Strategic Gears

Talent Acquisition Specialist at Strategic Gears (Cairo, Egypt)

Strategic Gears· Cairo, Egypt·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

Responsibilities:

  • Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, and interview coordination.
  • Utilize various platforms (LinkedIn, job boards, ATS) to source and attract qualified candidates.
  • Conduct initial phone screenings to assess candidates' qualifications and cultural fit.
  • Maintain and update the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to ensure accurate candidate records.
  • Assist in creating job descriptions and posting job ads across multiple channels.
  • Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
  • Build and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand hiring requirements and timelines.
  • Participate in employer branding activities, such as career fairs and social media campaigns.
  • Prepare recruitment reports and updates for the team.

Skills:

  • Effective time management skills and the ability to multitask.
  • Excellent document development through MS Office.
  • Strong teamwork and relationship-building abilities.
  • “Roll up your sleeves” attitude.
  • Creative and Curious approaches.
  • Knowledge of sourcing strategies and recruitment best practices.
  • Basic understanding of employment laws and HR regulations.
  • Experience with social media recruitment.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in recruitment or HR (internship experience is acceptable).
  • Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter is a plus.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Fluent in English and Arabic, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow in the HR field.

Why work at Strategic Gears

  • Culture highlights: Rated 3.8/5 on employer review sites (50 reviews). Culture score 3.7, Career development 4.0, Compensation 3.6 – indicating strong growth opportunities but below-average work-life balance (2.2)
  • Remote/hybrid policy: Hybrid workspace – employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work (typical time on-site varies by role)
  • Notable perks or engineering culture:
    • Open roles include Consultant, Market Research Manager, IT Manager, Graphic Designer, Talent Acquisition Specialist – indicating a mix of consulting, research, creative, and tech functions
    • Uses modern tech stack (Odoo, Power BI, Python, Figma, Salesforce, etc.)
    • Employs AI tools in the hiring process (resume review, analysis) but final decisions are made by humans
    • Alumni often move to top employers like EY, Deloitte, PwC, TAM, and government entities
  • Locations: Offices in Riyadh, Jeddah, Medina, Cairo, London, Doha, Madrid

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