Talent Acquisition and Culture Specialist

confidential; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed F&B organization in Kuwait is seeking a talented and motivated Talent Acquisition and Culture Specialist to lead the recruitment lifecycle, enhance organizational culture, and promote employee engagement. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of experience in talent acquisition, and be bilingual in Arabic and English. This full-time on-site role offers an opportunity to significantly contribute to the company's culture and success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Talent Acquisitionist.
• Experience in using LinkedIn and other recruiting platforms.
• Article 18 transferable Kuwaiti residency - AlAhli companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle from job postings to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to forecast talent needs and build diverse candidate pools.
• Manage candidate experience ensuring timely communication.

Skills

Bilingual - Arabic and English

Attention to detail

Creativity

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

LinkedIn Recruit

Job description

Cari’s currently on the lookout for a talented, highly motivated, and skilled individual to join our esteemed HR team as its Talent Acquisition and Culture Specialist, contributing to our mission of creating high-performing, well-balanced teams of the best and brightest in the F&B game, while revolutionizing and elevating the company’s culture.

Role Description

The Talent Acquisition and Culture Specialist is a full-time on-site role located in Kuwait and will be responsible for:

• Leading the full recruitment lifecycle from job postings to sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Partnering with hiring managers to forecast talent needs, build diverse candidate pools, and maintain budgets across departments.
• Designing engaging job ads that reflect the company’s voice and culture.
• Creating job descriptions to match the department’s needs and tailor them according to the recruitment platform.
• Managing candidate experience with empathy and professionalism, ensuring timely communication and transparency.
• Leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, Workable, and Bayt, referrals, and events to attract top talent.
• Tracking hiring metrics and providing regular insights to improve the quality of hire, departmental coherence, and budgeting quotas.
• Acting as a cultural ambassador, helping to embed company values into the day-to-day experience of employees, and increasing morale.
• Planning and executing employee engagement initiatives – e.g., appreciation programs, team-building and well-being events, internal campaigns – that align with the company’s brand.
• Proactively gathering employee feedback through anonymous pulse surveys and interviews, and collaborating on action plans to reflect concerns and resolve them.

Skills

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Talent Acquisitionist.
• Bilingual - Arabic and English.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office, with a concentration on Excel.
• Experience in using LinkedIn Recruit and other recruiting platforms.
• Excellent attention to detail, creativity, and negotiation.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and individually.
• Article 18 transferable Kuwaiti residency - AlAhli companies.

Preferred-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related fields.
• Experience in the F&B, Tech, or related industries.