RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST

The Recruitment Specialist is responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment activities, ensuring the timely hiring of qualified talent across production, retail, kitchen, operations, and corporate functions. The role supports group-wide growth across F&B, Hospitality, Retail (luxurious goods), and Corporate functions by attracting, assessing, and onboarding talent that aligns with each brand’s culture, operational standards, and manpower plans.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for all group companies.- Work closely with department heads to understand manpower requirements and job specifications.
• Prepare and post job advertisements on job portals, social media, and recruitment platforms.
• Source candidates through databases, referrals, agencies, and networking channels.
  
  

Screening & Selection:

• Screen CVs, shortlist candidates, and conduct initial interviews.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and support final selection decisions.
• Conduct reference checks and support offer management.
  
  

Onboarding & Documentation:

• Coordinate onboarding activities, including offer letters, contracts, and joining formalities.
• Liaise with PRO/HR Operations for visa processing, medicals, and documentation (where applicable).
• Ensure smooth induction of new hires into the organization.
  
  

Manpower Planning & Budgeting:

• Support manpower planning and budgeting for all group companies in coordination with HR and Finance.
• Track approved manpower plans versus actual hiring.
• Monitor recruitment costs and support cost optimization initiatives.
• Provide inputs for annual manpower budgets, expansion plans, and new project staffing.
  
  

Employer Branding & Talent Pipeline:

• Support employer branding initiatives across all group brands.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for critical, high-volume, and hard-to-fill roles.
• Participate in recruitment drives, walk-in interviews, career fairs, and bulk hiring initiatives.
  
  

Recruitment Reporting & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate recruitment records, trackers, and candidate databases.
• Prepare recruitment reports on hiring status, time-to-fill, and sourcing effectiveness.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with Saudi labour laws and company policies.
  
  

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Act as a key point of contact between candidates, hiring managers, HR operations and external agencies.
• Coordinate with external recruitment agencies when required.
• Provide regular hiring updates to management and business leaders.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4–5 years of recruitment experience, preferably in F&B, hospitality, retail, or manufacturing, or multi-brand organizations.
• Experience hiring kitchen, bakery, and operational staff is a strong advantage.
  
  

Job Specific Skills:

• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of Saudi labour law, Saudization, and recruitment processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office and recruitment platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies across different business units.
  
  

Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and time management abilities.
• Proactive and results-driven mindset.
• Attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet hiring deadlines.