Talent Acquisition Partner

About Us

At Arada, we create communities that inspire healthier, happier and more meaningful lives. Through innovative developments, exceptional customer experiences and a commitment to sustainability, we are shaping places where people can live, work and thrive.

Joining Arada means becoming part of a collaborative, ambitious and forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering excellence across every aspect of our business.

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced and driven Talent Acquisition Partner to lead recruitment efforts across our Development & Design functions. This role will be responsible for attracting, assessing, and hiring top-tier talent across Architecture, Interior Design, Development, and Construction Project Management disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of recruiting within the real estate, construction, engineering, architecture, or design sectors and possess a strong understanding of the specialist talent landscape within these functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders to understand current and future talent requirements across Development & Design teams.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Proactively source candidates through various channels including LinkedIn, networking events, referrals, and market mapping initiatives.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract high-Caliber professionals across the built environment sector.
• Conduct competency-based interviews and provide hiring managers with candidate assessments and recommendations.
• Ensure a best-in-class candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide market insights, talent trends, and hiring recommendations to stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with HR and business leaders to support workforce planning initiatives.
  
  

What You'll Bring

Skill, Knowledge & Experience

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in recruitment within a real estate developer, construction company, engineering consultancy, or architecture practice is a MUST.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting for the following disciplines:
• Architecture
• Interior Design
• Real Estate Development
• Construction Project Management
• Experience hiring across junior, mid-level, and senior leadership positions.
• Strong direct sourcing and headhunting capabilities.
• Experience managing multiple vacancies simultaneously within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of the UAE and GCC talent market.
  
  

Using GenAI in Your Application Process

To support a fair and consistent experience for all candidates, we ask that assessments and interviews are completed independently and without assistance from generative AI tools. This ensures we understand your strengths, your thinking, and how you approach real situations.

Why join Arada?

At Arada, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that transform communities while working alongside talented professionals in a culture that values innovation, collaboration and continuous growth. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Arada is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and make employment decisions based on merit, experience and business needs.

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