Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Role and Organization

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to be part of our Volume Recruitment Team within the Talent Acquisition department. This role is critical to ensure that the Qatar Airways Group has the right talent placed in the right roles at the right time to meet its business goals. The specialist will offer expert advice, utilize market insights, provide data-driven recruitment guidance, and develop sourcing strategies to assist Hiring Managers with key recruitment decisions such as talent identification, selection, and managing offers. As a valued member of the Global Talent Acquisition Team, the specialist will enhance both candidate and Hiring Manager experiences while streamlining recruitment effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve recruitment targets by overseeing assigned vacancy portfolios and collaborating with the wider Talent Acquisition team, ensuring hiring quality, timeliness, and cost efficiency.
• Deliver recruitment performance metrics including quality of hire, first-year retention rates, timely start dates, and satisfaction levels of Hiring Managers and candidates.
• Develop strong relationships with Hiring Managers, guiding them on workforce planning, market intelligence, attraction techniques, talent mapping, and employer value proposition development.
• Evaluate candidates thoroughly, assessing competencies, motivation, and cultural compatibility, presenting high-quality candidate shortlists and talent pipelines for present and future needs.
• Implement best practices aligned with Qatar Airways’ recruitment and assessment processes, coaching Hiring Managers on structured, evidence-based hiring.
• Ensure full adherence to company policies, procedures, and governance, maintaining complete and accurate candidate records in recruitment platforms and the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Work closely with the Onboarding team to facilitate a seamless transition for candidates from offer acceptance through onboarding.
• Support ongoing improvements, including talent pooling, sourcing strategies, and recruitment projects to enhance Talent Acquisition efficiency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

About You - Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification with at least four years of experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Proven capability to handle multiple vacancies simultaneously, including high-volume recruitment in fast-paced settings.
• Strong commitment to delivering an excellent candidate experience throughout the recruitment cycle.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and recruitment analytics tools.
• Expertise in proactive talent pipelining and sourcing of passive candidates.
• Ability to advise Hiring Managers strategically on recruitment approaches and labor market trends.
• Competency in evaluating candidates for qualifications, motivation, and cultural fit.
• A consistent record of meeting recruitment KPIs such as quality of hire, time-to-hire, stakeholder satisfaction, and retention.
• Strict compliance with recruitment policies and ATS data management.
• Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including onboarding units.
• Extensive recruitment experience from working within professional recruitment agencies.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Strong leadership qualities including mentoring, coaching, delegation, and team development.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Prior exposure to working in global corporate environments.
• Experience supporting direct search recruitment models in complex, large-scale hiring operations.
• Successful track record in proactive sourcing via market mapping and research techniques.
• Familiarity with Power BI and Artificial Intelligence recruiting tools is advantageous.

About Qatar Airways Group

Starting with just four aircraft, Qatar Airways Group has expanded rapidly and now comprises twelve diverse businesses unified under one umbrella. It is recognized for delivering excellence and pioneering trends in the aviation industry. The organization embraces ambition and innovation, offering limitless growth opportunities to individuals who want to contribute to its evolving legacy as part of a vibrant international community.

Additional Information

• Job Reference: 260000C7
• Location: Doha, Qatar
• Job Family: Corporate & Commercial
• Application Deadline: 3rd September 2026