Berna Jacobs Beard

Talent Acquisition Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates15 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

Over 15 years of HR & Recruitment experience in Dubai.
Expertise in mid-to-senior level hiring and employee relations.
Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and corporate sectors.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR professional specializing in recruitment and employee relations within the corporate sector.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruitmentHr Operations

Other Skills

AdvertisingBankingCommunicationContract RecruitmentCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Customer ServiceExecutive SearchFinanceFinancial AnalysisFirst AidGraduate RecruitmentHR Start-upHuman Capital ManagementHuman ResourcesInternal Recruitment

About

Dynamic HR & Recruitment professional with over 15 years of experience in Dubai, specialising in mid-to-senior level hiring, employee relations, HR operations, and policy development. Proven track record in building scalable recruitment infrastructure and leading high-performing teams. Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and a deep understanding of real estate, consulting, and corporate sectors.

Experience

15 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs

Average Tenure

1 yr 7 mos

Current Experience

Unique properties

Talent Acquisition Manager

Nov 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

As Talent Acquisition Manager, I lead a small recruitment team focused on hiring for the secondary market and key back-office functions. My role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution to drive talent acquisition that supports long-term business growth.

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Espace real estate

Recruitment and HR Manager

Jan 2022 – Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Built a robust recruitment infrastructure and implemented data-driven hiring strategies.
Led full-cycle recruitment including headhunting, advertising, and sourcing.
Collaborated with senior management to align hiring needs with business plans.
Oversaw onboarding, compliance documentation, and HR admin functions.
Mentored junior recruiters and set performance KPIs.

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Deloitte

Assistant Manager - Tax

Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

Covered full HR functions during the HR Manager's maternity leave.
Managed performance reviews, employee relations, and onboarding.
Managed end-to-end recruitment across Tax service lines.
Led stakeholder engagement, interview processes, and offer rollouts.
Oversaw DIFC employee onboarding and visa processing.
Maintained employee records and ensured policy compliance.
This multifaceted role highlighted my capability to excel in both recruitment and HR administration, showcasing a strong commitment to delivering results and maintaining compliance in a dynamic professional environment.