Talent Acquisition Specialist BOUNCE MIDDLE EAST

Working for a fast paced, diverse, and developing organization who are currently experiencing growth and development. This organization are now seeking a highly skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage a multi-sited business, developing the recruitment structure and process across all areas of the business.

Key accountabilities

Full-Cycle Recruitment Across the Tribe

• Deliver a dynamic end-to-end recruitment service across venues and HQ, reducing agency reliance through strong direct sourcing strategies.
• Recruit for diverse roles high volume, front-line, youth-focused, specialist, and leadership across UAE, KSA and regional markets.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines that reflect our brand: spirited, inclusive, progression-focused.

2. Partnering With Hiring Managers

• Coach and support hiring managers on writing BOUNCE-worthy JDs, interview confidence, culture-fit evaluation and straight-talk feedback.
• Collaborate early to understand each role s vibe, standards and success outcomes and build smart resourcing plans.
• Help hiring managers level up their hiring behaviours, even without formal leadership authority.

3. Talent Attraction & Employer Brand

• Bring the careers page to life keep content fresh, energetic and human so candidates feel the Tribe before they even apply.
• Build and nurture BOUNCE Talent Communities (WhatsApp groups, newsletters, talent pools).
• Deliver recruitment content and presence that reflects youth culture, authenticity and our brand personality.
• Help shape the onboarding vibe so new Tribe members feel the love from day one.

4. Sourcing, Outreach & Creative Pipelines

• Use multi-channel sourcing recruitment events, social platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, CV mining, community partnerships, youth networks and universities.
• Develop Emirati & Saudi talent pipelines that support nationalisation and progression pathways.
• Support intern, graduate, apprentice and early-career recruitment programs across the business.

5. Systems, Data & Compliance

• Use LinkedIn Recruiter and other TA systems to source, track and engage candidates.
• Maintain accuracy and velocity across recruitment workflows using ATS/HR systems (any brand suitable).
• Track hiring metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source quality, retention of hires) and share clear insights.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labour laws throughout all recruitment steps.
• Partner with P&C leadership to predict seasonal staffing needs and optimise workforce planning.

6. Keep It Fresh Experiment, Improve, Elevate

• Explore new recruitment ideas, events and channels to stay ahead of talent trends.
• Find ways to make the candidate experience feel like BOUNCE fun, real, inclusive and respectful.
• Bring continuous improvement energy to everything you touch we evolve, not copy.

Experience & Capabilities

Experience

1 3 years in recruitment (agency or in-house), high-volume hiring exposure, youth-oriented or service industry experience advantageous.

Systems

Confident with LinkedIn Recruiter and comfortable learning any ATS/HR system.

Talent Sourcing

Ability to attract candidates across multiple channels, including social, events, and community outreach.

Communication

Straight-talking, warm, human able to coach managers and engage candidates with clarity and energy.

Culture Fit

Loves fast-paced environments, embraces people from all walks of life, thrives on human connection and movement.