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Head of Talent Acquisition, CEMEA

AE - Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFull-time2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead talent acquisition strategy and execution across Visa's Central Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa business, enabling growth by building organizational capability through exceptional talent.

Role type

Senior Director, Talent Acquisition (Regional)

Builds

Regional recruitment strategy, employer brand, and talent marketing for CEMEA markets

Domain

Financial services / Fintech / Payments

Required skills

Strategic planning, team leadership, stakeholder management, data-driven decision making, change management, employer branding, talent marketing, compliance management, negotiation, organizational development

Preferred skills

Fintech/digital/financial services industry experience, search or agency recruiting experience, advanced technology adoption, AI tools proficiency

Technologies

AI-enabled talent acquisition tools, automation tools

Responsibilities

Deliver top talent aligned to People Team priorities, lead and develop the TA team, serve as point of contact for regional hiring, foster partnership culture, drive hiring manager enablement, lead employment brand execution, develop talent attraction plans, partner with HRBPs on internal talent, partner with Global TA on assessment processes, partner with compensation teams on offers, play global leadership role in TA initiatives, adopt AI-enabled tools, ensure compliance, administer employee matters, oversee talent attraction initiatives, support early careers program hiring

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership