Talent Attraction Senior Specialist-MENA

Talent Attraction Senior Specialist MENA Supervising Associate

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The Opportunity

In todays dynamic recruitment landscape EY remains at the forefront continuously enhancing our Talent Attraction capabilities to address the nuances of the current market. Our unwavering commitment is to discover and attract the most exceptional and diverse talent from around the globe which is fundamental to our goal of building a better working world.

Our Global Talent Attraction Team situated in Trivandrum India is adept at discovering and engaging a diverse array of high-caliber talent particularly for the dynamic MENA market. We are committed to formulating and executing innovative talent attraction strategies that captivate exceptional individuals from various industries around the world thereby reinforcing EYs reputation as a pioneer in talent innovation and workforce advancement. Our recruiters bring a wealth of experience in navigating multiple sectors and harnessing a broad spectrum of competencies including those with niche expertise. This versatility is a cornerstone of our success empowering our global leaders with comprehensive market insights and strategic counsel.

The Talent Attraction (TA) Senior Specialist is an integral member of our global team specializing in the recruitment of top-tier professionals and the identification of candidates for specialized roles that drive EYs ongoing growth and adaptability in the marketplace. This role is central to directing EYs strategic initiatives and realizing our organizational goals. The expertise vision and leadership of the TA Senior Specialist are crucial in maintaining EYs competitive edge and achieving success in a complex and constantly changing business environment.

The key functions of the Talent Attraction Senior Specialist encompass

• Crafting and executing bespoke sourcing strategies along with gathering market intelligence that is tailored to specific markets and geographies.
• Expertly identifying exceptional talent across global markets and advising the business on effective attraction strategies to bring that talent into the EY fold.
• Gaining an in-depth understanding of the assigned market to adeptly advocate for career opportunities at EY thereby establishing it as the employer of choice. This involves collaborating with the business on recruitment campaigns and bolstering the EY brand as needed.

On any given day you will be at the heart of EYs talent engine wielding a diverse set of advanced sourcing strategies and tools to uncover engage and vet the industrys finest talent for our hiring teams and Recruiters. Your role is not just about finding great candidates; its about being a mentor and a knowledge beacon within our team enhancing the collective expertise and reinforcing the support structure for our team leader.

Your collaboration with Recruiters will be close-knit ensuring that the relationships you build with potential candidates are nurtured and sustained right up to the moment they join our ranks. This partnership is a testament to the seamless integration between Experienced Recruiters and Talent Attraction Senior Specialists at EY all working in concert to drive our global hiring success and bring the best and brightest into our fold.

As a Talent Attraction Senior Specialist at EY you will:

• Lead strategic sourcing for talent across key markets with a particular focus on the MENA region leveraging your expertise to navigate complex hiring landscapes and forge strong partnerships with hiring teams and recruiters.

• Elevate the candidate experience by embodying EYs vision and values conducting insightful interviews and nurturing talent through our recruitment process with a focus on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Analyze market data to serve as a Talent Advisor crafting innovative sourcing strategies and fostering a robust pipeline of high-caliber candidates through targeted community engagement and referral programs.
• Collaborate on impactful marketing and branding initiatives to promote EY as a premier career destination while also mentoring and enhancing the capabilities of junior team members.
• Achieve key performance targets ensuring alignment with EYs strategic objectives and contributing to the firms reputation for excellence in talent acquisition.

We are seeking candidates who:

• Bring a minimum of six (6) years of relevant recruitment experience with a proven track record of innovative sourcing strategies and a high success rate in placing top-tier talent. Candidate should have specific expertise in the area of tax & legal advisory or demonstrate versatile expertise across key business functions such as human resources finance information technology branding & marketing risk management business development all while catering to the evolving needs of the MENA business landscape.
• Exhibit strong self-awareness and adaptability in team interactions utilizing EYs development tools and resources to foster professional growth.
• Engage proactively with stakeholders and clients in the MENA commercial sector demonstrating preparedness and a commitment to understanding and addressing their unique needs thereby building stronger relationships and deepening industry insights.
• Leverage data to generate insights pertinent to the MENA business environment facilitating discussions on implications for priorities and projects and consistently deliver high-quality work that is timely accurate complete and clear.
• Actively participate in client meetings to better understand the capabilities or issues specific to the MENA market taking responsibility for meeting client expectations and using EY knowledge tools to enhance processes and outcomes.
• Are adept at gathering and sharing data with stakeholders contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and strategic decision-making within the team with a focus on the dynamics of various Service Line hiring in the MENA business landscape.