Lead Talent Acquisition Full-time Job

Key Result Areas:Contribute to the development of recruiting plans and strategies and their implementation.Review and improve Talent Acquisition policies and procedures on a regular basis and make any needed changes.Lead and supervise QF wide recruitment initiatives & to develop integrated strategy with alignment to QF workforce plans.Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Director to develop the annual Talent Acquisition budget.Participate in setting objectives for the Talent Acquisition team in order to improve Talent Acquisition Department staff performance and increase productivityReceive recruitment requests for approved position vacancies; place internal and external advertisements and announcements, including on the QF Website and social media, in order to source CVsCoordinate arrangements for participation in recruiting opportunities such as job fairs, exhibitions, and conferences; attend as assignedConduct research to identify and recommend executive search firms, as needed. Serve as the focal point for contracted recruitment agencies. Coordinate requests for contract paymentsReview the performance of recruitment agencies and recruitment websites to inform future service arrangementsReview and improve talent on-boarding experience by applying best practices & solutionsReview, screen, and vet CVs; forward suitable ones to the relevant hiring entity with a summary of each candidate’s skills, experience, and qualificationsObtain short-lists from hiring entities; contact short-listed candidates to determine their availability & interest, and conduct initial interviews via phoneRepresent Human Capital (HC) at job interviews to provide any needed guidance and to ensure that they are conducted in adherence to QF HC policies and proceduresReceive candidate selections from hiring entities; check candidate qualifications to ensure that minimum requirements of the position are met, and contact candidates to request additional information and required documents.

Coordinate reference checking to support hiring decisionsPrepare offer proposals and issue official offer letters to initiate the hiring processSupervise completion of formalities in regard to visas, police clearances, airline tickets, medical checkups, accommodations, initial transportation, etc.; create staff numbers on the ERPSupervise completion of recruitment records, documentation, and statistical reporting to ensure that required paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely mannerCoordinate with the Talent Acquisition Officer to send thank-you emails to unsuccessful candidates; ensure that their details are entered into the candidate database for future referenceAnalyze recruitment requests that require exception approvals from senior management, as directedGenerate reports, such as the monthly Talent Acquisition report, as required or requested for management informationPromote QF’s reputation as a “best place to work” Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences or other relevant field; Master’s preferred6-8 years of Talent Acquisition experience, including exposure to other key HR functions and activities and knowledge of HR best practicesExcellent planning, organizational, analytical, and time management skillsExcellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills with a high degree of tact and discretionExcellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantageProficiency in MS Office applications; knowledge of HRIS and recruiting software preferred