Talent Acquisition Partner

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Category: Human Resource Management

Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, SA

Talent Acquisition Partner

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Talent Acquisition, Centre of Excellence (CoE)

Join us as a Talent Acquisition Partner and play a pivotal role in attracting and securing the best talent to drive our mission forward.

Your New Role

As Talent Acquisition Partner, you will be accountable for implementing Talent Acquisition process devised by the global team. You will be responsible for a strategic approach and drive Talent Acquisition activities for Saudi Arabia and other business units and countries within EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) region.

Key responsibilities include:

End to end recruitment at all levels, collaborating with colleagues and business leaders across functions and countries.

Coordination and overall success of the recruiting team (sourcing and admin partners), all stakeholders and functions involved (HR, Total Rewards etc.). You will conduct CBI (Competency Based Interviews) and business cases (where applicable).

Aligning the forecast and talent needs in partnership with business leaders and executing the agreed plan for recruitment strategy during the year to contribute to the long-term growth of the company.

Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the development of effective recruitment strategies with minimal reliance on external search agencies.

Ensure compliance with Novo Nordisk’s global standard TA processes and uphold the employer value proposition across all recruitment efforts.

Your New Department

You will report directly to the Head of Talent Acquisition Emerging Markets & Manufacturing, working in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence and innovation, with a focus on achieving impactful results. Join us and be part of a fast-paced, supportive atmosphere where your contributions will help shape the future of Novo Nordisk in the emerging markets. We work closely with Global People & Organization (P&O), local management teams, and external partners to ensure that our recruitment processes are efficient and in line with the organization's policies and standards. Join our team and help us make difference for patients by attracting top talent to Novo Nordisk.

Your Skills & Qualifications

Please note: This position is open to Saudi nationals in accordance with local labour regulations.
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

Strong experience in talent acquisition with proven success in executing effective recruitment strategies.

A bachelor’s degree; relevant experience in a specialized HR function may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience in international pharma company or recruitment agency is nice to have.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders, leading without authority.

Fluency in English and Arabic

Ability to analyze data and communicate findings effectively to inform decision-making.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day, we seek solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases, driven by a unique culture of innovation and collaboration. Working at Novo Nordisk means you will be part of a community that values determination and curiosity, as well as mutual respect and a willingness to think differently.

What We Offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Deadline

10th September 2025

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we seek out new ideas, push the boundaries of science, and make healthcare more accessible for people worldwide.

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