Talent Acquisition Partner - (6 month contract)

Careem is on a mission to create the Everything App for the greater Middle East, aiming to simplify how people move, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Since its founding in 2012, Careem has empowered over 2.5 million Captains to earn, served more than 70 million customers, and built a thriving platform for regional talent and entrepreneurs. Operating in over 70 cities across 10 countries—from Morocco to Pakistan—Careem is now entering an exciting new phase driven by AI innovation. The company is seeking curious problem-solvers who can leverage AI to develop tools, automate workflows, and deliver meaningful impact. To support this vision, Careem is hiring a Talent Acquisition Partner to help build world-class tech teams, especially within its Data & AI and Engineering divisions. This role offers the opportunity to shape strategic talent pipelines, collaborate closely with business leaders, and provide a seamless hiring experience in a fast-growing environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Act as a trusted partner by working closely with Engineering and Data & AI leaders to understand their goals, anticipate hiring needs, and co-create effective talent acquisition strategies.
- Demonstrate sourcing excellence by proactively identifying, engaging, and building pipelines of high-quality technical candidates. Provide competitor intelligence and hiring benchmarks to guide decision-making.
- Recruit for critical technical roles including Backend and Mobile Engineers, Data Scientists, and other key positions supporting Careem’s technology infrastructure across markets such as UAE, Pakistan, Egypt, and Jordan.
- Enhance the candidate experience by championing a positive, transparent, and seamless hiring journey. Set clear expectations and maintain timely communication throughout the process.
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, scheduling interviews, and offer management, ensuring candidates receive a best-in-class experience.
- Stay agile and data-driven by sharing insights, market intelligence, and regular progress updates with stakeholders. Monitor pipeline health, time-to-fill metrics, and talent trends to continuously optimize recruitment strategies.

Required Qualifications

- At least 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition with a strong focus on technical recruiting in Engineering, Data Science, and Data Analytics domains.
- Proven track record of success in fast-paced environments such as startups, scale-ups, or high-growth technology companies.
- Confidence in managing full-cycle recruitment from sourcing through offer negotiation and closure.
- Proficiency with recruiting tools including LinkedIn Recruiter and Applicant Tracking Systems like Greenhouse.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust, provide constructive pushback, and deliver results.
- A proactive and creative problem solver who thrives in ambiguity and is motivated by building impactful, high-performing teams.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Joining Careem means more than just being a Talent Acquisition Partner—you become a key builder of teams that are redefining how millions of people live and connect across the region. The role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on a fast-scaling tech organization, collaborate with some of the brightest minds, and influence the future of Careem’s technological capabilities. Careem is committed to equal employment opportunity and fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply.