Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Decima International

<div class="content-intro"><p>Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula:</p> <p>Approach each client engagement as a&nbsp;<strong>partnership</strong>, create an environment that attracts the&nbsp;<strong>most talented professionals</strong>&nbsp;and allows them to flourish, and regulate&nbsp;<strong>growth</strong>&nbsp;to maintain&nbsp;<strong>excellence</strong>&nbsp;in our service standards.</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> <p data-start="245" data-end="389"><strong data-start="245" data-end="258">Location:</strong> Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt (On-site)<br data-start="293" data-end="296"><strong data-start="296" data-end="309">Function:</strong> Talent Acquisition – Global Hiring<br data-start="344" data-end="347"><strong data-start="347" data-end="362">Reports to:</strong> TA Lead / Hiring Manager</p> <h4 data-section-id="rc0wgi" data-start="396" data-end="416"><strong data-start="399" data-end="416">Role Overview</strong></h4> <p data-start="418" data-end="610">We are looking for a <strong data-start="439" data-end="479">Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist</strong> to handle <strong data-start="488" data-end="543">professional and niche hiring across global markets</strong>, primarily supporting our MENA hiring operations.</p> <p data-start="612" data-end="874">This role is not a transactional recruiter. You will act as a <strong data-start="674" data-end="732">strategic partner and second-in-command to the TA Lead</strong>, owning complex hiring mandates, building pipelines for critical roles, and driving hiring outcomes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.</p> <p data-start="876" data-end="1068">You will be responsible for <strong data-start="904" data-end="999">headhunting, stakeholder management, recruitment strategy, and data-driven hiring execution</strong>, ensuring we consistently attract and hire top-tier talent globally.</p> <h4 data-section-id="1pzghrs" data-start="1075" data-end="1102"><strong data-start="1078" data-end="1102">Key Responsibilities</strong></h4> <p data-section-id="e13ogl" data-start="1104" data-end="1144"><strong data-start="1108" data-end="1144">1. End-to-End Global Recruitment</strong></p> <ul data-start="1145" data-end="1462"> <li data-section-id="1fhi6nd" data-start="1145" data-end="1304">Own full-cycle recruitment for <strong data-start="1178" data-end="1207">mid to senior-level roles</strong> across technical and non-technical functions (Engineering, Project Management, Commercial, etc.)</li> <li data-section-id="hfqv76" data-start="1305" data-end="1383">Manage hiring across <strong data-start="1328" data-end="1383">multiple regions (GCC, MENA, international markets)</strong></li> <li data-section-id="51eiv" data-start="1384" data-end="1462">Deliver against <strong data-start="1402" data-end="1462">aggressive hiring timelines without compromising quality</strong></li> </ul> <p data-section-id="ujfnpx" data-start="1469" data-end="1511"><strong data-start="1473" data-end="1511">2. Headhunting &amp; Advanced Sourcing</strong></p> <ul data-start="1512" data-end="1766"> <li data-section-id="1fjilcm" data-start="1512" data-end="1574">Lead <strong data-start="1519" data-end="1574">proactive talent mapping and headhunting strategies</strong></li> <li data-section-id="rxyof1" data-start="1575" data-end="1678">Utilize <strong data-start="1585" data-end="1647">Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and external databases</strong> to identify passive candidates</li> <li data-section-id="n3qiao" data-start="1679" data-end="1766">Build and maintain <strong data-start="1700" data-end="1766">high-quality talent pipelines for niche and hard-to-fill roles</strong></li> </ul> <p data-section-id="3ezk0o" data-start="1773" data-end="1806"><strong data-start="1777" data-end="1806">3. Stakeholder Management</strong></p> <ul data-start="1807" data-end="2040"> <li data-section-id="5cpac6" data-start="1807" data-end="1871">Act as a <strong data-start="1818" data-end="1871">trusted advisor to hiring managers and leadership</strong></li> <li data-section-id="9vnx8m" data-start="1872" data-end="1961">Challenge and refine hiring requirements to ensure <strong data-start="1925" data-end="1961">market alignment and feasibility</strong></li> <li data-section-id="gmwy45" data-start="1962" data-end="2040">Drive <strong data-start="1970" data-end="2020">alignment, accountability, and decision-making</strong> across stakeholders</li> </ul> <p data-section-id="1p0ans6" data-start="2047" data-end="2086"><strong data-start="2051" data-end="2086">4. ATS &amp; Recruitment Operations</strong></p> <ul data-start="2087" data-end="2294"> <li data-section-id="18uqamg" data-start="2087" data-end="2156">Own and optimize the usage of the&nbsp;<strong data-start="2119" data-end="2154">Applicant Tracking System (ATS)</strong></li> <li data-section-id="rt8brg" data-start="2157" data-end="2228">Ensure <strong data-start="2166" data-end="2228">data accuracy, pipeline visibility, and process efficiency</strong></li> <li data-section-id="1i09tbl" data-start="2229" data-end="2294">Standardize