Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the role

American International University (AIU), a private university in Kuwait founded in 2019, is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist. The role manages the end-to-end recruitment process to attract, identify and hire qualified people, working closely with hiring managers and internal stakeholders. It reports to the Manager - Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing and extending offers.
• Work with hiring departments on position requirements, timelines and workforce planning.
• Draft and post job advertisements following AIU branding guidelines.
• Sourcing candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, agency partnerships and other professional networks.
• Guide selected candidates through relocation logistics, visa documentation and onboarding.
• Maintain applicant tracking data, recruitment reports and candidate databases.
• Assist in drafting employment contracts in line with policies and labour regulations.
• Perform additional HR-related duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (required).
• At least 6 years of recruitment experience; international or higher education sector experience preferred.
• Experience drafting job advertisements and employment contracts.
• Familiarity with labour regulations and recruitment compliance is an advantage.

Required skills

• Applicant tracking systems and online sourcing tools.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, able to handle several vacancies at once.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, across diverse stakeholders and time zones.

Applications are submitted through the university's careers page, reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, and the successful candidate is expected to start immediately.