Talent Acquisition Lead
UAE/Dubai
Listed on 2026-03-14
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HR/Recruitment
Talent Manager, HR Manager
Hey there! Kode Kloud is a young, fully remote, bootstrapped startup growing fast. We’re an EdTech SaaS company dedicated to transforming the way businesses upskill their teams in Dev Ops, Cloud Computing, and IT by offering hands‑on, practical learning experience. We’re trusted by over 1 million users worldwide and were #4 on the Straits Times’ List of Fastest Growing Companies in 2024.
Job DescriptionWe’re looking for a Talent Acquisition leader to scale our global hiring engine. This is a hands‑on leadership role, directly executing mid‑to‑senior hiring worldwide while building strategy, systems, and long‑term talent pipelines. You will report directly to the Head of People & Culture and will initially lead one recruiter, expanding the team over time.
This role blends execution excellence, strategic workforce planning, employer brand building, and TA systems thinking.
Job Requirements- 10+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, with extensive experience hiring globally and for remote roles.
- Strong experience hiring mid‑to‑senior roles in fast‑growing startups or high‑growth environments; especially for a Tech/SaaS company.
- Proven experience building hiring strategy and workforce planning in partnership with leadership.
- Strong hands‑on sourcing capability (Boolean search, Linked In Recruiter, niche talent platforms, talent mapping).
- Exposure to employer branding tools and channels (Linked In campaigns, Glassdoor optimization, careers page optimization, recruitment marketing initiatives).
- Ability to design scalable TA systems and processes.
- Strong command over ATS platforms and hiring analytics dashboards. Familiarity with modern TA tech stack (AI sourcing tools, automation tools, etc.) is a huge plus!
- End‑to‑End Global Hiring (Mid‑Senior Roles)
Lead on‑ground execution of mid‑to‑senior roles across geographies — from sourcing and outreach to selection and offer, using agencies when required. - Hiring Strategy & Workforce Planning
Co‑own hiring strategy and workforce planning across regions in partnership with the Head of People & Culture and business leaders. - Employer Branding
Own and strengthen Kode Kloud’s employer brand across channels, shaping messaging, positioning, and candidate experience. - Niche & Long‑Term Talent Programs
Design, develop and scale strategic recruitment programs such as campus hiring, alumni networks, internship programs, and other niche pipelines. - TA Processes, Tools & Capability
Continuously improve hiring processes, tools and best practices to enhance efficiency, data visibility and candidate experience. - TA Team Leadership
Lead and develop the Talent Acquisition function, providing coaching, structure and clarity, and building a strong TA team as the function grows.
- Critical mid‑senior roles filled with strong quality and reduced time‑to‑fill.
- Hiring demand forecasted and planned, fewer last‑minute escalations.
- Offer acceptance rates improve through stronger positioning and candidate engagement.
- Employer brand presence strengthens — increased inbound interest and brand perception.
- Structured hiring practices embedded across functions.
- Clear visibility into hiring metrics and pipeline health.
- Fully remote: work from anywhere, even couch in pajamas.
- Big impact: design and build a TA machine from scratch, influencing strategy and execution.
- Growth & learning: reporting directly to the Head of People & Culture, with decision‑making authority and opportunity to expand skills.
- Strategic + hands‑on balance: influence workforce planning and hiring strategy while directly impacting critical hires.
- People & Culture: surrounded by passionate, awesome people in a culture of trust and transparency.
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Kode Kloud. We are a fully remote startup dedicated to improving learning in tech through hands‑on, practical experience. With a global community of over a million users, we value diverse perspectives, creativity, and impact. All employees are treated fairly under Title VII and the ADA.
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