United Arab Emirates, December 2024 – Kristina Papialiayeva has taken on the role of Head of Talent Acquisition at Metropolitan Premium Properties, where she will spearhead recruitment strategies and employer branding initiatives to attract top talent for the organization. Kristina’s leadership will support the company’s ongoing expansion and reinforce its position as a leader in the UAE real estate market.
Kristina brings over a decade of expertise in talent acquisition and human resources. Before joining Metropolitan Premium Properties, she served as Talent Acquisition Manager at a confidential organization in Dubai, where she focused on staffing, talent management, and talent scouting for eight months.
Prior to this, Kristina spent over three years at Atlantis Resorts, where she led recruitment campaigns for high-profile projects, including the pre-opening of Atlantis The Royal Resort, managing the onboarding of 3,000 employees. Her efforts included mass hiring projects, international recruitment trips, and senior technical recruitment. She also enhanced employee productivity by conducting corporate mindfulness sessions.
Earlier in her career, Kristina held leadership roles at Chalhoub Group, where she managed recruitment for luxury retail and F&B sectors and spearheaded Emiratization initiatives. Her tenure at Al Tayer Group further demonstrated her capabilities in managing end-to-end recruitment for luxury retail brands across the GCC, such as Gucci, Prada, and Armani.
About Metropolitan Premium Properties
Metropolitan Group has been a prominent player in the real estate market since 2008. The company is recognized as one of the most awarded real estate agencies in the UAE, with over 60 accolades from leading developers and property portals. With a team of more than 500 professionals across the UAE, Austria, and China, Metropolitan Group continues to set industry benchmarks and expand its global presence.
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