Founded by Michael Lahyani in 2005 as a magazine (Al Bab World), Property Finder today is a single technology platform and brand across multiple countries in the MENA region. We offer the most advanced tools and best-in-class user experience for homeseekers, real estate brokers, and developers. Property Finder's most recent valuation secures our status among the Middle East's emerging unicorns, affirming a growth-oriented identity.
Over the years, we've expanded our operations to Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and secured a strategic shareholding in Hepsiemlak, the leading property portal in Turkey. With over 600+ dedicated people in 6 regional offices, we facilitate more than 14 million monthly visits across our platforms, solidifying our position as a regional powerhouse in the proptech space.
As the pioneering portal for homeseekers in the region, we are on a mission to motivate and inspire people to live the life they deserve.

Position Summary:
The Lead Recruiter will play a dual role in shaping the future of Property Finder's workforce, focusing on International Markets (Egypt, Bahrain, Qatar, KSA). With a hands-on approach to recruitment, this role is not only about managing and coaching a team of recruiters but also actively contributing to hiring efforts. The successful candidate will be instrumental in delivering top talent across two main teams: Sales and Customer Experience (CX), and all other departments, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals and values
Key Responsibilities:

• Dual Role in Talent Acquisition: Balance the leadership of talent acquisition strategies with active involvement in recruiting talent for various roles within the International Markets, demonstrating excellence in both strategic oversight and execution.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, coach, and mentor recruitment teams — one focused on Sales and CX, and the other on various corporate functions. Provides strategic and tactical guidance. Drive performance, foster a collaborative environment, and ensure recruiters are equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed.
• International Recruitment Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies tailored to the unique needs of the varied International Markets, leveraging local insights and global best practices to attract and retain top talent.
• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure a deep understanding of business needs, providing expert advice on talent acquisition strategies and market trends. Errands credibility as a key talent advisor
• Process Improvement: Continually assess and refine recruitment processes to enhance efficiency, candidate experience, and the quality of hires, with a keen focus on scalability and agility in a dynamic international landscape. Evaluates the performance of different sources of hiring and drives right decision making to improve recruiting performance and yield.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience and Education: A minimum of 8-10 years of talent acquisition experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role, preferably within an international context. A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, with professional certifications in recruitment or talent management highly regarded.
• Hands-on Recruitment Expertise: Proven track record of personal contribution to recruitment efforts, with the ability to lead by example in sourcing, engaging, and hiring candidates across a variety of roles and markets.
• Leadership and Team Management: Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and developing high-performing recruitment teams, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and learning.
• Cross-Cultural Competence: Deep understanding of and sensitivity to cross-cultural nuances and business practices in Egypt, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait, with the ability to adapt strategies to fit local markets while maintaining global standards.
• Strategic Thinking and Execution: Exceptional ability to devise strategic recruitment plans and execute them with precision, ensuring alignment with the organisational goals and market dynamics

Other Capabilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Agile and adaptable, with a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced and changing international environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making and process optimization.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, with strategies to support this commitment in recruitment practices.