Recruitment and Onboarding Specialist

Job Summary

This role is focused on managing the hiring-to-joining journey so that new employees settle in smoothly at Dammam Airports. The position is responsible for organizing onboarding activities, coordinating required resources on time, and creating a positive first impression for every new hire.

Recruitment Management

• Gather and organize all candidate documentation, work closely with recruiters, and ensure every new joiner’s file is complete and properly maintained.
• Coordinate with hiring managers and recruiters regarding arrival timelines and keep them informed about all onboarding arrangements.
• Track confirmed joining dates with recruiters and put in place the required preliminary arrangements before each candidate arrives.
• Keep recruiters and hiring managers updated promptly if a candidate’s arrival is delayed, moved forward, or cancelled.
• Collect feedback from new joiners and share insights with recruiters to help improve the overall recruitment process.

Onboarding Process

• Create and roll out structured onboarding programs for new employees.
• Plan and lead orientation sessions that introduce new hires to the organization’s culture and values.
• Build and maintain onboarding schedules and checklists for each new joiner.
• Support and guide employees during their first period with Dammam Airports.
• Monitor onboarding progress and resolve any concerns or issues that arise.
• Review feedback from new hires and hiring managers and use it to strengthen the onboarding experience.

Candidate Experience

• Deliver a professional and positive experience for candidates throughout recruitment and onboarding.
• Respond quickly and professionally to candidate questions or concerns.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with candidates during the hiring process.
• Apply feedback and current best practices to improve candidate experience.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure all recruitment and onboarding activities follow legal and organizational requirements.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management on recruitment and onboarding performance, including trends and improvement areas.

Team Collaboration and Support

• Work with HR teams to ensure a seamless handover from recruitment to onboarding.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior management on recruitment and onboarding work.
• Continue developing professionally by seeking feedback, attending training, and staying current with industry developments.
• Take part in team meetings and discussions, contributing ideas to improve recruitment and onboarding processes using feedback from new joiners.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates should hold a diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline. The role requires 3 to 4 years of total experience in building and implementing recruitment strategies, working with external agencies, or similar responsibilities.