French and English Sourcing Specialist
DataOne
Description
French and English Sourcing Specialist
UAE (Dubai) | Full-time
Reporting to: Head of Recruitment
About the Role
We are looking for a bilingual French and English Sourcing Specialist to join our growing organization in Dubai and accelerate our talent acquisition efforts across international markets.
This role goes beyond execution: you will actively contribute to mapping target markets, identifying top-tier bilingual talent, and leveraging modern tools, platforms, and AI-driven solutions to build scalable candidate pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Building
- Manage the top-of-funnel recruitment activities for assigned roles, in close collaboration with the Chief People Officer and hiring managers.
- Proactively source, identify, and engage passive candidates in both French and English using ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and advanced sourcing strategies.
- Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for future hiring needs, ensuring accurate documentation within our recruitment systems.
- Act as the first point of contact for international candidates, delivering a high-quality, professional, and engaging initial experience.
Candidate Screening & Quality Control
- Conduct initial screenings and phone interviews in both French and English to assess candidates' skills, cultural fit, and language proficiency.
- Provide structured feedback and detailed candidate profiles to the recruitment team to ensure a smooth handoff.
- Support the coordination of subsequent interviews, ensuring continuity and alignment throughout the selection process.
Recruitment Process Optimization
- Continuously review and optimize sourcing workflows to improve conversion rates, response times, and candidate quality.
- Propose and support improvements in market mapping, Boolean search strings, and multi-channel sourcing methodologies.
- Contribute to the documentation and standardization of sourcing best practices within the team.
Recruitment Innovation & Technology
- Explore and leverage AI-driven sourcing tools, automation, and dedicated platforms to enhance candidate discovery and outreach effectiveness.
- Monitor global recruitment trends, market intelligence, and talent movement, sharing insights to support data-driven decision-making.
- Support the adoption of approved recruitment technologies and innovative outbound practices.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand specific language, technical, and cultural requirements for each market.
- Provide sourcing data, market insights, and pipeline analytics to support workforce planning and decision-making.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Sourcing Specialist, Talent Scout, or Recruiter focusing on international profiles.
- Native or professional fluency in both French and English is mandatory (written and spoken).
- Strong expertise in advanced sourcing techniques (Boolean search, X-ray search, social media, and niche platforms).
- Experience with ATS, CRM, and modern recruitment tools.
- Interest in recruitment optimization, automation, and AI-driven sourcing solutions.
- Highly organized, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
Why Join Us
- Strategic role with high visibility and direct impact on our global growth.
- Opportunity to shape and improve international sourcing strategies.
- Exposure to innovative tools and AI-driven recruitment practices.
- Dynamic, international, and fast-growing environment based in Dubai.
- Direct collaboration with senior leadership.
If you’re passionate about finding hidden talent, optimizing sourcing strategies, and using technology to hire smarter, we’d love to hear from you.
Work Location: In person (Dubai)
Work Location: In person