Talent Acquisition Partner - (6 month contract)

Careem is on a mission to build the Everything App for the greater Middle East, aiming to simplify daily life by making it easier to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Since 2012, Careem has empowered over 2.5 million Captains to earn, served more than 70 million customers, and created a thriving platform for the region’s top talent and entrepreneurs. Operating in over 70 cities across 10 countries—from Morocco to Pakistan—Careem is now entering a new phase powered by AI. We are looking for a passionate Talent Acquisition Partner to join us on a six-month contract based in Lahore, Pakistan. This role provides an exciting opportunity to shape the teams behind Careem’s rapidly growing Data & AI and Engineering organizations by sourcing, engaging, and hiring world-class technical talent. You will work closely with business leaders to build strategic talent pipelines and deliver a seamless hiring experience in a fast-paced, 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 support informed decision-making.

Recruit across critical technical roles including Backend and Mobile Engineers, Data Scientists, and other key positions that support Careem’s technology backbone in markets such as UAE, Pakistan, Egypt, and Jordan. Shape the candidate journey by championing a seamless and positive experience, setting clear expectations, and maintaining timely, transparent communication throughout the hiring process.

Own the full recruitment lifecycle end-to-end, including sourcing, screening, scheduling interviews, and managing offers, ensuring candidates receive a best-in-class experience. Stay agile and data-driven by sharing insights, market intelligence, and regular progress updates with stakeholders. Track and report on pipeline health, time-to-fill metrics, and talent landscape trends to continuously refine recruitment approaches.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition with a strong focus on technical recruiting within Engineering, Data Science, and Data Analytics. Proven success in fast-paced environments such as startups, 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 pushback, and delivering results. A proactive, creative problem solver who thrives in ambiguity and is motivated by contributing to the growth of a significant organization.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

This role offers the unique chance to be more than a recruiter—you will be a builder of teams that redefine how millions of people’s lives are simplified and connected across the region. You will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in technology and have a direct influence on Careem’s future tech capabilities within a fast-scaling organization.

Careem is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on any protected status. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the future of mobility and technology in the Middle East.