Assistant VP, Talent Acquisition.PICG - Talent Acquisition.People & Intellectual Capital Group

Job Purpose

Execute the recruitment strategy as part of the TA team by prospecting and sourcing talent across levels with an objective to meet the manpower requirements of Group / Divisions both in UAE, MGN and other overseas locations.

Key Result Areas

• Partner with Groups / Divisions in UAE, MGN and Overseas countries to proactively fill the immediate and future manpower requirements.

• Design and implement efficient, sustainable and cost-effective recruitment strategy tailored for the Group/Unit

• Source qualified candidates, conduct interviews, organise and execute assessment centers for the vacant positions.

• Negotiate and recommend Grade / salary and benefits for the new recruits while balancing the need to attract talent with the desire to maintain internal equity.

• Evaluate new recruitment markets / avenues to attract top talent and maintain an active database of suitable candidates.

• Ensure diverse, qualified and culturally fit candidates are presented to the business.

• Support in leading the Emiratisation initiatives and hires in UAE.

• Research and evaluate alternate staffing models in order to provide cost effective and flexible manning, especially for dynamic staffing domains (payments, digital etc.)

• Build, use, and leverage the prevalent bank e-recruitment infrastructure and other external sites to source qualified candidates globally.

• To identify, negotiate with recruitment consultancies worldwide for sourcing manpower for the bank.

• Create and implement end-to-end hiring process to ensure a positive experience for candidates.

• Conduct due diligence for all external recruits including written, verbal reference checks, UAEPNG and any other screening procedure.

• Constantly research and evaluate best and innovative TA and PICG practices and explore feasibility of deploying those within the Mashreq TA processes.

• Adopt lean methodology and contribute to the bank’s efforts towards sustainability and digitization.

• Promote Mashreq’s reputation as ‘best place to work’.

• Lead employment branding initiatives.

• Create, maintain and report TA KPIs.

Problem Solving

• An innovative and creative solution with respect to hard-to-staff positions and design and recommend joining offers for difficult-to-attract candidates.

• Negotiate with candidates on salary and terms and position the bank as an attractive career option.

• Support all employees (across hierarchy) in identifying solutions on TA matters.

• Work with client groups and PABPs to address business challenges.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A professional or relevant graduate management qualification is essential.

• At least 12+ years of relevant experience in Recruitment & Human Resources at both operational and strategic level.

• Strong understanding and knowledge of digital and technology and it’s impact on the recruitment domain.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong leadership skills.

• High level of analytical ability.

• Knowledge of banking business/financial services industry is a distinct advantage.

• Highly customer focused, as it demands in a service industry.

• An understanding of the business and roles in all of the bank’s units.

• Experience and skills in evaluation of candidates to assess job and profile fit.

• Excellent communication skills, creative and results driven.

• Must have fair knowledge of Immigration and Labor Law.

• Able to supervise a team and achieve goals for the unit.

• A proven track record of program/ project management