Talent Manager- UAE

Our Vision

Our vision is to inspire brands and people to impact the world. To create big ideas that make a significant contribution to the planet, society, and the bottom line. We believe in today’s world this is the best way for our clients to achieve sustainable growth.   

We achieve this by breaking down the barriers that restrict talent and ideas, we call this Borderless Creativity.        

This is why our teams work fluidly across 5 capabilities Advertising, Experience, PR, Consulting and Health.   This allows us to operate and also innovate at the intersection of capabilities and talent.  We believe impact and magic lie at this intersection.   Ogilvy scales this by seamlessly connecting and accessing the deep cultural expertise of 132 offices in 83 countries.   

Our mission: We inspire brands and people to impact the world

How we do it: We innovate and operate at the intersection of people and capabilities

What we do: Borderless creativity

Today, Ogilvy is recognized as the world’s leading creative agency. We are also one of the most effective networks globally.

About Memac Ogilvy

Memac Ogilvy is one of the leading creative networks in MENA with its flagship office in the UAE and a strong local footprint in the GCC and North Africa. It is part of the formidable worldwide WPP & Ogilvy network. It’s the only truly integrated comms network – with Consulting, Advertising- Brand & Content, PR, Experience & Health under 1 P&L and a single leadership. Memac Ogilvy is the most integrated modern creative and effective partner for client growth in MENA. We inspire brands and people to impact the world. We deliver on this by combining expert and new capabilities for modern marketing solutions, with solid project management expertise for agile and effective delivery as well as a thorough and passionate People agenda.

The agency is the most awarded Middle Eastern agency in Cannes as well as a big winner at the local award show Lynx. It has around 500 staff members.

What We're Looking For

Memac Ogilvy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Talent Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in driving the recruitment strategy and managing the entire talent acquisition process across our UAE offices. The Talent Manager will focus on recruiting for four business units: ABC, PR, Experience, and Health and Wellness. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for all talent entering the business, ensuring a smooth and efficient recruitment process

Key Responsibilities

To Succeed in This Role, You Need To:

• Recruitment Management:
• Oversee the entire recruitment process for the UAE, ensuring the timely and effective hiring of top talent across ABC, PR, Experience, and Health and Wellness business units.
• Manage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) - Greenhouse, ensuring accurate and up-to-date candidate records.
• Offer Management:
• Handle offer negotiations and approvals, ensuring competitive and attractive packages for candidates.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for internal offer sign-offs and role approvals.
• Talent Acquisition Strategy:
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract high-quality candidates.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and provide guidance on best practices.
• Internship Program:
• Oversee the internship program, including recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing support for interns.
• Ensure a valuable and enriching experience for all interns.
• Freelancer Management:
• Manage the administrative team responsible for onboarding freelancers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and smooth integration of freelancers into the business.
• Collaboration:
• Work with Talent Acquisition teams in other markets to share talent and best practices.
• Ensure seamless coordination and communication across teams and regions.
• Process Improvement:
• Continuously improve the recruitment process to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
• Ensure all hiring managers are following the designated recruitment process and provide training as needed.
• Reporting and Analysis:
• Prepare regular reports on recruitment metrics and provide insights to the CPO and other stakeholders.
• Analyze recruitment data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Relocation Management:

• Manage the relocation process for overseas candidates, including logistics, immigration, and settling-in support.
• Ensure a smooth transition for international hires and their families.
  

Other major Tasks that you can/ will be involved in include:

• Employer Branding:
• Develop and implement employer branding strategies to attract top talent.
• Promote Memac Ogilvy as an employer of choice through social media, job fairs, and industry events.
• Diversity and Inclusion:
• Implement diversity and inclusion initiatives within the recruitment process.
• Ensure diverse candidate pools for all positions and promote an inclusive hiring environment.
• Talent Pipeline Development:
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for future hiring needs.
• Engage with potential candidates through networking events, industry meetups, and online communities.
• Candidate Experience:
• Enhance the overall candidate experience from application to onboarding.
• Conduct regular surveys and feedback sessions with candidates to identify areas for improvement.
• Training and Development:
• Provide training to hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques and unbiased hiring practices.
• Develop onboarding programs to ensure new hires are integrated smoothly and effectively.
• Compliance and Legal:
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with local labour laws and company policies.
• Keep updated with changes in employment law and ensure the recruitment process adheres to these changes.
• Vendor Management:
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and vendors.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure service level agreements are met.
• Technology and Tools:
• Stay updated with the latest recruitment technologies and tools.
• Implement new tools and systems to enhance the efficiency of the recruitment process.
• Recruitment Marketing:
• Create and manage recruitment marketing campaigns.
• Utilize various channels, such as job boards, social media, and industry publications, to reach potential candidates.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
• Analyze recruitment metrics and trends to inform decision-making.
• Create detailed reports for senior management to highlight recruitment performance and areas for improvement.
• Cultural Fit Assessment:
• Develop criteria and processes to assess candidates' cultural fit within the organization.
• Ensure new hires align with Memac Ogilvy’s values and culture.
• Crisis Management:
• Develop contingency plans for recruitment in case of unexpected events or crises.
• Ensure continuity of recruitment operations during challenging times.
• Employee Referral Program:
• Develop and manage an employee referral program to encourage current employees to refer potential candidates.
• Provide incentives and recognition for successful referrals.
• Global Talent Mobility:
• Coordinate with global offices to facilitate international transfers and assignments.
• Manage the logistics and legalities of relocating employees across different regions.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably in a multinational organization.
• Proven experience managing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), preferably Greenhouse.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and market trends.
• Excellent negotiation and offer management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior management and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in managing recruitment for industries related to Advertising & PR/ Communications
• Prior experience in handling internship programs and managing freelancers.
• Familiarity with recruitment processes in the UAE market.
  
  

Memac Ogilvy inspires brands and people to impact the world. We exist to create iconic, culture-changing, value-driven ideas for our clients.

Borderless Creativity is our lifeblood. We operate, innovate, and create at the intersection of our talented people, across advertising disciplines such as strategic thinking and distinctive idea creation, through a social-first approach — alongside our wider Memac Ogilvy family of Advertising, Experience, Health, Consulting and PR. Never have there been more opportunities available to communicate incredible ideas, impact culture, and influence consumer behaviour. Paid advertising is a consistent, regular and controllable way of getting a business and brand’s core message in front of consumers in a way that no other medium can. Creativity is our greatest differentiator as we transcend the status quo and shift culture.

How We’ll Support You

Memac Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities – and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.