Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

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.Location: Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt (On-site)Function: Talent Acquisition – Global HiringReports to: TA Lead / Hiring ManagerRole OverviewWe 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 End-to-End Global RecruitmentOwn 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 Headhunting & Advanced SourcingLead proactive talent mapping and headhunting strategiesUtilize Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and external databases to identify passive candidatesBuild and maintain high-quality talent pipelines for niche and hard-to-fill roles Stakeholder ManagementAct as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and leadershipChallenge and refine hiring requirements to ensure market alignment and feasibilityDrive alignment, accountability, and decision-making across stakeholders ATS & Recruitment OperationsOwn and optimize the usage of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)Ensure data accuracy, pipeline visibility, and process efficiencyStandardize and improve recruitment workflows and documentation Pipeline Building & Workforce PlanningDevelop long-term talent pipelines aligned with business growth plansPartner with leadership on workforce planning and hiring forecastsEnsure readiness for future hiring demands Employer Branding & Candidate ExperienceStrengthen Decima's presence as an employer of choice in global marketsDeliver a high-quality, professional candidate experience across all touchpointsRequired Qualifications4–7 years of experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment, with strong exposure to professional or niche hiringProven experience in headhunting and sourcing passive candidatesStrong experience working with ATS systems and recruitment toolsDemonstrated ability to manage stakeholders across multiple regionsExperience in data-driven recruitment and reportingFluent in English (written and spoken) – mandatoryExperience hiring across GCC / MENA / international markets is highly preferredCore CompetenciesStrategic thinking with strong execution capabilityExcellent communication and stakeholder managementStrong ownership and accountabilityAbility to work under pressure and manage multiple roles simultaneouslyCommercial awareness and understanding of market dynamicsWhat Success Looks Like in This RoleYou operate as the TA Lead's right hand, independently managing critical hiringYou build strong pipelines before roles even openYou challenge stakeholders, not just take requirementsYou bring market insights, not just candidatesYou deliver consistent, high-quality hires across regionsDecima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to the safety and wellbeing 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.At Decima International, we offer a competitive salary package, including paid time off and performance-based bonuses. We also provide excellent medical, vision and dental insurance for our employees.