Head of Recruitment

What is FlapKap ?

FlapKap gives small and growing businesses access to fast, flexible, short-term funding.

We help you cover things like inventory, delayed customer payments, rent, upgrades, or emergencies — without needing to go through the long, difficult process of getting a bank loan.

You don’t need to use us all the time. But once you’re approved, you’ll have a credit limit ready to draw from whenever you need it. Think of it as a tool in your pocket — only used when it helps.

Why FlapKap?

FlapKap is a fast, smart, collaborative and first of a kind startup that aims to disrupt the financial industry in the MENA region. We are backed by QED, BECO Capital, A15, Outliers, and Nclude with a total financing of over $40m USD. FlapKap offers a safe environment with a welcoming atmosphere to creativity and innovation. Everyday there are new challenges and significant achievements that make everyone charged, excited and proud to belong.

What is this role?

We are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Recruitment to join our HR team. The ideal candidate will bring at least years of strong recruitment expertise, with a proven track record in headhunting top-tier talent across various roles . This role requires strategic thinking, market insight, and the ability to manage the full recruitment cycle in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

Job Description

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing to onboarding, across multiple departments and levels.
• Proactively headhunt and build strong pipelines of high-caliber candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and networking.
• Understand the nuances of the UAE job market, including labor laws, Emiratization, and cultural dynamics.
• Partner with department heads and hiring managers to define job requirements, candidate profiles, and hiring timelines.
• Conduct competency-based interviews and evaluate candidates’ fit from both a technical and cultural perspective.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Track and report key recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, source of hire, offer acceptance rate).
• Build and maintain a talent database and nurture relationships with passive candidates.
• Collaborate with HR team members to support employer branding initiatives and enhance candidate experience.