Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Classera is looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with strong EdTech or technology-sector experience to lead end-to-end recruitment activities. The ideal candidate is proactive, data-driven, and highly skilled in headhunting, sourcing tools, and recruitment platforms, with the ability to close roles efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical, product, and business roles within the EdTech domain
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, timelines, and hiring priorities
• Execute active headhunting strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms
• Source candidates through multiple channels: job portals, social media, referrals, networking, and direct search
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure high-quality shortlists
• Coordinate interviews, feedback, and offer processes while ensuring a smooth candidate experience
• Maintain accurate recruitment data, pipelines, and reporting using ATS tools
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for future hiring needs
• Support employer branding initiatives relevant to the EdTech market
• Ensure recruitment processes align with internal policies and timelines

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably within EdTech, SaaS, or Technology companies
• Proven experience in headhunting and direct sourcing
• Hands-on experience with recruitment tools and platforms such as:
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Job portals (e.g., Bayt, Wuzef Indeed, Naukrigulf, etc.)
• ATS systems
• Strong understanding of technical and non-technical roles
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously and work under tight deadlines
• Results-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail

Preferred Requirements

• Experience hiring for engineering, product, data, or digital roles
• Familiarity with EdTech business models and fast-scaling environments
• Experience in regional hiring (MENA preferred)