Talent Acquisition Officer

Air Q Limited is looking for a Talent Acquisition Officer to join our HR team and take ownership of end-to-end recruitment activities. This role is critical in ensuring we attract, hire, and retain top talent aligned with our technical, operational, and business requirements.

About The Role

The Talent Acquisition Officer will manage the complete recruitment lifecycle—from workforce planning support to onboarding handover. You will play a key role in building strong talent pipelines, executing high-volume hiring campaigns, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience across all hiring stages.

This role requires someone who can balance speed, quality, and compliance while handling multiple vacancies across different departments, including technical and specialized roles.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & End-to-End Hiring

• Manage the full recruitment cycle from job requisition to onboarding handover
• Write and post job advertisements across LinkedIn, job portals, and agency networks
• Source candidates proactively using databases, referrals, headhunting, and social platforms
• Screen CVs and shortlist candidates based on technical and role-specific requirements
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and panel members
• Support negotiation and issuance of offer letters in coordination with HR
• Handle multiple vacancies simultaneously while ensuring timely closure of roles
• Lead bulk hiring / mass recruitment drives when required
  
  

Workforce Planning Support

• Collaborate closely with department heads to understand manpower needs
• Assist in manpower planning discussions and hiring prioritization
• Maintain structured recruitment trackers and workforce reports
• Provide regular updates on hiring status, pipeline strength, and forecast gaps
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary coordination point between candidates and hiring managers
• Ensure smooth communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle
• Coordinate with HR operations, PRO, and payroll teams for onboarding formalities
• Maintain a professional and positive candidate experience at all stages
  
  

Recruitment Operations & Compliance

• Maintain and update candidate databases and talent pools
• Ensure all recruitment documentation is accurate and audit-ready
• Track key recruitment KPIs such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source effectiveness
• Ensure recruitment processes comply with UAE Labour Law and internal HR policies
  
  

Employer Branding & Talent Pipeline Development

• Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns
• Build long-term relationships with universities, institutes, and recruitment agencies
• Strengthen talent pipelines for key technical and operational roles
• Contribute to enhancing company visibility as an employer of choice
  
  

Requirements

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• HR or Talent Acquisition certification is an advantage
  
  

Experience

• 4–7 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition
• Strong exposure to end-to-end recruitment processes
• Experience in technical hiring (engineering, UAV, aerospace, or similar industries preferred)
• Proven experience in mass hiring / bulk recruitment campaigns
• Ability to manage multiple roles under tight deadlines
  
  

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong sourcing and headhunting capabilities
• Expertise in candidate screening and behavioral interviewing
• Experience using ATS/HR systems (Odoo experience is a plus)
• Strong reporting and recruitment analytics skills
• Understanding of UAE labour law and hiring compliance
  
  

Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
  
  

Working Conditions

Primary work location: Air Q Limited, Masdar City – Abu Dhabi

• May be required to work across company sites based on operational needs
• Working hours aligned with company policy and business requirements
• Full compliance with internal HR policies and procedures is mandatory