Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position: Talent Acquisition Specialist (IT & Sales)

Location: Dubai

Reporting to: Talent Acquisition Manager

Type: Full-time

About the Role:

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our TradeQuo team. We're seeking a talent acquisition specialist to help us source, identify, screen, and hire candidates for various roles in the company. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, two or three years of experience in talent acquisition, proficiency with applicant tracking systems, and an ability to devise sourcing strategies for potential applicants. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills for working closely with others across various departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaising with internal departments to determine recruitment needs.
• Determining selection criteria, hiring profiles, and job requirements for vacant positions.
• Sourcing potential candidates through online company career portals, recruitment sites, job boards, social platforms, as well as print media, posters, and flyers, when required.
• Managing hiring processes via electronic Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Evaluating applications and screening candidates via calls or emails, as well as facilitating pre interview assessments.
• Compiling interview questions and conducting in-person or video call interviews with shortlisted candidates.
• Preparing hiring forecasts as part of the company's strategic planning.
• Documenting processes and fostering good relationships with potential candidates and past applicants.
• Developing hiring strategies and procedures in line with industry trends, as well as keeping informed of advancements in the field.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management, or similar.
• 2-3 years of experience as a talent acquisition specialist, or similar.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems, such as Oracle Taleo and iCIMS Recruit.
• Ability to liaise with internal departments and develop hiring strategies and profiles.
• Advanced knowledge of effective hiring platforms that attract suitable applicants.
• Exceptional ability to screen candidates, compile shortlists and interview candidates.
• Experience in creating awareness of the company brand and establishing professional relationships with candidates.
• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Added Advantage:

• Previous work experience in forex or finance trading industry
• Strong awareness of market trends, emerging technologies, and new finTech products and business model