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Bilal Oomer

Head of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding - Emirates NBD Group
22.9 yrs experienceStaffing & Recruiting
Sep 2023

The move

MoveIntelligent Solutions HR → Emirates NBD
TitleDirector Talent Acquisition → Head of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
LocationDubai → Dubai
Career arcRooted in UAE★
First time at this levelYes ★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
UAE federal / sovereign destinationYes ★
Native languageEnglish
Years in UAE19.6
Total experience22.9 years
Emirates NBD headcount10,001+ employees
Emirates NBD industryBanking
Emirates NBD HQDubai, United Arab Emirates
Emirates NBD typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Head of Talent Acquisition and OnboardingSep 2023 — Present
    Emirates NBD· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Director Talent AcquisitionJan 2022 — Sep 2023
    Intelligent Solutions HR· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Talent Acquisition ManagerSep 2017 — Dec 2021
    DAMAC Properties· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  4. Talent Acquisition ManagerApr 2014 — Apr 2017
    Transguard Group· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  5. Recruitment Manager - Banking & FinanceNov 2010 — Apr 2014
    ABF Resourcing· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  6. Recruitment Manager - Banking & FinanceNov 2008 — Oct 2010
    Jobmax· Abu Dhabi
  7. Senior Recruitment Consultant - Banking & FinanceMay 2008 — Nov 2008
    Gulf Connexions· Dubai
  8. Recruitment Consultant - HealthcareApr 2007 — May 2008
    Beresford Blake Thomas· Dubai
  9. Store Manager, ReissApr 2006 — May 2007
    Landmark Group· United Arab Emirates
  10. Sales AssistantOct 2002 — Mar 2006
    Selfridges· Manchester, United Kingdom

Education

Languages

  • English · Native or bilingual

Top skills

RecruitingEmployer BrandingPerformance ManagementEmployee BenefitsChange ManagementContract Recruitment

About

Experienced talent acquisition leader with a global perspective and a passion for creating impactful hiring strategies that drive business growth. With a track record of delivering high-volume recruitment solutions across diverse industries, I bring a blend of strategic vision and hands-on expertise that helps organizations attract, select, and retain top talent in competitive markets. Known for optimizing recruitment processes, I excel at implementing data-driven approaches and digital tools to streamline hiring, reduce time-to-hire, and enhance the candidate experience. My approach balances technology with a human touch, ensuring that every interaction reflects our commitment to quality and engagement. I am skilled in managing and developing talent teams, aligning recruitment strategi

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