Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the job

We are seeking a proactive and data-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive the growth of our high-performing, fully remote team. This role is crucial for our rapid scaling, and you will be responsible for owning the full recruitment lifecycle for a variety of roles. Depending on our immediate hiring needs and your background, your focus will be specialized into one of two critical areas: Technical Roles (Engineering, Product, Support) or Non-Technical Roles (Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Operations), with a strategic emphasis on emerging markets like MENA.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will:

What You'll Do

• Full-Cycle Ownership: Manage and drive the entire recruitment process from initial consultation and sourcing through to offer negotiation and closing.

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute tailored sourcing strategies to find top-tier, passive talent in highly competitive markets.

• Hiring Partner: Act as a strategic consultant to hiring managers, defining requirements, designing effective interview processes, and providing data-driven market insights (e.g., salary benchmarks, talent availability).

• Exceptional Candidate Experience: Ensure every candidate has a positive and professional experience, regardless of the outcome.

• Process Excellence: Maintain a clean, accurate, and up-to-date pipeline in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and drive continuous improvement in our hiring metrics and processes.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of success as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or Technical Recruiter.

• Preferred experience in a startup or fintech environment.

• Ability to confidently source and screen for technical roles globally and demonstrated success in acquiring non-technical talent within the KSA and UAE markets, with an understanding of local talent pools like Business Development and Sales.

• Proficiency with an ATS and advanced sourcing techniques using LinkedIn Recruiter.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Highly proactive, data-driven, and comfortable managing high-volume, diverse roles in a fully distributed organization.

Nice to Have

• Experience hiring for B2B fintech, SaaS, or high-growth startups

• Fluency in Arabic or another language relevant to our global markets.

• Experience working with a remote, global, multicultural team.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary

• Choice of work equipment

• Access to Employee Stock Options (ESOP)

• Flexible work environment

• A role with visibility, autonomy, and professional growth opportunities