Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Company: Ezdihar Holding

Role Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage end-to-end recruitment across Ezdihar Holding's diversified portfolio of subsidiaries including Horizons Contracting Company (HCC), Ezditek, Muvi Cinemas, Ezdihar Real Estate, Ezdihar Fintech, The Spa Nailshop, and Ezdihar Sport. The role is responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent through advanced sourcing techniques with a strong emphasis on Boolean search methodology, LinkedIn Recruiter, AI-powered recruitment tools, and multi-channel talent acquisition strategies. This position plays a critical role in building talent pipelines, improving time-to-hire, enhancing candidate quality, and supporting workforce planning objectives across all business lines.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Sourcing & Boolean Search

• Execute advanced Boolean search strategies across LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, databases, and open web platforms to identify and engage passive and active candidates.
• Develop and refine complex Boolean search strings tailored to specific roles, industries, and skill sets across construction, technology, real estate, entertainment, and other sectors.
• Leverage X-ray search techniques on Google, LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and other professional platforms to identify hard-to-find talent.
• Build and maintain a library of Boolean search strings for recurring and critical roles across Ezdihar Holding's subsidiaries.
• Continuously optimize sourcing strategies to improve candidate quality, diversity, and pipeline strength.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, talent insights, and sourcing analytics to inform search strategies and market mapping.

AI Utilization in Recruitment

• Leverage AI-powered tools and platforms to enhance sourcing, screening, and candidate matching processes.
• Utilize AI-driven resume parsing, candidate scoring, and skills-matching tools to accelerate shortlisting and improve accuracy.
• Apply generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) to draft job descriptions, outreach messages, interview questions, Boolean search strings, and recruitment communications.
• Use AI-based analytics and predictive tools to identify sourcing trends, talent availability, and market intelligence.
• Explore and recommend new AI recruitment technologies, plugins, and automation solutions to improve efficiency and reduce time-to-hire.
• Integrate AI tools with existing ATS and recruitment workflows to streamline candidate pipeline management.
• Apply AI-assisted interview scheduling, chatbot-based candidate engagement, and automated follow-up communications.
• Stay current with emerging AI trends, tools, and best practices in talent acquisition and HR technology.
• Ensure ethical and responsible use of AI in recruitment, maintaining compliance with data privacy standards and eliminating bias in AI-driven processes.

Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for multiple roles across various departments, levels, and subsidiaries within Ezdihar Holding.
• Conduct thorough CV screening, shortlisting, and candidate assessment against job requirements and competency frameworks.
• Perform initial phone screens, competency-based interviews, and technical pre-screening as required.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and interview panels across subsidiaries.
• Manage offer processes including salary negotiation, offer letter preparation, and pre-joining coordination.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment cycle from application to onboarding.

Talent Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs across critical functions and business units.
• Proactively source and engage passive candidates for hard-to-fill and specialized roles.
• Develop talent pools and candidate communities for key positions in construction, data centers, cinema operations, real estate, fintech, and corporate functions.
• Conduct talent mapping and market intelligence activities to identify talent availability and competitor hiring trends.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Stakeholder Collaboration & Consultation

• Partner with hiring managers and department heads across all subsidiaries to understand talent requirements, job specifications, and team dynamics.
• Provide consultative guidance on job descriptions, candidate profiles, market conditions, and salary benchmarking.
• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to define search parameters, sourcing strategies, and recruitment timelines.
• Deliver regular updates on recruitment progress, pipeline status, and sourcing effectiveness to stakeholders.
• Advise on recruitment best practices, selection methodologies, and talent market insights.

Employer Branding & Candidate Engagement

• Support employer branding initiatives to position Ezdihar Holding and its subsidiaries as employers of choice.
• Craft compelling outreach messages and InMails to engage passive candidates on LinkedIn and other platforms.
• Participate in career fairs, university engagement events, and recruitment campaigns to enhance brand visibility.
• Leverage social media, digital platforms, and AI content tools to promote job opportunities and build employer brand awareness.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment data, and sourcing metrics in the ATS.
• Track and report key recruitment KPIs including time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, and candidate quality metrics.
• Prepare recruitment reports, dashboards, and analytics for management review.
• Analyze sourcing channel performance and optimize recruitment strategies based on data-driven and AI-assisted insights.

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with Saudi labor laws, Saudization requirements, Nitaqat regulations, and company policies.
• Continuously improve recruitment processes, sourcing workflows, and candidate assessment methodologies through AI and automation.
• Support Saudization and workforce localization initiatives across all subsidiaries.
• Maintain compliance with data privacy and candidate confidentiality standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Minimum 1–4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or HR roles.
• Proven expertise in Boolean search methodology, X-ray sourcing, and advanced sourcing techniques (mandatory).
• Demonstrated experience utilizing AI tools and technologies in recruitment workflows (mandatory).
• Strong experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and multi-channel sourcing platforms.
• Proficiency in AI-powered recruitment tools, generative AI platforms (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot), and automation solutions.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR Information Systems (HRIS).
• Proven track record in sourcing and recruiting across multiple industries and functions.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law, Nitaqat, and Saudization regulations.
• Experience recruiting for construction, technology, real estate, or holding company environments is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Advanced Boolean search and talent sourcing expertise.
• AI literacy and proficiency in leveraging AI tools for recruitment optimization.
• Strong recruitment and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent communication, interviewing, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Results-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven and AI-assisted decision-making capabilities.
• Proactive problem-solving and adaptability.
• Multi-industry recruitment versatility.
• Tech-savvy with strong digital sourcing, AI tools, and social media capabilities.
• Professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Passion for talent acquisition, innovation, and building high-performing teams.