Talent Acquisition Manager

About Zippy Talent

Zippy Talent is a recruitment and executive search firm specializing in connecting exceptional talent with organizations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia. They collaborate with startups, SMEs, and multinational companies to provide recruitment expertise in technology, commercial, engineering, finance, and leadership sectors.

Role Overview

This position involves managing the complete recruitment lifecycle for clients without leading a team. It is ideal for candidates who enjoy direct involvement in sourcing, interviewing, and engaging with clients while handling multiple hiring projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for permanent roles across diverse industries.
• Comprehend client hiring needs and formulate effective recruitment strategies.
• Source candidates through various channels including professional networks and headhunting.
• Perform candidate screening and competency-based interviews.
• Evaluate candidates based on technical skills, function fit, and behavioral traits.
• Provide clients with detailed candidate reports summarizing qualifications.
• Coordinate interview schedules between clients and candidates efficiently.
• Lead offer negotiation discussions and maintain candidate engagement until onboarding.
• Develop and sustain talent pipelines for future recruitment demands.
• Accurately maintain candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Keep abreast of market trends, salary standards, and recruitment best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of six years’ experience in recruitment roles.
• Background in agency recruitment or executive search is advantageous.
• Proficiency in sourcing passive candidates using Boolean search and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Experience recruiting across multiple functions and sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management abilities and effective communication skills.
• Competency in conducting interviews and recruitment assessments.
• Familiarity with using Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Negotiation skills combined with relationship-building expertise.
• Capability to manage multiple open positions concurrently.
• Well-organized with strong attention to detail.
• Self-driven and capable of independent work.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience recruiting within the GCC and Middle East regions.
• Background in sourcing for technology, cybersecurity, engineering, commercial, and leadership roles.
• Knowledge of AI-powered recruitment tools and contemporary sourcing methodologies.