Specialist Talent Acquisition (6 months)

As the region’s leading local tech organization, we’re proud to say that we have been delivering for millions of people right across MENA for the past 18 years.

We were founded in Kuwait in 2004, and acquired by Delivery Hero (DHER) in 2015. This gives us a unique outlook - local knowledge with global expertise. It also allows us to innovate, create, and bring new technologies for the betterment of the MENA region, such as q-commerce, sustainable packaging, cloud kitchens, autonomous delivery vehicles, robots, and drones.

Today, we deliver hundreds of millions of food orders, grocery items, and other products per year, to our customers in nine countries throughout the region with more than 4,500+ employees! Our food delivery business works with over 27,000 brands and almost 50,000 branches.

Our q-commerce concept, talabat mart (121 Stores), now delivers groceries to customers in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE in 30 minutes or less! Our philosophy is to ensure we do what is suitable for our ecosystem- our customers, partners, people, riders, and the communities in which we operate.

What to Expect:

As a Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying and engaging top talent to fill open positions within the organization. You will work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand the needs of the business and develop sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates. Your primary goal will be to build a strong pipeline of candidates through various sourcing techniques, such as social media, job boards, networking events, and employee referrals.

What’s on the menu? (Duties & Responsibilities)

• Conduct initial phone screening to evaluate candidate qualifications and interest.
• Assess candidate profiles and provide detailed feedback to Talent Acquisition team members.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Main accurate and up-to-date candidate information on Smart Recruiter.
• Support the Talent Acquisition team in various admin tasks.
• Manage hiring processes via Smart Recruiters.
• Evaluate applications and screen candidates via calls or emails, as well as facilitating pre-interview assessments when needed.
• Compile interview questions and conduct in-person or video call interviews.
• Always keep applicants and candidates updated with their application status.
• Deliver an excellent candidate experience to achieve talabat value of “Experience First”.

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What are we looking for: (Core Qualifications & Experience)

• 1-2 years of talent acquisition/Recruitment experience is a must.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Highly organized with a structured approach to work.
• Regional recruitment experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.