Talent Acquistion Specialist

About Calo
Calo is an app providing personalized meal plans for busy people through nutritional algorithms, built with love by chefs, nutritionists, and software engineers. 

Launched in Bahrain in 2019, we have since expanded to 6 countries, delivered millions of meals to our customers, and launched our very own Grab & Go Cafe concepts.

We're on a noble mission to make healthy easy. We think this is one of the most important problems to tackle in our world today. We have global ambitions - no small thinking here. 

Role Overview
At Calo, we believe every team member’s journey begins with a thoughtful and human-centered recruitment experience. We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support our growth by owning and improving end-to-end recruitment processes.

This role sits within the Talent Acquisition team, part of the broader People & Culture function, and plays a key role in delivering a high-quality, empathetic, and brand-aligned hiring journey.

Main Responsibilities

• Create job descriptions and interview questions tailored to specific role requirements
• Source qualified candidates using online channels (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed, and other relevant job boards), while maintaining a strong employer brand
• Screen resumes and applications via our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Coordinate interviews, from scheduling to follow-up, across screening calls, assessments, and in-person or virtual interviews
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and define role scopes
• Maintain clear and timely communication with candidates throughout the hiring process
• Collect and share feedback from candidates to improve the recruitment experience
• Build and nurture talent pipelines and long-term relationships with potential candidates
• Proactively contribute ideas for improving talent acquisition processes and systems
• Support broader People & Culture initiatives as needed

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs)
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field (preferred)

Knowledge & Competency

• Solid understanding of recruitment best practices and hiring processes
• Familiarity with sourcing techniques, professional networks, and job platforms
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work cross-functionally with hiring teams and stakeholders
• Detail-oriented and proactive with a mindset for continuous improvement

Personality

• Empathetic and warm – genuinely cares about people and candidate experience
• Collaborative – works well within a team and across departments
• Resourceful and proactive – takes initiative and solves problems creatively
• Adaptable – thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Culturally aligned – embraces Calo’s mission and values