Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Role
Role Overview We are seeking a seasoned Senior Recruiter to lead strategic talent acquisition initiatives across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This role demands a proactive recruitment leader with deep market knowledge, strong stakeholder management, and a robust candidate network. The ideal candidate will have experience hiring for top-tier consulting and technology firms Key Responsibilities • End-to-End Recruitment Management Lead full-cycle recruitment for senior and specialized roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation. • Stakeholder Engagement Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to define hiring needs, develop job descriptions, and align recruitment strategies with business goals. • Strategic Sourcing & Talent Pipelining Build and maintain a network of high-quality candidates through proactive sourcing, referrals, and market research. Leverage platforms like LinkedIn, Naukri, and ATS tools such as Workday, Beamery, and SAP SuccessFactors • Market Intelligence & Benchmarking Provide insights on market trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor hiring practices to inform recruitment decisions. • Team & Vendor Management Manage recruitment teams and external vendors to ensure timely and quality delivery of hiring outcomes. • Diversity & Inclusion Champion inclusive hiring practices and support initiatives for leadership and diversity hiring.

Requirements
Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. • 12–15 years of experience in recruitment, with at least 5 years in a managerial capacity. • Strong command of Arabic and English. • Expertise in using ATS systems (Workday, SAP, Beamery), job portals, and sourcing tools. • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple requisitions and deliver under tight timelines. Preferred Attributes • Experience in hiring across MENA region. • Familiarity with recruitment compliance and labor laws in KSA. • Certification in HR or recruitment (e.g., SHRM, AIRS, PHR) is a plus. • Should be open/Flexible to travel within KSA

About the company
Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 350,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2022 global revenues of 22 billion.