Talent Acquisition Specialist

Manage the full recruitment cycle from sourcing and screening to interview coordination, selection, and onboarding.
Develop and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, social media, referrals, and professional networks.
Review and screen CVs based on job requirements and organizational needs.
Conduct phone and initial HR interviews and assess candidates’ qualifications and competencies.
Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
Work closely with hiring managers to understand job requirements, competencies, and hiring priorities.
Prepare and publish attractive and accurate Job Descriptions and job advertisements.
Manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process and ensure a positive Candidate Experience.
Support employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives.
Participate in career fairs, recruitment events, and university hiring activities.
Ensure recruitment activities comply with company policies and applicable employment regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
0–3 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or HR.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities simultaneously.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Good command of English and Arabic.
Proactive, target-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong teamwork skills.

Talent Acquisition Section Head

1. Talent Acquisition Strategy & Workforce Planning

Develop and implement Talent Acquisition strategies aligned with business and workforce plans.
Translate workforce requirements into effective recruitment plans and priorities.
Identify critical and hard-to-fill positions and develop targeted sourcing strategies.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future workforce requirements.
Monitor talent-market trends and provide recruitment insights to management.

2. Recruitment & Selection

Lead and oversee the end-to-end recruitment process from vacancy approval to offer and onboarding.
Ensure vacancies are filled within agreed timelines and quality standards.
Establish consistent and effective recruitment and selection practices.
Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and candidate profiles.
Provide professional guidance on candidate assessment and selection decisions.

3. Talent Sourcing & Employer Branding

Develop and manage effective sourcing strategies across multiple talent channels.
Build relationships with recruitment agencies, universities, professional networks, and other talent sources.
Lead initiatives to strengthen the organization’s employer brand and talent attraction.
Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
Evaluate sourcing channels and optimize their effectiveness.

4. Stakeholder Management

Act as a strategic Talent Acquisition partner to hiring managers and business leaders.
Advise stakeholders on talent availability, recruitment strategies, market conditions, and hiring timelines.
Manage recruitment expectations, priorities, and escalations.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure clear and timely communication throughout the recruitment process.

5. Team Leadership & Development

Lead, coach, and develop the Talent Acquisition team.
Allocate workloads and recruitment priorities according to business needs.
Set team objectives and monitor performance against agreed KPIs.
Provide regular feedback, coaching, and performance support.
Identify team capability gaps and implement development plans. * Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

6. Recruitment Governance & Compliance

Ensure recruitment activities comply with HR policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Ensure consistent and objective candidate assessment and selection practices.
Monitor recruitment documentation and process compliance.
Manage and evaluate recruitment agencies and external providers.
Identify and escalate recruitment risks and compliance issues.

7. Recruitment Analytics & Continuous Improvement

Develop and monitor Talent Acquisition reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
Analyze recruitment data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
Monitor key measures such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, offer acceptance, recruitment cost, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Lead initiatives to improve recruitment efficiency, quality, and candidate experience.
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate recruitment processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
Professional HR or Talent Management, or Talent Assessment certification is preferred.
+8 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or Human Resources.
Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial Talent Acquisition role.
Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment across multiple functions and organizational levels.
Experience developing recruitment strategies, workforce plans, assessment tools and talent pipelines.
Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and hiring managers.