Talent Acquisition People Partner

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More About The Role

Job Title: Talent Acquisition People Partner

Team: People Team - META

Reporting to: People Director

Location: Dubai, UAE

As a Talent Acquisition People Partner you will play a critical role in shaping Burson’s workforce by attracting, sourcing, and hiring top talent across the META region (Middle East, Turkey, South Africa, and Egypt). Reporting to the People Director, you will develop and execute recruitment strategies that align with Burson’s business objectives while championing inclusion and compliance. This role requires strong stakeholder management skills, expertise in leveraging Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and a deep understanding of local labour laws across the META region. Additionally, you will collaborate with the broader People Team to ensure alignment between talent acquisition efforts and operational priorities.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with regional and global priorities, including nationalisation frameworks such as Emiratisation.
• Partner with hiring managers and People Partners to define role specifications and ensure alignment with workforce planning needs.
• Utilise advanced sourcing methods and manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to offer negotiation.
• Provide coaching and guidance to hiring managers on candidate assessment and selection best practices.
• Monitor and analyse recruitment metrics to inform decision-making and drive process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws, visa regulations, WPP governance standards, and SOX requirements.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline, proactively identifying high-potential candidates for current and future roles.
• Foster partnerships with universities, agencies, and government entities to strengthen talent acquisition capabilities.
• Collaborate with the People Team on operational initiatives to enhance employee experience and support organisational goals.
  
  

Experience That Contributes To Success

• Proven experience in talent acquisition, recruiting for diverse roles across multiple geographies, particularly in the META region.
• Strong knowledge of local labour laws, WPP governance standards, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Expertise in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR Information Systems (HRIS) to enhance recruitment processes.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach to execution and problem-solving.
• Analytical skills to interpret recruitment data and provide actionable insights.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing competing priorities with resilience and adaptability.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive hiring process and promoting Burson as an employer of choice.
  
  

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You Belong At Burson

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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