Talent Acquisition Specialist

A fast-growing food-tech bakery startup is looking for a motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to support its rapid expansion. The role focuses on bulk hiring, especially for kitchen and production positions ranging from Pastry Chefs and Cake Decorators to Stewards and Packers.The ideal candidate should also have foundational HR knowledge, including creating job structures, job descriptions, and salary scales. We are looking for someone who is proactive, eager to learn, and excited to grow with a rapidly scaling company.Main ResponsibilitiesManage high-volume recruitment for kitchen, bakery, and operational rolesSource, screen, and shortlist candidates using multiple channels (job boards, social media, referrals, direct sourcing)Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for continuous hiring needsCreate and update job descriptions, role requirements, and competency frameworksAssist with building salary scales, job levels, and growth pathways for all positionsCoordinate interviews, trade tests, and assessments with the operations and production teamsMaintain recruitment trackers, databases, and weekly hiring reportsSupport onboarding and ensure complete HR documentation for all new hiresEnsure all recruitment processes comply with Bahrain labor laws and regulationsContribute to establishing and strengthening the HR foundation as the company scalesRequirements1-3 years of experience in recruitment or HRExperience in bulk hiring, ideally in hospitality, bakery, F&B, manufacturingUnderstanding of kitchen or bakery roles (pastry, baking, decorating, production, stewards)Basic HR knowledge: job descriptions, salary benchmarking, onboarding, and workforce planningStrong communication skills in English and ArabicHighly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independentlyProactive, hungry to learn, and able to thrive in a fast-paced startup environmentFamiliarity with ATS or recruitment tools is a plus