, best practices, and innovations in talent acquisition and recruitment technology, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance our approach and stay ahead of the competition.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or Hospitality related field
• Extensive experience in Talent Acquisition and Executive Search in the hospitality sector, including developing and executing talent acquisition strategies and sourcing talents for an international organization for both Corporate and hotels
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of empathy and EQ with the ability to build lasting relationships at all levels of the organization
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal. Any additional language is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, project management and organisational skills
• Pro-active, able to prioritize and deliver in tight deadlines

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