Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Joud Coffee, you will be responsible for leading and optimizing the end-to-end recruitment process across Operations and Support Services functions. Manage, mentor, and guide the internal recruitment team, distribute requisitions, set performance targets, and ensure standard operating procedures are followed. Oversee and execute the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for both high-volume F&B Operations and specialized Support Services roles. Liaison with, evaluate, and manage contracts with external recruitment agencies, executive search firms, and third-party manpower suppliers. Act as the internal Company administrator for the Applicant Tracking System, ensuring clean data architecture, pipeline hygiene, and process automation. Develop and implement sourcing strategies utilizing platforms like GulfTalent, LinkedIn Recruiter, referral networks, and local/international career fairs. Collaborate closely with Head of Departments and Operations team to forecast workforce needs, define job profiles, and calibrate selection criteria. Define, track, and analyse key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, and quality of hire) to deliver weekly and monthly reports to the HR Manager. Elevate Joud Coffee's employer brand in the market, ensuring a professional, seamless, and engaging experience for all applicants. Department Human Resources Locations Abu Dhabi Remote status Hybrid About Joud Coffee Joud Coffee (“Joud”) was founded in 2015 with the mission of introducing speciality coffee to Abu Dhabi. After opening our first cafe in the Al Bateen, we have expanded to neighbourhoods across the city where each location offers a uniquely designed space for our community to gather and experience our delicious food, pastry, and coffee offerings. We are proud to roast our beans in small batches at our roasting facility in Abu Dhabi, sourcing them through ethical and sustainable direct trade partnerships that connect us to coffee growers and traders around the globe. Today, Joud has its presence in more than 11 locations and continues to grow within the region. Founded in 2015