Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

<p><strong>Job brief:</strong></p><p>We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to undertake all hiring activities from advertising open roles to interviewing candidates and closing hires. Talent Acquisition Specialist responsibilities include connecting with potential candidates online and offline, screening applications and supporting hiring managers, and hiring qualified&nbsp;people while maintaining a positive candidate experience.</p><p></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Build and report on quarterly and annual hiring plans</li><li>Create and publish job ads in various portals</li><li>Collaborate with hiring managers to set qualification criteria for future employees</li><li>Screen resumes and job applications</li><li>Conduct initial phone screens to create shortlists of qualified candidates</li><li>Interview candidates in person for a wide range of roles</li><li>Track hiring metrics including time-to-hire, time-to-fill, and source of hire</li><li>Design, distribute and measure the results of candidate experience surveys</li><li>Train and advise hiring managers on interviewing techniques and assessment methods</li><li>Host and participate in job fairs</li><li>Network with potential hires through professional groups on social media and during events</li><li>Follow up with candidates throughout the hiring process</li><li>Maintain a database of potential candidates for future job openings</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in business (Business Administration/HR)&nbsp;with a specialization in Human Resources Management</li><li>Experience: +3 years</li><li>Certificate: Certification in HR (GPHR, SPHR, CHRM, Etc.) is a plus</li><li>Languages: Fluency in English </li><li>Skills:</li></ul><p> Knowledge of sourcing techniques on social media/recruitment platforms like LinkedIn</p><p> Familiarity with applicant tracking systems</p><p> Strong interpersonal skills</p><p> Good written and verbal communications skills in Arabic and English</p>