Talent Partner

About the Role

We are seeking a high-impact Talent Partner to drive our strategic expansion by owning the full-cycle recruitment process for our most critical roles. This position requires a specialized "dual-threat" recruiter capable of navigating two distinct talent pools: Technical Professionals (Engineering, Product, Technical Support) and key Non-Technical/Commercial Roles (B2B Sales, Marketing, Operations). You will be responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and closing top-tier talent, with a core mandate to understand and dominate the high-growth Dubai/UAE talent market.

What You Will Do

End-to-End Recruitment

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for a diverse portfolio, including Engineers, Sales Executives, and Operations specialists: sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordinating, negotiating offers, and facilitating successful onboarding.

• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and leadership to define success profiles and competencies for both complex technical roles and high-performing commercial positions.

Talent Acquisition & Pipeline Building

• Build strong, active pipelines for key roles in the Dubai/UAE region, leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, headhunting, referrals, and networking events.

• Specifically target and source candidates for technical roles involving Python, APIs, and cloud infrastructure, and commercial roles focused on B2B sales success.

• Map the competitive Dubai/UAE talent market to identify both active and passive candidates across specialized tech and non-tech functions.

Candidate Assessment & Selection

• Evaluate candidates on technical aptitude (for relevant roles), commercial success metrics (quota attainment, negotiation ability), and cultural fit.

• Conduct structured behavioral and competency-based interviews, technical screening calls, and reference checks.

• Guide hiring managers through calibration meetings to ensure consistent and high-quality assessment across all disciplines.

Market Knowledge & Strategy

• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on Dubai’s talent trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor activity for both the B2B commercial sector and the local tech ecosystem.

• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership on effective recruitment strategies for scaling in the UAE.

Candidate Experience & Employer Branding

• Ensure a professional, seamless, and engaging candidate experience throughout the entire process.

• Act as a compelling brand ambassador, representing the company to attract top-tier talent in a competitive market.

Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain accurate recruitment reports, hiring metrics, and source-of-hire data within the ATS.

• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with UAE labour laws and internal recruitment standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• 5-10 years of recruitment experience, focused on full-cycle hiring for both technical (e.g., Engineering, Product) and commercial (e.g., B2B Sales) roles.

• Mandatory Focus: Proven expertise and a strong track record of successfully recruiting professionals within the Dubai/UAE market.

• Dual Acumen: Strong knowledge of technical screening fundamentals (for roles involving APIs, SaaS, or high-growth tech stacks) AND expertise in B2B sales market success drivers, KPIs, and compensation models.

• Excellent sourcing skills, proficient with LinkedIn Recruiter, headhunting, and talent mapping.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Fluent in English (mandatory); proficiency in Arabic, Hindi, or Urdu is a significant advantage.

• Proficient in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and modern recruitment tools.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience hiring for high-growth fintech, SaaS, or startup companies.

• Familiarity with scaling sales and engineering teams simultaneously in competitive environments.

• Experience with advanced technical screening processes or tools.

• Active participation in local Dubai/UAE tech and commercial networking communities.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary.

• Choice of work equipment.

• Access to Employee Stock Options (ESOP).

• Flexible, fully remote work environment.

• A role with high visibility, autonomy, and professional growth opportunities