Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Purpose of the Job

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for delivering all facets of recruiting success throughout the organization. This will be achieved through employing traditional sourcing tactics as well as developing new, creative recruitment strategies. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring we are hiring the best possible talent. S/he will identify opportunities to build an applicant pool, establish trust and partnerships with the managers, identify potential "fit" through effective interviewing and testing, effectively administer the interviewing, and ensure a positive new hire experience. Developing and executing recruitment plans and strategies are primary responsibilities to ensure hiring goals are met with the best possible talent.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Consult with leaders and hiring managers on job descriptions, requisition creation, compensation, and sourcing strategies.

• Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.

• Continuously develop networks/partnerships to actively build database/pipeline of candidates.

• Schedule and perform phone screening and candidate interviews. Recommend the final selection of applicants and provide feedback to candidates throughout the hiring process.

• Provide shortlists of qualified candidates to hiring managers and coordinate with them for interviews with prospective applicants.

• Arrange pre-employment testing, and background and reference screenings. Continuously reassess feedback from our current vendors.

• Articulate the employee value proposition (compensation, benefits, perks, etc.) and share insights within HR to enhance existing policies and benefit offerings.

• Place and update all job postings in various media outlets including colleges, social networks, community boards, and staffing partners.

• Represent the company at recruiting events (e.g. job fairs), providing organization/job information and interviewing applicants.

• Communicate with managers and employees regularly to promote the referral program and internal opportunities.

• Create salary proposals, and offer letters, maintain applicant tracking system, generate recruitment reports, and other staffing administration functions as needed.

• Respond in a timely manner to internal and external applicant situations, and applicant requests as required.

• Conduct regular follow-ups with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting efforts.

• Participate in recruitment projects and employer branding activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of professional experience, ideally in a similar role.

• Self-starter with excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.

• Strong service orientation, negotiation skills, and ability to interact with employees at all levels throughout the company.

• Must possess excellent oral/written communication in English and strong presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Strong work ethic and sense of integrity, trustworthiness, and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• Creative in brainstorming and proposing new ideas and solutions to existing problems.

• Arabic speaking is a plus.

Travel and Working Environment

• Willing and able to travel occasionally, including overnight travel. The role may require operating outside the official working hours.