Talent Acquisition Specialist

Key Responsibilities
Manage assigned roles end to end, from client briefing through onboarding handover.

Understand client needs and translate them into focused sourcing and assessment plans.

Proactively source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals and professional communities.

Screen and assess candidates against clear role requirements.

Prepare concise, evidence-based candidate summaries and recommendations.

Coordinate interviews, feedback, references and offer-stage communication.

Maintain timely and respectful communication with candidates and stakeholders.

Build reusable talent pipelines across Apricot’s priority roles and markets.

Keep candidate records, notes, trackers and statuses accurate and up to date.

Flag delays or hiring challenges early and recommend practical solutions.

Contribute to improving Apricot’s sourcing, screening and recruitment processes.

Use AI tools responsibly to support sourcing, research, outreach, interview preparation and administrative work.

Requirements
3 years of end-to-end recruitment experience.

Strong proactive sourcing, interviewing and candidate-assessment skills.

Experience managing multiple roles and stakeholders simultaneously.

Ability to distinguish genuine candidate quality from a strong-looking CV.

Strong written and spoken English; Arabic is highly advantageous.

Excellent organization, follow-through and attention to detail.

Comfortable working independently within a fast-moving remote team.

Familiarity with talent markets across MENA, North America, and Europe is highly valuable.

Practical exposure to tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot or AI-enabled recruitment platforms.

AI expertise is not required, but curiosity and willingness to learn are essential.

You’ll Thrive at Apricot If You
Take ownership and consistently close loops.

Act proactively rather than waiting for detailed instructions.

Balance empathy for candidates with a high quality bar for clients.

Communicate risks early and bring possible solutions.

Are comfortable adapting as priorities and processes evolve.

Use AI thoughtfully without replacing human judgment or compromising confidentiality.

Genuinely connect with Apricot’s mission of creating opportunities for displaced and underserved MENA talent.

Benefits
Why Join Apricot?
Create meaningful global opportunities for Palestinian and underserved MENA professionals.

Work with an international, mission-driven team.

Own diverse searches across functions and markets.

Help shape a growing Talent department and its ways of working.

Work remotely in a culture built around flexibility, initiative and accountability.