- We Are Hiring for *Senior Talent Acquisition specialist
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in end-to-end recruitment, preferably within the construction, engineering, contracting, or real estate sectors, with strong knowledge of sourcing and hiring technical and non-technical professionals.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing recruitment activities from manpower planning and sourcing through interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding, while ensuring an excellent candidate experience and effective collaboration with hiring managers.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for various technical, engineering, managerial, and corporate positions.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand manpower requirements, job specifications, and candidate profiles.
- Develop effective sourcing strategies using job boards, LinkedIn, recruitment platforms, databases, referrals, and other sourcing channels.
- Screen CVs and conduct initial HR interviews to assess candidates against the required competencies and qualifications.
- Conduct competency-based and behavioral interviews using structured interviewing techniques.
- Coordinate technical interviews and assessments with hiring managers and relevant departments.
- Manage candidate pipelines and ensure timely follow-up throughout the recruitment process.
- Prepare and communicate job offers, negotiate packages when required, and support candidates through the offer and joining process.
- Maintain an updated and accurate candidate database and recruitment records.
- Ensure all recruitment activities and candidate information are properly documented within the ATS and ERP/HR system.
- Prepare recruitment reports and provide regular updates on vacancies, hiring progress, time-to-fill, and recruitment KPIs.
- Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future vacancies.
- Support employer branding and recruitment campaigns when required.
- Ensure compliance with company recruitment policies and procedures.
- Maintain a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.
- Support onboarding activities and ensure smooth coordination between Recruitment, HR Operations, and other relevant departments.
- Provide market insights regarding talent availability, salary expectations, and recruitment trends, particularly within the construction and engineering sectors.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- HR Diploma, HR certification, or relevant HR courses is required/preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment, preferably in a senior recruitment role.
- Previous experience within the Construction, Contracting, Engineering, or related industries is highly preferred.
- Strong experience in recruiting engineering, construction, technical, and corporate positions.
- Hands-on experience with ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems).
- Experience working with ERP / HR systems and maintaining accurate employee/candidate data.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
- Excellent sourcing and networking abilities.
- Strong knowledge of recruitment methodologies and best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Must be based in Cairo, Egypt.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience recruiting for large-scale construction or engineering projects.
- Experience handling high-volume recruitment.
- Strong knowledge of the Egyptian labor market and talent availability.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and hiring managers.
Key Competencies
- Talent Acquisition & Sourcing
- Construction & Engineering Recruitment
- Interviewing & Candidate Assessment
- Stakeholder Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Candidate Experience
- ATS & ERP Systems
- Recruitment Analytics
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Professionalism
