Senior Regional TA Specialist (KSA & UAE experience is a must)

Job description

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: Approach each client engagement as a **partnership**, create an environment that attracts the **most talented professionals** and allows them to flourish, and regulate **growth** to maintain **excellence** in our service standards. #### **Role Overview** We are looking for a **Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist** to handle **professional and niche hiring across global markets**, primarily supporting our MENA hiring 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 the usage of the **Applicant Tracking System (ATS)** - Ensure **data accuracy, pipeline visibility, and process efficiency** - Standardize and improve recruitment workflows and documentation **5. 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** **6. 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 #### **Required Qualifications** - 4–7 years of experience in **Talent Acquisition / Recruitment**, with strong exposure to **professional or niche hiring** - Proven experience in **headhunting and sourcing passive candidates** - Strong experience working with **ATS systems and recruitment tools** - Demonstrated ability to manage **stakeholders across multiple regions** - Experience in **data-driven recruitment and reporting** - Fluent in **English (written and spoken)** – mandatory - Experience hiring across **GCC / MENA / international markets** is highly preferred #### **Core Competencies** - Strategic thinking with strong **execution capability** - Excellent **communication and stakeholder management** - Strong **ownership and accountability** - Ability to work under pressure and manage **multiple roles simultaneously** - Commercial awareness and understanding of **market dynamics** #### **What Success Looks Like in This Role** - You operate as the **TA Lead’s right hand**, independently managing critical hiring - You build **strong pipelines before roles even open** - You **challenge stakeholders**, not just take requirements - You bring **market insights**, not just candidates - You deliver **consistent, high-quality hires across regions** 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.