INTERN | TALENT ACQUISITION

Talent Acquisition Intern – Retail Fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Retail Talent Acquisition team at Al-Futtaim. As a Talent Acquisition Intern , you will support the recruitment team in attracting, sourcing, and engaging top talent for our retail brands. You will gain hands-on exposure to the end-to-end recruitment process while working closely with Talent Acquisition Partners, Hiring Managers, and candidates to deliver an excellent recruitment experience. Key Responsibilities • Support the Talent Acquisition team in the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and onboarding activities. • Assist in posting job advertisements on job boards, social media platforms, and other recruitment channels. • Source and identify potential candidates through online platforms, talent databases, referrals, and networking initiatives. • Coordinate interview schedules between candidates and hiring managers. • Maintain recruitment trackers, candidate records, and hiring documentation with accuracy and confidentiality. • Support recruitment events, career fairs, assessment centres, open days, campus hiring activities, and retail mass hiring initiatives. • Engage with candidates throughout the hiring process to ensure a positive candidate experience. • Prepare recruitment reports, hiring updates, trackers, and market insights as required. • Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs. • Conduct reference checks and other pre-employment activities under the guidance of the Talent Acquisition team. • Assist with employer branding initiatives, social media content, talent attraction campaigns, and engagement activities with Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), polytechnics, and universities. • Provide administrative support to Talent Acquisition Partners and Hiring Managers as needed. Person Specification Education • Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field. Experience • Previous internship or involvement in recruitment, HR, customer service, retail, or administrative roles is an advantage but not required. Skills & Competencies • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Good organizational and time management skills. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). • Familiarity with LinkedIn, job boards, and social media platforms is an advantage. • Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information. • Team player with a positive attitude and customer-focused mindset. What You Will Gain • Exposure to end-to-end recruitment within a leading retail organization. • Hands-on experience with talent sourcing, talent mapping, and recruitment marketing strategies. • Opportunity to work closely with experienced Talent Acquisition professionals and business leaders. • Development of interviewing, stakeholder management, candidate engagement, and talent sourcing skills. • Participation in employer branding, campus recruitment, and talent engagement initiatives. • Exposure to retail recruitment projects supporting leading international brands across the Al-Futtaim portfolio. • Practical experience in workforce planning, candidate pipeline management, and market intelligence gathering. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Talent Acquisition while developing the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in Human Resources and Recruitment.