Talent Acquisition

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring a positive candidate and new hire experience while supporting the organization's workforce planning goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including posting job openings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and coordinating with hiring managers.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings and provide timely updates and responses to candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Support hiring managers in developing role-appropriate interview questions and evaluation criteria.
• Maintain and regularly update job descriptions and job analyses in coordination with department managers.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with recruitment agencies to ensure effective collaboration and sourcing.

Onboarding

• Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires, creating a welcoming and positive first impression from day one.
• Introduce new hires to their teams, guide them through their workplaces, and coordinate with relevant departments to ensure workspace readiness.
• Oversee the onboarding process, including the implementation of orientation sessions and completion of all required documentation in compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate with relevant government or PRO functions to support new hire documentation requirements where applicable.
• Continuously enhance the onboarding experience to improve new hire integration and meet organizational expectations.
• Address onboarding-related issues and questions promptly to facilitate a smooth transition.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide HR data, metrics, and reports to the HR Head to support data-driven decision-making and strategy development.
• Represent the HR team during recruitment-related HR audits, ensuring full compliance with policies and procedures.
• Foster positive relationships with internal stakeholders to support effective recruitment and onboarding outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including job descriptions, recruitment trackers, and related HR documentation.
• Support Learning & Development activities as required.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in HR service delivery within the scope of the role.

Skills

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of full-cycle recruitment processes and sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn and Bayt.
• Familiarity with Saudi labor law and government onboarding requirements (e.g., Qiwa, Mudad, GOSI).
• Strong documentation and report-writing skills with attention to detail.
• Competency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Interpersonal & Behavioral Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage candidates and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple open roles simultaneously.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive HR information.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to improving processes.
• Customer-service orientation toward both candidates and internal stakeholders.

Language

• Arabic: Native proficiency (required).
• English: Professional working proficiency (required)