Talent Sourcing Specialist

OMNIYAT; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company in Dubai seeks a proactive Talent Sourcing Specialist to enhance their talent acquisition efforts. The ideal candidate will build talent pipelines and identify high-quality candidates using modern sourcing techniques and digital tools. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience. The role involves partnering with hiring managers, sourcing candidates, and improving sourcing effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a sourcing or recruitment-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques and candidate engagement strategies.
• Hands-on experience with ATS and sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to understand workforce plans.
• Engage passive talent through strategic sourcing methods.
• Utilize platforms and tools to source candidates.

Skills

Sourcing techniques

Boolean logic

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

We are seeking a resourceful and proactive Talent Sourcing Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team. This role focuses on building talent pipelines and identifying high-quality candidates for current and future hiring needs across the organization, particularly in development, sales, project management, architecture, and executive roles. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, well-versed in modern sourcing techniques, and comfortable leveraging digital tools and AI-based platforms to enhance talent acquisition outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with Talent Acquisition partners and hiring managers to understand workforce plans and sourcing priorities.
• Identify and engage passive talent through strategic sourcing methods, including direct outreach, talent mapping, networking, and database mining.
• Utilize various platforms and tools to source candidates, including job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, social media, and AI-enhanced sourcing tools.
• Maintain and nurture a pipeline of qualified candidates aligned with the business’s future hiring needs.
• Conduct initial outreach and screening to assess candidate interest, fit, and alignment with company values and role requirements.
• Track and update candidate activity in the ATS and talent CRM with accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with the broader Talent Acquisition team to improve sourcing strategies and candidate experience.
• Stay informed about recruitment technology trends, with the ability to adopt and use tools that improve sourcing effectiveness and efficiency.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a sourcing or recruitment-focused role, preferably within real estate, construction, architecture, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques, Boolean logic, and candidate engagement strategies.
• Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and talent databases.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled sourcing tools and recruitment technologies, and an interest in leveraging tech for process improvement.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience sourcing for niche or senior-level roles in real estate or professional services.
• Exposure to employer branding initiatives or candidate marketing campaigns.
• Comfortable working across multiple roles simultaneously with a service-oriented attitude.