Role Overview – Talent Acquisition for Localization Projects
We are seeking a skilled and proactive professional to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, onboarding, and developing localization and translation talent that drive our clients’ international success. You will collaborate closely with project managers, client leads, and language experts to build and maintain a robust pool of qualified resources covering a variety of language pairs and specializations. This key position is suitable for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, multicultural environments and are deeply committed to operational excellence in global content delivery.
Key Responsibilities: Localization Talent Management and Recruitment
- Design and implement sourcing strategies to identify and engage skilled linguists, translators, reviewers, and language specialists across multiple markets.
- Manage the talent database, ensuring profiles are current, accurate, and categorized according to language, expertise, and technology skills.
- Coordinate the vetting and onboarding process for new linguists, including administering translation tests, interviews, and compliance checks to project standards.
- Work with project teams to forecast talent requirements and fulfil resource requests in line with client project pipelines.
- Organize and lead training sessions for new and existing talent to ensure best practices are adopted in localization workflows and quality assurance processes.
- Support performance reviews and provide feedback to external talents, ensuring continuous professional development and high-quality outputs.
- Engage with freelance and vendor partners, maintaining strong relationships and clear communication channels.
- Stay informed about global trends in localization, CAT tools, and the language industry to keep talent pools competitive.
Candidate Profile: Qualifications and Experience for Localization Talent Specialists
- Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Human Resources, Translation, or a related field.
- 0- 3 years of proven experience in either localization project management, talent acquisition, or language resource coordination.
- Strong working knowledge of translation management systems (TMS), CAT tools, and associated technologies.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with an ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are highly desirable.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving aptitude applied in fast-evolving delivery environments.
- Experience in the Translation & Localization industry is essential.
Work Conditions: Hybrid Localization Resource Management Opportunity
- Full-time position
- Hybrid work model: Office-based and remote working options available
- Working hours aligned with US shift (Monday–Friday, two days off)
- Position based in Mohaddessin, Egypt, with a multicultural team environment
- Reporting to the Resource and Vendor Manager
Why Join Us? Global Localization Careers
- Be part of a dynamic, internationally recognized team delivering best-in-class localization and translation solutions.
- Opportunities for professional development and exposure to multiple industry sectors.
- Competitive remuneration and clear career progression pathways.
- Diversity and inclusion at every level, fostering a supportive, innovative workplace.
If you are a motivated, resourceful localization or language services professional eager to shape the future of global content, apply now to join our world-class talent team.
