About the Role

Qatar Airways is seeking an Executive Talent Acquisition Specialist to play a pivotal role in attracting and engaging exceptional leadership talent across the organization. This position focuses on sourcing and recruiting senior leaders, including Vice Presidents and above, to support the company’s growth and strategic objectives. You will work closely with Executive TA Business Partners and senior stakeholders, providing insights, market intelligence, and expert recommendations to enable informed hiring decisions. This is a unique opportunity to shape the leadership landscape of one of the world’s most dynamic aviation and business groups.

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Key Responsibilities

As an Executive Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for proactively mapping talent, identifying candidates, and engaging top leadership professionals globally. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Conducting market mapping and talent pipelining to build strong networks of qualified candidates.
• Managing open, future, and market mapping search projects to meet recruitment targets and ensure quality hires.
• Developing search strategies through market research and understanding trends in leadership talent.
• Collaborating with hiring managers and Executive TA Business Partners to identify the best talent for critical roles.
• Promoting best practices in the selection framework and coaching hiring managers on high-quality hiring decisions.
• Drafting candidate reports, progress updates, and shortlist presentations with attention to detail and quality.
• Leveraging industry insights and data to advise stakeholders on workforce trends and recruitment outcomes.
• Partnering with Executive Onboarding and HR teams to provide a world-class experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Upholding diversity objectives, compliance with policies, and continuously improving recruitment processes.

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Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and have at least four years of relevant experience in executive or leadership recruitment. Strong experience in executive candidate sourcing, market intelligence, and delivering high-quality shortlists is essential. Candidates with experience in senior hires, either within agencies or in-house teams, will be preferred.

Other requirements include:

• Familiarity with global recruitment models and managing multiple executive-level hires.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to leverage talent insights for strategic decisions.
• Resilience and ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-standard environment.
• Forward-thinking, structured approach, consistently seeking solutions and process efficiencies.

Why Work with Qatar Airways

At Qatar Airways, your skills, ambition, and imagination have no boundaries. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a world-class organization renowned for innovation, growth, and excellence. Every employee contributes to a remarkable story of determination and record-breaking achievements. Joining Qatar Airways means working alongside talented professionals in a global community, delivering exceptional results, and shaping the future of aviation and business.

You will be part of a team that dares to achieve what has never been done before. This role offers opportunities to grow professionally, develop a global network, and make a tangible impact by recruiting and placing top leadership talent that drives organizational success.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by completing the Qatar Airways online application form and submitting a current CV. Applications should be submitted before the closing date, December 14, 2025. Early submissions are recommended.

Join Qatar Airways and be part of a company where ambition, innovation, and excellence converge. Your expertise in executive recruitment will help build leadership teams that define the future.

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