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Regional Talent Acquisition Partner
senior · Human Resources
Location: Cairo, EgiptoIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.Thales has built a presence in Egypt for over 40 years and has today over 100 employees. Thales in Egypt is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE.Together We delivered fare collection and control and communication systems for the first metro line in Africa, Metro Line 1 in Cairo. Since then we have continued to bring growth and security and safety to the country by upgrading these transportation systems as well as providing solutions for customers in air traffic management, air defence and Navy.JOB OBJECTIVE
Talent Acquisition ensures Thales has the right talent for both current and future needs, aligning recruitment strategies with global objectives. The team manages the full recruitment lifecycle across the region, from sourcing to on boarding, and is accountable for all outcomes.
As a Talent Acquisition Partner for Thales AMEWA, your main responsibility is to fill roles efficiently by providing expert advice and guidance to hiring managers and candidates, based on industry best practice and market insights. You own the recruitment process end-to-end, ensuring quality, candidate & stakeholders experience, and inclusion are central throughout.
The team delivers external talent for open roles quickly and effectively, balancing speed, quality, and stakeholder service. You also help foster a positive team culture that encourages ownership, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for assigned roles.
- Collaborate with Hiring Managers to define role requirements, selection criteria, and decision-making, ensuring high-quality hires.
- Prioritize candidate experience and act as a Thales brand ambassador.
- Support and advise Hiring Managers throughout interviews, coaching and promoting best recruitment practices.
- Build and manage external talent pools and source candidates for current and future needs.
- Stay updated on and leverage effective advertising and sourcing channels.
- Represent Thales at external events to maintain strong networks and market insight.
- Promote and embed Diversity & Inclusion initiatives within the team.
- Ensure compliance with Thales policies and maintain accurate records in key systems.
- Align recruitment with broader business objectives, including diversity and employer branding.
- Embrace and contribute to agile team practices.
- Utilize global Talent Acquisition resources and collaborate with the TA Project Support and Global Support Teams.
- Work closely with the wider HR function as needed.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or similar role in a large, complex organization, recruiting across multiple disciplines.
- Strong team player with a track record of delivering business outcomes.
- Skilled in full-cycle recruitment, including diverse sourcing, assessment, and evaluation methods.
- Demonstrates resilience, tenacity, and accountability in resolving issues and completing tasks.
- Experienced in assessing candidate skills, cultural fit, and motivation.
- Proficient with multiple HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and effective candidate management.
- Familiar with agile principles and supportive of agile working practices.
- Adept at sourcing both passive and active candidates through a variety of channels for immediate and future needs.
Desirable
- Experience in the Engineering and Technology skills market
- Experience of influencing within a globally matrixed environment
- Prior experience working for the Saudi Arabia market
QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or similar
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Able to assess how business strategy changes affect talent needs, and help identify skills gaps and relevant talent pools.
- Builds strong relationships with Hiring Managers and candidates; skilled in stakeholder management, challenging misconceptions and bias to positively influence outcomes.
- Leverages credibility and knowledge of strategic business priorities at country and group level to build partnerships.
- Interprets and analyzes data, identifies talent acquisition trends, and reports through Workday and other systems.
- Understands Thales’ structure, operations, and key business drivers.