Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

We're currently hiring a Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist. (candidates must be locally available in Qatar)

If you have a strong experience in end-to-end recruitment, stakeholder management, and building effective hiring strategies, I'd be happy to connect.

·      Educational Qualification required: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

·      Number of years of experience required: Minimum 5–7 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in GCC countries.

• Recruitment Strategy & Planning:
  • Develop and execute recruitment strategies for staff-level positions across the assigned countries.
  • Partner with HR and business leaders to forecast hiring needs and create talent pipelines.
  • Provide support with bid and tendering requirements, including preparing recruitment-related documentation and manpower plans for proposals.

• Team Leadership:
  • Lead, coach, and manage a team of recruiters to ensure high performance and adherence to recruitment best practices.
  • Allocate workloads, set priorities, and monitor progress to meet hiring targets.
  • Provide training and development opportunities for team members.

• Talent Sourcing & Acquisition:
  • Utilize multiple sourcing channels (job boards, social media, referrals, agencies) to attract qualified candidates.
  • Build and maintain a strong network of potential candidates in the region.

• Candidate Management:
  • Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and assess candidates for cultural and role fit.
  • Manage candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, ensuring timely communication.

• Compliance & Governance:
  • Ensure recruitment practices comply with labor laws and visa regulations in Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.
  • Maintain accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand job requirements and provide market insights.
  • Advise on competitive compensation and benefits trends in the region.

• Reporting & Analytics:
  • Track recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality of hire) and provide regular reports.
  • Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices.