Talent Acquisition Specialist

Bayut is the number one property portal in the Kingdom, connecting millions of users across the country. We are committed to delivering the best online search experience. As part of Dubizzle Group, Bayut is alongside some of the strongest classifieds brands in the market. With a collective strength of 10 brands, we have more than 200 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering all features of recruiting across the organization. This will be achieved through employing traditional and modern sourcing strategies as well as developing new and creative recruiting ideas to ensure we are hiring the best possible talent, whilst actively living by our values.

In this role, you will:

Recruitment:

• Drive full lifecycle of recruitment by:

• Preparing requisitions and obtaining sign off from all stakeholders
• Advertising all vacancies internally and externally within 24 hours of obtaining sign-off
• Screening and shortlisting applicants from Workable and LinkedIn
• Conducting various assessments applicable to the role
• Submitting shortlisted candidates to hiring manager (minimum 4 candidates)
• Obtaining feedback on shortlisted candidates from hiring manager (minimum 2 candidates)
• Setting interviews with all stakeholders (first/second/culture)
• Informing all unsuccessful candidates on the status of their application
• Sitting in all interviews to ensure compliance (all scorecards to be completed)

Post Recruitment:

Perform entry interviews for all new recruits who have been with the company for 3 months

Provide new employee interview feedback to managers

Record Keeping:

All interview notes to be captured on Workable

All successful shortlisted candidates to be saved on Workable for future pipeline

Track and capture feedback on all entry interviews Monthly Reporting

Update recruitment activity sheet

Ensure the applicant tracking system (Workable) is updated with prospective candidates and interview feedback

Meet with Talent Acquisition Team Lead and Hiring Managers to discuss the progress of open positions, quality of candidates and strategy to find and engage more talent.

Provide pre-screened and qualified candidates to Hiring Manager within agreed time frames

Other:

Ensure all recruitment documents are scanned and saved on Workable

Coordinate and implement university graduate recruiting initiatives

Build recruitment networks through industry / global contacts to keep up to date with recruitment practices

Perform any other reasonable task which might be required from time to time

Manage relationships with recruitment agencies

Maintain good relationships with internal stakeholders

Develop superior knowledge of all roles we have

Minimum of secondary education

Bachelor's degree is preferred

Minimum 2-3 years sourcing in either in-house or search firm (both would be preferred)

Experience in sourcing positions in the online classifieds or e-commerce sector

Has proven experience in sourcing using a wide variety of sourcing channels to source talent ideally within digital/tech/mobile apps

Proven analytical capabilities to report on and interpret data related to searches with a view to improving sourcing techniques

Tech recruitment knowledge is preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels

Excellent coordination and organization skills

Ability to prioritize work requirements

Strong internet research and social media recruitment skills

Fast approach to hiring top quality candidates

Highly motivated, professional, creative, proactive and able to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group

Hands-on attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Take pride in your work and have fun doing it

Must display resilience, and a focus on continuous improvement

Proactive approach to finding solutions

• High-performing and fast-paced work environment.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Rewards and recognition
• Learning & Development

Bayut is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.