Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead professional and niche hiring across global markets, primarily supporting our MENA, GCC, and international operations.

This role is not a transactional recruiter. You will act as a strategic partner and second-in-command to the TA Lead, owning complex hiring mandates, building pipelines for critical roles, and driving hiring outcomes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

You will be responsible for headhunting, stakeholder management, recruitment strategy, and data-driven hiring execution, ensuring we consistently attract and hire top-tier talent globally.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Global Recruitment

• Own full-cycle recruitment for mid to senior-level roles across technical and non-technical functions (Engineering, Project Management, Commercial, etc.)
• Manage hiring across multiple regions (GCC, MENA, international markets)
• Deliver against aggressive hiring timelines without compromising quality

2. Headhunting & Advanced Sourcing

• Lead proactive talent mapping and headhunting strategies
• Utilize Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and external databases to identify passive candidates
• Build and maintain high-quality talent pipelines for niche and hard-to-fill roles

3. Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and leadership
• Challenge and refine hiring requirements to ensure market alignment and feasibility
• Drive alignment, accountability, and decision-making across stakeholders

4. ATS & Recruitment Operations

• Own and optimize usage of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Ensure data accuracy, pipeline visibility, and process efficiency
• Standardize and improve recruitment workflows and documentation

5. Reporting & Recruitment Analytics

• Track and report on key recruitment metrics:
  
  • Time-to-fill
  • Pipeline conversion rates
  • Offer acceptance rates
  • Source effectiveness
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve hiring performance

6. Pipeline Building & Workforce Planning

• Develop long-term talent pipelines aligned with business growth plans
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning and hiring forecasts
• Ensure readiness for future hiring demands

7. Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

• Strengthen Decima s presence as an employer of choice in global markets
• Deliver a high-quality, professional candidate experience across all touchpoints