Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a vital role in overseeing the complete recruitment cycle for various positions including professional, technical, labor, and leadership roles. The specialist collaborates closely with hiring managers to attract high-caliber candidates, develop effective sourcing strategies, and ensure an excellent candidate experience while supporting workforce planning and complying with company and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire hiring process from manpower requests through to employee onboarding.
• Identify and define the profiles required for recruitment based on hiring needs.
• Execute sourcing through diverse channels such as recruitment platforms, agencies, employee referrals, and direct searches.
• Review resumes, conduct interviews, and assess candidates on relevant competencies and job criteria.
• Organize interview schedules and facilitate communication between candidates and hiring teams.
• Prepare candidate shortlists and provide informed hiring recommendations.
• Handle offer negotiations and oversee the acceptance process.
• Maintain meticulous recruitment data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Monitor recruitment performance metrics including Time-to-Fill, Offer Acceptance Rate, and Source Effectiveness.
• Develop and sustain talent pipelines for current and future critical roles.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with company policies and Saudi labor laws.
• Track and support compliance with Saudization requirements in targeted roles such as engineering, accounting, and procurement.
• Compile weekly and monthly recruitment performance reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.
• Have 3 to 5 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with a proven track record of managing end-to-end hiring processes for professional roles.
• Preferred candidates will have a background in industries such as engineering, utilities, construction, or facility management.

Skills and Competencies

• Proficient in sourcing and headhunting techniques.
• Skilled in interviewing and evaluating candidates effectively.
• Experienced with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities in both English and Arabic.
• Competent in negotiation and influencing during hiring stages.
• Ability to generate detailed recruitment reports.
• Excellent at organizing tasks and managing time efficiently.