Talent Acquisition Specialist

Apricot

Full-time Recruiter managing end-to-end recruitment processes for Apricot, a nonprofit connecting MENA talent with global jobs. Focused on sourcing, assessments, and client communication.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end recruitment processes, including proactive sourcing, candidate assessment, and stakeholder management. Proficient in utilizing AI tools to enhance recruitment efficiency and maintain accurate candidate records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

End-To-End Recruitment ExperienceProactive Sourcing SkillsCandidate Assessment SkillsStrong Written And Spoken EnglishFamiliarity With Talent Markets

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Hard Skills

Candidate ScreeningInterview CoordinationTalent Pipeline ManagementEvidence-Based Candidate SummariesAttention To Detail

Soft Skills

Excellent OrganizationFollow-ThroughIndependent WorkRespectful Communication

Tools & Technologies

LinkedInJob BoardsAI-Enabled Recruitment PlatformsChatGPTGeminiCopilot

Industry Keywords

MENA Talent MarketsNorth America Talent MarketsEurope Talent Markets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.