Full job description

Standard Group is looking for a hands-on, performance-driven Talent Acquisition & HR Executive to lead recruitment across the business.

Role Split: 80% Talent Acquisition | 20% HR

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment from requirement to joining.
• Source and headhunt AI, ML, LLM, software engineering, data and technology professionals.
• Recruit for non-technical roles across operations, accounts, design, administration and other functions.
• Proactively source passive candidates using LinkedIn, Boolean searches, job boards, referrals and professional networks.
• Build talent pipelines and conduct talent mapping for difficult-to-fill technical roles.
• Screen candidates for experience, technical fit, communication, salary expectations and availability.
• Coordinate interviews and recruitment activities across UAE, UK and USA time zones.
• Manage candidate communication, offer negotiations and candidate closing.
• Support onboarding, recruitment records and day-to-day HR coordination.

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment.
• Experience recruiting AI, ML, software engineering or technology professionals is highly desirable.
• Strong direct sourcing and headhunting experience, including passive candidates.
• Experience with LinkedIn, Boolean search and global sourcing platforms.
• Ability to understand technical JDs and identify relevant candidates.
• Experience recruiting both technical and non-technical positions.
• Strong English communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies in a KPI-driven environment.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a recruiter first, HR professional second—someone proactive, persistent and commercially minded, with proven experience in AI/technology recruitment and a strong understanding of where and how to find technical talent.

KPIs

Performance will be measured through successful hires, time-to-fill, quality of hires, candidate pipeline strength, sourcing effectiveness, conversion rates and hiring-manager satisfaction.

Work Location: In person

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