Talent Acquisition Specialist

Contract Type:  Fixed term contract - 6 months

Location:  Dubai

Working closely with the Talent Acquisition Team Lead, along with various HR and business stakeholders, the role will focus on recruitment across our middle east regional businesses, and partner closely with the existing Talent Acquisition Specialists in post.  

Responsible for ensuring the identification, assessment and acquisition of talent for Study Group within middle east.   Ensuring that high-quality standards are met in hiring practices in terms of time, cost and quality; and that the Study Group employment brand is strengthened through best-in-class efficient recruitment and on-boarding processes. 

The role will support building a true centre of excellence within the Talent Acquisition function, delivering not only end-to-end recruitment across the business but developing exciting programmatic elements to take the function to the next level. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Timely screening of prospective job applicants to evaluate their skills and qualifications 
• Ensuring that potential job candidates are an excellent fit for Study Group  
• Producing and posting job adverts that attract appropriate candidates 
• Design and conduct introduction screening calls focusing on relevance and quality for the role 
• Create shortlists of potential and high-quality candidates and present to Hiring Managers 
• Regularly communicate with candidates and hiring managers to schedule a variety of different interviews, advising on assessment criteria and questions and occasionally joining the panel to offer support.  
• Accurately and timely recording candidate information and updating candidate progress information on the applicant tracking system (ATS)  
• Create specific talent pools using our internal candidate database and utilising for difficult roles 
• Proactively approach passive candidates regarding open vacancies using a variety of sourcing tools and systems 
• Flexibility to work with changing priorities based on business needs and supporting colleagues when asked 
• Flexibility to manage and influence internal and external stakeholders 
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver under challenging deadlines 
• Managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously 
• Striving to find better solutions to recruitment activity to increase quality of hire and reduce non-value add activity  
• Complete ad-hoc tasks/projects as requested by management 

• A demonstrable consultative approach towards managing effective candidate and stakeholder relationships. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication 
• Substantial experience in an in-house or RPO environment is a preferred, but this is equally a great opportunity for someone currently in a recruitment agency environment to move in-house. 
• Agency experience is also a strength.   
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and CV databases and platforms 
• Experience of recruiting across multiple functions (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Admin, Operations) is highly preferential. 
• Ability to effectively work in a matrix environment; 
• Proven ability to work autonomously and take ownership of tasks, seeing them through to successful outcomes; 
• Ability to multitask with a positive outlook and a genuine passion for recruitment. 
• Additional languages advantageous but not essential

ABOUT US 
Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we are able to provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available.  

ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE  
Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants, the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country-specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification. 
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