Recruitment Specialist

Role Summary

The Recruitment Specialist will lead end-to-end recruitment activities with a strong focus on sourcing, hiring, and managing candidates under government initiatives such as HRDF , Tamheer , and Nitaqat programs. This role ensures alignment with Saudi Labor Law , MHRSD regulations , and Vision 2030 localization goals , while building strategic partnerships with national programs to attract Saudi talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for government-supported employment programs (HRDF, Tamheer, Hafiz, Nitaqat).
• Develop talent pipelines through universities, local job fairs, and HRDF partnerships.
• Collaborate with MHRSD and HRDF to ensure compliance with Saudization quotas and reporting.
• Post jobs on Qiwa, TAQAT, and other approved government portals.
• Screen, interview, and recommend candidates following structured interview best practices.
• Maintain detailed recruitment records in line with Article 17 of the Implementing Regulations.
• Coordinate Tamheer training program applications and onboarding processes.
• Track and report Saudization metrics and provide monthly compliance dashboards.
• Liaise with payroll and GOSI teams to ensure timely registration of new hires.
• Stay updated on MHRSD updates and Labor Law amendments (e.g., 2024–2025 changes to probation and leave entitlements).

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of recruitment experience in the Saudi market, preferably in government or HRDF-related roles.
• In-depth understanding of Saudi Labor Law , Nitaqat , and Saudization frameworks.
• Familiarity with HRDF systems , Tamheer portal , and Mudad/Qiwa platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication in English .

Compliance Statement

This position must adhere to all requirements under Royal Decree No. M/51 (Labor Law) and subsequent 2025 amendments to ensure lawful hiring practices, equal opportunity, and accurate Saudization reporting.