Talent Partner - Arabia

Job Title: Talent Partner - Arabia

Grade: WL1E

Location: Dubai, UAE (with requirements to travel across other Arabia markets as needed in KSA, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Bahrain)
Function: Human Resources (People Experience team)
Reports to: PEX (People Experience & Operations) Director - PTAB

About Unilever

Unilever is one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies, with products used by 3.4 billion people across 190 countries every day. Our brands are loved globally, and we strive to improve the lives of our consumers and the communities we serve. Guided by our purpose—to make sustainable living commonplace—we believe that doing business the right way drives superior performance.

At the heart of our success are our people. We believe that when individuals work with purpose, we create a better business and a better world. At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey in a collaborative and flexible working environment. We are committed to fostering equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach; instead, we empower you with the tools and opportunities to shape your own future.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a dynamic, ambitious, and experienced Talent Partner (core recruitment, talent attraction as well as talent strategy) to join our team. In this role, you will partner with business leaders to understand talent needs and deliver strategic recruitment solutions. You will lead proactive resource planning, manage senior-level hiring, and guide the supporting recruitment hub team (based out of Cairo, Egypt) to provide exceptional candidate and stakeholder experiences.

You will own the Talent Acquisition agenda, collaborating closely with regional TA Hubs to translate market needs and foster a One Team Culture across markets and hubs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional recruitment strategies aligned with Global TA Strategy and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) objectives.

• Drive proactive sourcing and talent pipelining to build a strong pool of high-quality candidates for current and future needs.

• Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders on workforce planning, identifying critical roles and future skill requirements.

• Lead recruitment for WL1+ and WL2+ roles, including interviews, decision support, and offer management.

• Collaborate with TA Hub teams to ensure seamless delivery and alignment with global processes.

• Analyze recruitment data and trends (e.g., time-to-hire, source effectiveness) to identify bottlenecks and optimize processes.

• Champion process improvements and innovation, ensuring compliance with global standards while addressing local challenges.

• Promote diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

What You Need to Succeed

Experience & Qualifications

• Strategic mindset with expertise in workforce planning and talent forecasting.

• Strong understanding of GCC talent landscape, including cultural nuances and labor market dynamics.

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on Emiratization experience, with a proven track record of hiring top Emirati talent.

• Proficiency in talent analytics and dashboards to drive data-based decisions.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Hands-on experience with digital recruitment tools and technologies for efficiency and automation.

Required Skills

• Strategic Talent Acquisition

• People Leadership

• Stakeholder Management

• Recruitment Data Analysis

• Sourcing Channel Performance Analysis

• Innovation Mindset & Digital Awareness

Unilever Behaviors

• Care Deeply

• Focus on What Counts

• Stay Three Steps Ahead

• Deliver with Excellence

Why Join Us?

At Unilever, you’ll work on brands that make a real impact, in an environment that values purpose-driven work, flexibility, and inclusion. We offer competitive benefits, continuous learning opportunities, and a culture that empowers you to thrive.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.