Talent Acquisition Partner - (6 month contract)

Careem is on a mission to create the Everything App for the greater Middle East, simplifying how people move, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Since 2012, the company has empowered over 2.5 million Captains to earn, served more than 70 million customers, and built a thriving platform for the region’s top talent and entrepreneurs. Operating across 70+ cities in 10 countries from Morocco to Pakistan, Careem is now entering an exciting AI-powered phase. To support this growth, Careem is seeking a passionate Talent Acquisition Partner to help identify, engage, and hire world-class tech talent, especially for its rapidly expanding Data & AI and Engineering teams. This role offers the opportunity to shape strategic talent pipelines, collaborate closely with business leaders, and deliver seamless hiring experiences in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Act as a trusted partner by collaborating closely with Engineering and Data & AI leaders to understand their vision, anticipate hiring needs, and co-develop effective talent acquisition strategies.

- Demonstrate sourcing excellence by proactively identifying, engaging, and building pipelines of high-caliber technical candidates. Provide competitor intelligence and hiring benchmarks to guide recruitment decisions.

- 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.

- Shape the candidate journey by championing a positive and seamless experience. Set clear expectations and maintain timely, transparent communication throughout the hiring process.

- Own the end-to-end recruitment process including sourcing, screening, scheduling, 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 landscape trends to continuously refine recruitment strategies.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition with a strong focus on technical recruiting across Engineering, Data Science, and Data Analytics disciplines.

- Proven success in fast-paced environments such as start-ups, scale-ups, or high-growth technology companies.

- Expertise in full-cycle recruitment from sourcing through offer management, with proficiency in tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Greenhouse).

- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, capable of building trust, providing constructive feedback, and delivering results.

- A proactive and creative problem solver who thrives in ambiguous situations and is motivated by contributing to large-scale, impactful projects.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

While specific benefits are not detailed, joining Careem means becoming more than a Talent Acquisition Partner—you become a builder of teams that redefine how millions of people’s lives are simplified and connected across the region. This role offers the chance to leave 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 does not discriminate based on any protected status. The collection of demographic information is voluntary and used solely for internal diversity and equal opportunity monitoring.

This position is a six-month contract based in Karachi, Pakistan, ideal for candidates eager to contribute to a transformative tech company shaping the future of mobility and AI in the Middle East.