Global Talent Acquistion Leader

Client of James Douglas Middle East

The organization seeks an experienced Global Leader Talent Acquisition to drive recruitment strategy and execution on a global scale. This strategic leadership role reports to senior management and owns the complete talent acquisition function. The organization has invested in an internal AI recruiter that handles the heavy lifting in sourcing, screening, and initial candidate evaluation. The successful candidate will leverage this AI-powered foundation to focus on higher-value activities: strategic workforce planning, employer branding, technical assessment, candidate experience, team leadership, and stakeholder partnerships. This is a business leadership position where the candidate will shape organizational growth and culture through strategic talent decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global talent acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans
• Own end-to-end recruitment accountability from workforce planning through onboarding and retention analytics
• Lead and mentor a team of talent acquisition professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Leverage the internal AI recruiter strategically to optimize the entire recruitment funnel, with focus on refining processes, improving candidate quality, and enhancing speed
• Build and execute an employer branding strategy that positions the organization as an employer of choice for top technical talent
• Implement and optimize ATS systems and recruitment tools to create data-driven hiring funnels with clear visibility into metrics and ROI
• Lead technical evaluations for specialized roles, particularly engineers, data scientists, and AI specialists
• Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand evolving talent needs and ensure recruitment strategy supports business objectives
• Drive continuous innovation in recruitment by staying ahead of market trends and introducing practices that give the organization competitive advantage