Talent & Onboarding Specialist, Enterprise Learning Operations | Onsite UAE | UAE-Based

About the Role

We are looking for a Talent & Onboarding Specialist to support workforce planning, recruitment coordination, and onboarding for a large-scale learning program in the UAE. This role focuses on ensuring the right people are in place at the right time, and that new hires are effectively integrated into the program.

You will work across recruitment, onboarding, and contractor coordination, supporting both steady-state operations and periods of increased demand. This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously.

What You’ll Own

Workforce Planning & Coordination

• Support workforce planning and surge capacity needs across learning operations

• Track staffing levels, utilization, and gaps across roles and locations

• Coordinate resource deployment to meet changing program demands

Recruitment & Hiring Coordination

• Support recruitment processes for program roles in partnership with talent acquisition

• Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communication, and selection processes

• Ensure a smooth and timely hiring experience for candidates and stakeholders

Onboarding & Integration

• Coordinate onboarding for new hires, ensuring readiness and alignment from day one

• Support onboarding through the first 90 days to drive early productivity

• Partner with team leads to ensure effective integration into operations

EOR & Contractor Coordination

• Coordinate administration for contractors and EOR-supported workers

• Manage documentation including contracts, timesheets, and related processes

• Ensure compliance with local requirements and internal standards

Skills Development Support

• Support tracking of team skills and development needs

• Coordinate training and development activities in partnership with learning leads

• Maintain visibility into capability development across the team

Buddy & Mentor Program Coordination

• Manage buddy and mentor pairings for new team members

• Support onboarding experience through structured guidance and check-ins

• Gather feedback and improve program effectiveness over time

Location & Working Model

This role is based in the UAE, with a mix of onsite and hybrid work. Onsite presence will be required during onboarding periods and key phases of program delivery.

Additional Information

This role supports a dedicated client program and will be employed locally in the UAE in alignment with regional employment requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in talent operations, onboarding, workforce coordination, or HR operations

• Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding processes in a fast-paced environment

• Familiarity with contractor or contingent workforce coordination

• Strong organizational and coordination skills across multiple workstreams

• High attention to detail, particularly in documentation and process management

• Ability to work across teams and manage competing priorities

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred

What Makes You Successful in This Role

You are organized, reliable, and detail-oriented. You are comfortable managing multiple processes at once and know how to keep things moving without losing accuracy. You communicate clearly and help create a smooth experience for both candidates and team members.

If you have experience supporting hiring and onboarding in a fast-paced environment and enjoy bringing structure to people and process, we encourage you to apply.