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Helen Bradley

Global Executive Talent Lead, Artefact is a Global consulting firm in Data & AI Transformation | Generative AI solutions | Data & Digital Marketing
22.0 yrs experienceStaffing & Recruiting
Sep 2025

The move

MoveMcKinsey & Company Artefact
TitleTalent Acquisition Manager Global Talent Lead - Partner Hiring
LocationDubai Dubai
First time at this levelYes
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE14.9
Total experience22.0 years

Career arc

  1. Global Talent Lead - Partner HiringSep 2025 — Present
    Artefact· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Talent Acquisition ManagerJun 2017 — Nov 2024
    McKinsey & Company· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Business DirectorJan 2015 — Jun 2017
    Hays· UAE
  4. Senior ManagerSep 2010 — Jan 2015
    Hays· Abu Dhabi
  5. Business Manager - Hays Education, LiverpoolMay 2009 — Sep 2010
    Hays
  6. Section Manager - Construction & Property, LiverpoolJul 2004 — May 2009
    Hays
  7. University Internship – IT SupportJul 2002 — Jul 2003
    HP· Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom· Full-time

Education

Top skills

Business DevelopmentProcurementCRMCandidate searchingEmployee RelationsTechnical Recruiting

About

Talent Acquisition and Talent Manager with over 15 years of experience in the Middle East. I specialize in driving strategic recruitment initiatives, with a focus on excellence, diversity, and long-term impact.Areas of expertise:• Executive Hiring• End-to-end management and coordination of the annual Partner review and election process• Global Professional Services Recruitment• DEI & Inclusive Talent Strategies• Candidate Experience Optimization• ATS Platforms (Avature, Greenhouse)• Market Intelligence & Strategic Sourcing• Workforce Planning & Market Mapping

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