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

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