Senior Recruitment Partner EM

Purpose & Overall Relevance For The Organization

Drive the strategic and operational direction of Talent Acquisition within EM HUB organization.

In this role, you will have a dual focus. On one hand, you will actively recruit and closely partner with the hiring leaders to understand their hiring needs and develop effective recruitment plans. You will be responsible for developing and implementing recruitment strategies to attract and hire talent, including sourcing, interviewing and selection. On the other hand, you will focus on consistently elevating capability and optimizing internal TA processes for the HUB, workflows and alignment within our matrix HR operating model. You will be responsible for a portfolio of recruitment mandates yourself as well as influencing hiring priorities of TA managers across HUB key locations (South Africa, India, UAE, Singapore).

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring leaders to understand workforce needs and recruitment plans.
• Design and execute effective HUB Talent Acquisition strategy.
• Actively lead E2E recruitment process for all positions and grades including managing TA Operations.
• Develop and execute strategies to attract, assess, and hire top talent, including (proactive) sourcing, interviewing, and selection as well as facilitate effective feedback rounds.
• Elevate TA capability and ensure consistent delivery against hiring objectives.
• Closely partner and collaborate with TA Colleagues across the EM HUB Key Locations (UAE, South Africa, India, Singapore) to ensure alignment and influence on priorities and aligned ways of working.
• Develop TA Executive analysis on a regular basis based on TA related data.
• Drive our commitment to increase DEI metrics as part of our TA strategies and efforts.
• Proactively map and engage top talent in the market for critical and hard-to-fill roles, ensuring a robust pipeline ahead of business needs.
• Be the SPOC on all Talent Acquisition related matters that are connected to the HUB Departments.
• Partner on executive search initiatives across the region, driving targeted strategies to secure senior leadership talent.
• Collaborate closely with HR Strategy, Talent and Talent Acquisition Excellence to align talent acquisition strategies with broader organizational priorities, fostering an integrated approach to workforce planning and employee experience.
  
  

• EM HUB HR DIRECTOR
• EM HUB HR TEAM
• EM SLT HUB leaders
• Hiring Mangers at all levels
• EM TA Excellence
• GBS HR
• HR SLT
• COEs
  
  

• Expertise in end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing, assessment, and selection for diverse and senior-level roles.
• Strong command of talent market intelligence, proactive talent mapping, and pipeline development for critical positions.
• Skilled in employer branding and candidate experience strategies to attract top-tier talent.
  
  

• Commercial acumen and ability to align TA strategies with business priorities and growth objectives.
• Deep understanding of organizational structures, workforce planning, and the impact of talent decisions on business outcomes.
  
  

• Trusted advisor to business leaders, influencing talent decisions and providing data-driven insights.
• Ability to broker creative recruitment solutions and customize approaches for complex hiring needs.
  
  

• Project Management and ability to review and optimize processes and workflows.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-country recruitment in volatile and emerging markets.
• External orientation: bringing market trends, competitive intelligence, and innovative practices into TA strategy.
• Advanced analytical and data interpretation skills; adept at using metrics to drive decisions.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills.
• Innovative thinker with strong problem-solving capability and organizational agility.
• Passion for sport and a winning mindset, fostering resilience and high performance.
  
  

• Bachelor degree focusing on Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or related field.
• 7–10 years of HR experience, including 3–5 years in Talent Acquisition roles, in a multinational company ideally.
• International experience and mindset.
• Fluent in English.