Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

JOB PURPOSE:

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for leading end-to-end recruitment strategies to attract, assess, and secure top talent across various departments. Acting as a strategic partner to business units, this role ensures a seamless hiring experience while aligning talent pipelines with workforce planning and Saudization objectives.

JOB RESPONSBILITIES:

Strategic Talent Sourcing & Employer Branding:

• Design and execute talent acquisition strategies in alignment with workforce plans.
• Identify the best sourcing channels and platforms for targeted candidate outreach.
• Collaborate with Marketing/HR to strengthen employer branding initiatives across social media, job boards, and university partnerships.

Candidate Management & Selection:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: from requisition creation to offer acceptance for assigned positions.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates using structured techniques and competency frameworks.
• Build talent pools for future needs.

Analytics, Reporting & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate tracking of applicant flow, hiring status, and onboarding outcomes.
• Generate periodic reports (e.g., recruitment dashboard, Saudization Recruitment Report,..etc) and provide insights on hiring trends and metrics.
• Ensure compliance with Saudization regulations.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as a talent advisor to hiring managers, coaching them on interviewing techniques and market availability.
• Partner with internal teams (e.g., HR Ops, L&D) to ensure smooth onboarding and talent integration.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external recruitment partners.

Process Optimization & Projects

• Continuously improve recruitment workflows and candidate experience.
• Support digital transformation of the recruitment function and implement best practices.
• Contribute to special HR projects related to organizational growth and Saudization initiatives.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 4–5 years in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably within a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end recruitment processes across multiple job families.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail.