Talent Acquisition Manager

About instashop

instashop, headquartered in Dubai, is the leading online local marketplace in the UAE and Egypt Since joining the Delivery Hero family in 2020, the global leader in online food delivery and q-commerce, InstaShop has been setting the standard for excellence and convenience in the region.

With a dynamic and motivated team fueled by passion and innovation, every day at InstaShop is an opportunity for growth and success. We champion inclusivity, diversity and collaboration, creating an environment where everyone’s achievements are celebrated and where success is the only way forward. As we continue to grow, our team keeps expanding across the UAE, Egypt and Greece, and we’re always on the lookout for new talents to join us on our success journey. 🌟

About the Role

We are looking for a high-performing Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our recruitment efforts across the UAE and Egypt. In this role, you will manage a team of Talent Acquisition Partners and play a hands-on role in driving strategic hiring for senior and business-critical roles. You will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence in reporting, maintaining a consistent weekly hiring cadence, and continuously improving recruitment processes to support the company’s fast-paced growth while mentoring a growing team.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Regional Oversight

• Lead, coach, and develop the TA team across the UAE and Egypt.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and remove blockers to enable team success.
• Foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and alignment across markets.

Strategic & Critical Hiring

• Partner directly with senior stakeholders to drive hiring for leadership and hard-to-fill roles.
• Own full-cycle recruitment for key positions, from brief to offer.
• Build proactive pipelines for high-priority roles and future business needs.

Process & Operational Excellence

• Drive a consistent, weekly hiring and reporting rhythm to ensure transparency, accountability, and business alignment.
• Monitor recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, funnel conversion) and provide actionable insights.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement scalable improvements across sourcing, interview scheduling, and stakeholder communication.

Stakeholder & Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, ensuring talent plans align with business objectives.
• Lead regular check-ins with department heads on hiring progress, blockers, and upcoming needs.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5–7+ years of Talent Acquisition experience
• Proven success in managing regional hiring in fast-paced, high-growth companies (tech or startup experience preferred).
• Strong experience hiring for senior and niche/critical roles.
• Solid knowledge of recruiting tools, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and sourcing strategies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team coaching skills.
• Fluency in English