Talent Acquisition Partner

Checkout.com; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 246,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Checkout.com in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner to join our growing Global Talent Acquisition team. You will directly attract, engage, and identify top talent for our roles across regions, supporting the Regional TA Lead to build efficient hiring processes and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

This role is ideal for an agency recruiter stepping in-house, offering quarterly incentives based on performance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years recruitment experience in UAE/Saudi Arabia mandatory.
• Experience in GTM roles or growth-stage environments preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source, engage, and attract top-tier candidates through multiple channels.
• Manage candidates through the full recruitment lifecycle from outreach to offer.
• Hit hiring targets and manage a healthy pipeline across regions.
• Build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers; be a key contact point.
• Streamline workflows and adopt new tools to improve recruitment efficiency.
• Continuously learn from senior recruiters and principals to grow expertise.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Candidate engagement

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organization

Data reporting

AI tools adoption

Job description

We’re Checkout.com. You might not know our name, but companies like eBay, Spotify, Klarna, Uber, and Sony do, because we’re behind many of the digital experiences you use every day.

We are where the world checks out, enabling over 10 billion transactions yearly for more than one billion global shoppers.

Whether you want to book a holiday, order food, renew a subscription, or check out online, there’s a good chance our tech powers the payments behind the scenes. Our platform helps the most ambitious businesses deliver effortless digital experiences, at scale.

If you want to do career-defining work, you’ve come to the right place. We move fast, think globally, and believe great teams are built by hiring exceptional people with conviction, curiosity, and the desire to make an impact.

With 20 offices across six continents and London as our HQ, we’re shaping the future of fintech – and we’re just getting started.

Checkout.com is looking for a dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner to join our growing Global Talent Acquisition team. You will play a crucial role in our company’s growth and success by directly attracting, engaging, and identifying top talent for our teams globally. Supporting the Regional TA Lead to build better processes, codify hiring and give the best candidate experience! We are looking for a builder mentality.

This role is perfect for an agency recruiter looking for their first step in-house, we offer quarterly incentives based on performance!

This role is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced Senior Recruiters, allowing you to rapidly develop your recruiting expertise and build a strong foundation for your career growth within Talent Acquisition. We are deeply committed to your self-development and will support you in achieving your career aspirations.

• Proactive Talent Sourcing: Actively identify, engage, and attract top-tier candidates through various channels, utilizing advanced sourcing techniques and tools.
• Candidate Management: Guide candidates seamlessly through the entire recruitment lifecycle, from initial outreach to offer, ensuring a positive and engaging experience.
• Hitting Hiring Targets: Contribute directly to our ambitious hiring roadmap by efficiently managing your pipeline and achieving assigned hiring goals.
• Building Relationships: Develop strong working relationships with candidates and hiring managers, acting as a key point of contact throughout the process.
• Optimizing Workflows: Support the team in identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the Talent Acquisition function, embracing new tools and processes.
• Learning & Development: Actively seek feedback and guidance from Senior Recruiters and Principals, continuously developing your skills in sourcing, candidate engagement, and stakeholder management.
• Employer Branding: Help establish and promote Checkout.com as an amazing company to work for, providing an outstanding candidate experience at all times.

You are a motivated and aspiring talent acquisition professional with a passion for connecting great people with great opportunities.

• Foundational Experience: 4+ years in recruitment in UAE and/or Saudi Arabia is mandatory, including extensive experience in search and proactive headhunting for GTM roles.
• Growth Mindset: Eager to learn and develop quickly within a fast-paced start-up or scale-up environment.
• Relationship Builder: Possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Clear Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, articulate and capable of conveying information clearly.
• Organized & Detail-Oriented: A strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple candidates and roles, and maintain a high level of organization.
• Data Aware: Understands the importance of data in tracking progress and can contribute to basic reporting of recruiting metrics.
• Open to Innovation: Receptive to adopting new technologies, including AI tools, to enhance efficiency and improve recruitment workflows.
• Driven for Development: Committed to continuous learning and actively seeking opportunities to grow your career within Talent Acquisition.

Additional Information

Bring all of you to work

We create the conditions for high performers to thrive, through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.

Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity, and where your growth is in your hands.

We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.

It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.

We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.

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