Talent Acquisition Executive (Luxury Lifestyle/Hospitality)

Job Description

An iconic global luxury lifestyle hospitality brand is seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition Executive to lead strategic recruitment. This is an opportunity to join a brand defined by excellence, innovation, and timeless sophistication.

In this critical role, you will partner with regional leaders, boutique teams, and global HR counterparts to design and execute recruitment strategies that shape the future of our business. Your work will directly impact the quality of the workforce, employer brand, and ability to deliver world-class client experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full life-cycle recruitment for all functions within the Global markets, regional, and corporate roles.
• Align recruitment strategies with short- and long-term business objectives in partnership with regional stakeholders and global HR teams.
• Participate in global workforce planning initiatives, providing critical market insights and talent forecasts to anticipate regional hiring needs.
• Advise senior leadership on market conditions, talent availability, compensation trends, and strategic hiring approaches.

• Develop proactive sourcing strategies tailored to each markets unique landscape and business needs.
• Identify and engage top-tier talent across the region, including both active and passive candidates, ensuring alignment with the brands luxury standards and culture.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for key roles and future needs, enabling faster, more efficient hiring cycles.
• Conduct in-market research, retail benchmarking, and talent mapping, including boutique visits and competitor analysis.

• Deliver a refined, high-touch candidate experience consistent with the expectations of a global luxury brand.
• Manage the interview process, from initial screening through offer negotiation and onboarding, ensuring professionalism, efficiency, and a premium experience at every step.
• Champion the employer brand across the region, ensuring that every candidate interaction reinforces the companys values and reputation for excellence.

• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to support succession planning and internal mobility programs.
• Monitor performance metrics and talent development trajectories to identify high-potential individuals and facilitate career pathing.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of global and regional HR programs, tools, and systems that enhance recruitment effectiveness and talent retention.

• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition or HR, preferably within the luxury retail, lifestyle, or hospitality sector.
• Proven track record in regional recruitment across multiple geographies, with a strong understanding of the Middle East talent market.
• Experience working in a matrixed, global organisation with cross-functional collaboration across corporate and frontline functions.
• Deep knowledge of talent acquisition best practices, employer branding, interview methodologies, and recruitment technologies.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to align talent strategies to business goals and operational challenges.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and project execution skills.
• Fluent in English; Arabic or French is a plus.
• Willingness to travel regionally as needed.