Talent Acquisition Strategy

4 weeks ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Etihad Airways Full time
Synopsis

Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to attracting and retaining phenomenal candidates, building a diverse workforce and introducing our new joiners to rewarding careers. We are ambassadors of our employer brand and believe the candidate experience should be at the forefront of everything we do. We believe hiring is based on relationships, rather than transactions. We aspire to challenge the traditional way of recruiting to create greater efficiencies and better experiences for candidates and managers alike.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative strategies to support the attraction, sourcing, engagement and assessment of great talent for our organisation. You will work closely with the wider TA team to understand and scope needs, which will ultimately optimise our processes, better leverage technology, data and analytics to utilise best practice to better inform our strategic decisions. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and a deep operational understanding of the talent landscape.

Accountabilities

Technology, Data and Analytics

• Review and remain up-to-date on emerging recruitment technologies and tools

• In partnership with the PDT and DTI teams, critically assess our current tech stack and make recommendations for enhancements or additional software to better support quality, efficiency and automation

• Develop a suite of dashboards and analytics which provide meaningful management information for the TA team and key stakeholders

• Identify trends and conduct analysis to provide better insights into our recruitment strategies and which help us make data-driven decisions

• Conduct market and competitor research and analysis to understand industry trends, competitor practices and talent market dynamics, providing insight on best practice; make recommendations for further enhancements of operating model, processes and practices

Process and Transformation

• Work with PDT Team to identify further process efficiency initiatives, including the greater use of automation where practicable to streamline and reduce manual intervention

• Create effective change management programmes to execute transformation and drive efficiencies for the TA Team, engaging with the wider HR community as appropriate

• Identify opportunities for further efficiency through outsourcing, use of shared services, researching and recommending vendors and working with Procurement on RfP and engagement

• Identify learning pathways for the TA Team for ongoing professional development

Vendor Management

• Oversee relationships with vendors and partners to ensure alignment with our objectives, adherence to agreed SLAs and overall quality of service

Education & Experience


• A minimum of 7 years' relevant, proven talent acquisition operational experience within a complex global environment

• Strong understanding of recruitment technologies, social media platforms and other innovative recruitment tools

• Proficiency in data analytics and experience in leveraging data to drive decisions and measure outcomes

• A strong process and change management orientation, with the ability to think creatively about solutions to complex problems

• Highly collaborative, with excellent communication and engagement skills

• Strong project and programme management capabilities

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world's leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad's codeshare partners, Etihad's network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world's leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.

Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.

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