Talent Acquisition Specialist

This is a remote position. About Apricot Apricot is a nonprofit sourcing firm connecting displaced and underserved professionals from Palestine and the wider MENA region with global employment opportunities. We combine a clear social-impact mission with fast, high-quality recruitment delivery for international clients. The Role We are looking for a proactive, full-time Recruiter to independently manage roles from intake through placement. This position requires more than processing applications - you will actively source talent, conduct strong assessments, maintain recruitment data and deliver an excellent candidate and client experience. Key Responsibilities - Manage assigned roles end to end, from client briefing through onboarding handover. - Understand client needs and translate them into focused sourcing and assessment plans. - Proactively source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals and professional communities. - Screen and assess candidates against clear role requirements. - Prepare concise, evidence-based candidate summaries and recommendations. - Coordinate interviews, feedback, references and offer-stage communication. - Maintain timely and respectful communication with candidates and stakeholders. - Build reusable talent pipelines across Apricot’s priority roles and markets. - Keep candidate records, notes, trackers and statuses accurate and up to date. - Flag delays or hiring challenges early and recommend practical solutions. - Contribute to improving Apricot’s sourcing, screening and recruitment processes. - Use AI tools responsibly to support sourcing, research, outreach, interview preparation and administrative work. Requirements - 3 years of end-to-end recruitment experience. - Strong proactive sourcing, interviewing and candidate-assessment skills. - Experience managing multiple roles and stakeholders simultaneously. - Ability to distinguish genuine candidate quality from a strong-looking CV. - Strong written and spoken English; Arabic is highly advantageous. - Excellent organization, follow-through and attention to detail. - Comfortable working independently within a fast-moving remote team. - Familiarity with talent markets across MENA, North America, and Europe is highly valuable. - Practical exposure to tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot or AI-enabled recruitment platforms. - AI expertise is not required, but curiosity and willingness to learn are essential. You’ll Thrive at Apricot If You - Take ownership and consistently close loops. - Act proactively rather than waiting for detailed instructions. - Balance empathy for candidates with a high quality bar for clients. - Communicate risks early and bring possible solutions. - Are comfortable adapting as priorities and processes evolve. - Use AI thoughtfully without replacing human judgment or compromising confidentiality. - Genuinely connect with Apricot’s mission of creating opportunities for displaced and underserved MENA talent. Benefits Why Join Apricot? - Create meaningful global opportunities for Palestinian and underserved MENA professionals. - Work with an international, mission-driven team. - Own diverse searches across functions and markets. - Help shape a growing Talent department and its ways of working. - Work remotely in a culture built around flexibility, initiative and accountability. Originally posted on Himalayas