and improve recruitment workflows and documentation</li> </ul> <p data-section-id="5xezal" data-start="2579" data-end="2628"><strong data-start="2583" data-end="2628">5. Pipeline Building &amp; Workforce Planning</strong></p> <ul data-start="2629" data-end="2828"> <li data-section-id="842lxq" data-start="2629" data-end="2706">Develop <strong data-start="2639" data-end="2669">long-term talent pipelines</strong> aligned with business growth plans</li> <li data-section-id="1og1k4t" data-start="2707" data-end="2779">Partner with leadership on <strong data-start="2736" data-end="2779">workforce planning and hiring forecasts</strong></li> <li data-section-id="xh4s63" data-start="2780" data-end="2828">Ensure readiness for <strong data-start="2803" data-end="2828">future hiring demands</strong></li> </ul> <p data-section-id="1x4ut30" data-start="2835" data-end="2886"><strong data-start="2839" data-end="2886">6. Employer Branding &amp; Candidate Experience</strong></p> <ul data-start="2887" data-end="3051"> <li data-section-id="1kvmow3" data-start="2887" data-end="2964">Strengthen Decima’s presence as an <strong data-start="2924" data-end="2964">employer of choice in global markets</strong></li> <li data-section-id="6ne6fe" data-start="2965" data-end="3051">Deliver a <strong data-start="2977" data-end="3028">high-quality, professional candidate experience</strong> across all touchpoints</li> </ul> <h4 data-section-id="39lizy" data-start="3058" data-end="3088"><strong data-start="3061" data-end="3088">Required Qualifications</strong></h4> <ul data-start="3090" data-end="3630"> <li data-section-id="y94n75" data-start="3090" data-end="3213">4–7 years of experience in <strong data-start="3119" data-end="3155">Talent Acquisition / Recruitment</strong>, with strong exposure to <strong data-start="3181" data-end="3213">professional or niche hiring</strong></li> <li data-section-id="dinrm8" data-start="3214" data-end="3284">Proven experience in <strong data-start="3237" data-end="3284">headhunting and sourcing passive candidates</strong></li> <li data-section-id="3pmrje" data-start="3285" data-end="3355">Strong experience working with <strong data-start="3318" data-end="3355">ATS systems and recruitment tools</strong></li> <li data-section-id="c39y3f" data-start="3356" data-end="3429">Demonstrated ability to manage <strong data-start="3389" data-end="3429">stakeholders across multiple regions</strong></li> <li data-section-id="x2wuon" data-start="3430" data-end="3487">Experience in <strong data-start="3446" data-end="3487">data-driven recruitment and reporting</strong></li> <li data-section-id="1c9cdfc" data-start="3488" data-end="3544">Fluent in <strong data-start="3500" data-end="3532">English (written and spoken)</strong> – mandatory</li> <li data-section-id="ocnu1f" data-start="3545" data-end="3630">Experience hiring across <strong data-start="3572" data-end="3610">GCC / MENA / international markets</strong> is highly preferred</li> </ul> <h4 data-section-id="h0tfe1" data-start="3637" data-end="3661"><strong data-start="3640" data-end="3661">Core Competencies</strong></h4> <ul data-start="3663" data-end="3961"> <li data-section-id="1hiqr9f" data-start="3663" data-end="3720">Strategic thinking with strong <strong data-start="3696" data-end="3720">execution capability</strong></li> <li data-section-id="1noy5ic" data-start="3721" data-end="3777">Excellent <strong data-start="3733" data-end="3777">communication and stakeholder management</strong></li> <li data-section-id="lbxc28" data-start="3778" data-end="3819">Strong <strong data-start="3787" data-end="3819">ownership and accountability</strong></li> <li data-section-id="1s36udo" data-start="3820" data-end="3897">Ability to work under pressure and manage <strong data-start="3864" data-end="3897">multiple roles simultaneously</strong></li> <li data-section-id="1yuq76j" data-start="3898" data-end="3961">Commercial awareness and understanding of <strong data-start="3942" data-end="3961">market dynamics</strong></li> </ul> <h4 data-section-id="r8lrnq" data-start="4221" data-end="4264"><strong data-start="4224" data-end="4264">What Success Looks Like in This Role</strong></h4> <ul data-start="4266" data-end="4593"> <li data-section-id="1slxpez" data-start="4266" data-end="4353">You operate as the <strong data-start="4287" data-end="4311">TA Lead’s right hand</strong>, independently managing critical hiring</li> <li data-section-id="mtq5e5" data-start="4354" data-end="4411">You build <strong data-start="4366" data-end="4409">strong pipelines before roles even open</strong></li> <li data-section-id="eotjdp" data-start="4412" data-end="4474">You <strong data-start="4418" data-end="4444">challenge stakeholders</strong>, not just take requirements</li> <li data-section-id="gssgel" data-start="4475" data-end="4529">You bring <strong data-start="4487" data-end="4506">market insights</strong>, not just candidates</li> <li data-section-id="syt6t9" data-start="4530" data-end="4593">You deliver <strong data-start="4544" data-end="4593">consistent, high-quality hires across regions</strong></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to the safety and well-being of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.</p></div>