Job Summary
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for leading and executing the recruitment process to attract, evaluate, and hire top talent for our organization. With a minimum of 5 years of experience, the Specialist will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates. This role requires a strategic mindset, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to build relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will also play a key role in promoting our employer brand and ensuring a positive candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and implement effective recruitment strategies to meet the K&A talent needs
• Utilize various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals, to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates
• Conduct initial screenings and interviews to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and cultural fit
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including scheduling interviews, gathering feedback from interviewers, and communicating with candidates
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and provide guidance throughout the recruitment process
• Develop and execute initiatives to enhance the organization’s employer brand and attract top talent
• Attend career fairs and recruitment events that support the firm’s branding efforts, including speaking on panels, special interest groups and opportunities to increase brand recognition in the recruitment marketplace
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and provide regular reports on recruitment metrics
• Develop, maintain and manage a strong pipeline of talent (internal and external) for future firm needs
• Assist in the development of induction programs and conducting orientation sessions on policies, procedures, job duties, working conditions, employee benefits and career paths for new recruits
• Conduct exit interviews to capture reasons for employees turnover
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource, Engineering, Public Administration or equivalent
• Certification in HR-related fields (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Human Resources out of which at least 3 years in a Talent Acquisition function
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of talent acquisition, including sourcing, attracting, selecting process as well as labour marketing and employer of choice initiatives
• Experience working in a fast-paced recruiting environment
• Knowledge of the Architecture, Engineering and Planning (AEP) Industry is a plus
• In-depth knowledge of the Saudi Arabia labour market and recruitment trends
• Familiarity with HR technology, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and recruitment tools
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors is highly desired
• Strong attention to details
• Strong communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong team working skills
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Arabic