Talent Acquisition Specialist

Description

Job Summary: The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the full recruitment cycle—from receiving hiring requests to new employee onboarding—while building a robust candidate pipeline and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. Key Highlights of the Role: 1. Managing the full recruitment cycle and attracting top talent 2. Collaborating with department managers and building strong relationships 3. Participating in employer branding initiatives **Job Summary** The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing and executing comprehensive recruitment processes to attract the best talent aligned with the company’s needs and strategic plans. The role includes managing the full recruitment lifecycle, building a strong candidate database, coordinating with department managers, ensuring an outstanding candidate experience, and complying with Qatari labor law and company policies. Proficiency in both Arabic and English, as well as experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), are common requirements in the Doha job market. **Responsibilities** * Manage the full recruitment cycle—from receiving hiring requests to new employee onboarding. * Coordinate with department managers to define hiring needs and develop accurate job descriptions. * Post open positions across job boards, social media platforms, and the company’s website. * Source candidates using databases, LinkedIn, job portals, and direct recruitment (headhunting). * Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and evaluate candidates against company criteria. * Coordinate interviews with relevant departments and follow up on evaluation results. * Conduct employment reference, qualification, and background checks when required. * Prepare job offers and negotiate salary and benefits with candidates. * Support onboarding procedures in coordination with HR teams. * Update candidate data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and generate periodic recruitment reports. * Build and maintain a talent database and sustain communication channels with potential candidates for future openings. * Participate in job fairs, university programs, and employer branding initiatives. * Ensure compliance with Qatari labor law and company policies and procedures throughout the recruitment process. **Required Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field. * Professional certification is preferred, such as: * **SHRM-CP** * **PHRi** * **CIPD Level 3 or Level 5** * Minimum **2–5 years** of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment. * Prior experience in the Qatari job market or GCC countries is preferred. * Solid understanding of Qatari labor law and local recruitment procedures. **Required Skills** * Strong knowledge of talent acquisition processes and strategies. * Professional sourcing and direct recruitment skills. * Ability to conduct behavioral interviews and assess competencies. * Experience using **ATS**, and recruitment platforms such as **LinkedIn Recruiter**, **Bayt**, and **Indeed**. * Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. * Ability to manage multiple open positions simultaneously while meeting deadlines. * Analytical and reporting skills, including measuring recruitment KPIs. * Proficiency in **Microsoft Office** applications. * Fluency in both **Arabic and English**, spoken and written. **Work Environment** * Working within HR or Talent Acquisition departments in corporate, government, or recruitment agencies. * Continuous collaboration with department managers, candidates, and external agencies. * May require attending job fairs, professional events, and meetings with partners. **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)** * Average time-to-fill. * Quality of hire. * Offer acceptance rate. * Timeliness of recruitment process execution against schedule. * Department managers’ satisfaction with hiring quality. * Candidate satisfaction with the recruitment experience (Candidate Experience). * Cost per hire. * Building and updating an effective database for future talent. Salary: QAR١٩‏٥٠٠.٠٠ per month Work Location: On-site