Talent Acquisition and Nationalization Expert

About the company

DHL Global Forwarding, Freight is the air, ocean, and road freight specialist within DHL Group. It provides standardized transportation services as well as highly tailored end-to-end logistics solutions to customers across many industries worldwide.

DHL Group operates in more than 220 countries and has been shaping international express shipping since 1969. The organization is focused on connecting people across borders and improving lives.

Role overview

This position is for a Talent Acquisition and Nationalization Expert based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role combines recruitment leadership, workforce planning, employer branding, onboarding support, and nationalization compliance across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Drive the rollout of resourcing initiatives, tools, and programs, including assessment and selection frameworks, process integration, and budget coordination.
• Maintain and improve candidate tracking and resourcing systems.
• Research recruitment channels, methods, and selection tools, including sources such as agencies, universities, and professional networks.
• Work with business managers to understand hiring needs, define role requirements, and build sourcing plans, then oversee execution.
• Review resourcing processes, policies, and hiring practices regularly to reduce bias and avoid discrimination.
• Lead workforce planning efforts and help build pipelines to support current and future hiring needs.
• Coach stakeholders on employer branding and support initiatives that strengthen the DHL brand as an employer.
• Support graduate, college recruitment, and internship program implementation.
• Help design onboarding frameworks and lead induction program execution.
• Address resourcing issues, process integration challenges, and data analytics needs.
• Serve as the strategic owner for nationalization initiatives and ensure alignment with company goals and local labor requirements.
• Act as the main keeper of nationalization policies, obligations, and compliance requirements, staying current on regulatory updates and their impact on workforce planning.
• Coordinate with public relations, government relations, and business teams on nationalization needs for expatriate and overseas roles, including compliance and reporting.
• Create and implement nationalization plans, track progress against targets, and recommend actions to support localization goals.
• Advise leadership on workforce localization, hiring strategy, and regulatory compliance for local and expatriate employment.
• Stay informed about current industry practices and approaches.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• HR certification is required.
• More than 5 years of experience is needed.

What the employer offers

• The chance to contribute ideas and skills in a global organization working toward shared goals.
• Opportunities for further career growth.
• A competitive salary package.

Additional information

This role is based in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia and is intended for onsite work.

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Company mission and values

Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.

Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.

Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives.

Values: Respect & Results.

Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility.

The company also highlights its Top Employer certification and its focus on creating a positive work environment and supporting personal and professional development, with particular attention to developing talented women as part of the DGF Strategy 2025.

The organization emphasizes its large global network of more than 30,000 passionate employees, efficient processes, fast response times, strong solutions, and high-quality customer service.