Talent Acquisition Officer

Overview

AirQ is seeking a highly skilled Talent Acquisition Officer to oversee the complete recruitment process, from job requisition through to onboarding. The role requires managing multiple vacancies efficiently, supporting bulk hiring efforts, and collaborating closely with departmental leaders to fulfill staffing requirements while ensuring compliance with labor laws and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Create and post job advertisements on various platforms including social channels and agency networks.
• Proactively identify and engage candidates through databases, referrals, and headhunting techniques.
• Shortlist candidates by assessing their alignment with technical and role-specific criteria.
• Arrange and coordinate interviews with hiring teams and panel members efficiently.
• Assist with offer negotiations and formalize hiring with HR collaboration.
• Lead and execute mass recruitment drives as required.
• Collaborate with department heads in workforce planning and prioritization of hiring needs.
• Maintain recruitment tracking systems and provide regular updates on hiring status and pipeline strength.
• Serve as the liaison between candidates and hiring managers to facilitate smooth communication.
• Liaise with HR operations, payroll, and regulatory teams to ensure seamless onboarding processes.
• Uphold a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.
• Maintain and expand candidate databases and talent pools strategically.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and internal human resource policies within recruitment activities.
• Contribute to employer branding efforts and build relationships with universities, institutes, and recruitment agencies.
• Track recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source effectiveness to improve hiring efficiency.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Certification in HR or Talent Acquisition is advantageous.
• Between 4 to 7 years of demonstrated experience in recruitment or talent acquisition roles.
• Solid background in managing full recruitment cycles, especially technical hiring in engineering, UAV, aerospace or similar industries preferred.
• Proven ability to conduct bulk recruitment and handle multiple roles simultaneously under pressure.
• Strong sourcing, headhunting, and candidate screening skills including behavioral interview techniques.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and HR platforms; experience with Odoo is a plus.
• Advanced reporting and analytics capabilities with recruitment data.
• Knowledge of UAE labor legislation and hiring compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational proficiency.
• Strong problem-solving skills combined with professionalism and confidentiality.

Additional Information

• Primary workplace is Air Q Limited at Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, with potential requirements to work at other company locations.
• Work hours correspond with company policies and operational needs.
• Strict adherence to internal HR policies and procedures is expected.