Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role overview

This position is for a Talent Acquisition Specialist who will act as a strategic hiring partner for the organization. The role focuses on building and executing forward-looking recruitment plans to bring in high-quality talent, while keeping an eye on market conditions, workforce trends, and the company’s long-term staffing needs.

The specialist will use competency-based interview methods, including behavioral and situational questioning, to evaluate candidates against defined success criteria. A strong data orientation is also essential, as the role involves tracking recruiting performance, interpreting hiring metrics, and refining sourcing and selection approaches to improve results.

In addition, the position requires close collaboration with hiring managers, development of a strong and diverse candidate pipeline, and a hiring process that reflects the organization’s values and strengthens the overall candidate experience.

Core duties

• Create and roll out targeted talent acquisition plans that support both immediate and future workforce requirements.
• Study the labor market and hiring environment to shape effective sourcing and recruitment tactics.
• Train hiring managers on competency-based interview practices so candidate evaluations are consistent and reliable.
• Handle the full hiring lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, extending offers, and supporting onboarding.
• Work with department leaders to clarify hiring needs and refine job descriptions so they align with business objectives.
• Use social platforms and professional networks to advertise openings and connect with passive candidates.
• Track and share recruitment indicators such as time-to-fill, candidate quality, and diversity hiring progress with senior leadership.
• Maintain a positive candidate journey and collect feedback to keep improving the recruitment process.
• Stay informed about current trends, tools, and technologies in talent acquisition to remain competitive in the hiring market.

Experience and knowledge required

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, with hands-on ownership of full-cycle hiring.
• Strong command of competency-based recruitment methods, with proven application in previous roles.
• Solid understanding of employment legislation, recruitment regulations, and accepted best practices in hiring and candidate evaluation.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruitment software to manage workflows and keep candidate records accurate.
• Ability to interpret hiring data and use insights to improve recruitment performance and decision-making.
• Effective interpersonal and communication abilities for working with cross-functional teams and influencing hiring outcomes.
• Experience building and sustaining relationships with external agencies, professional networks, and industry bodies to widen sourcing reach.

Additional expectations

The role also calls for strong stakeholder management, a proactive approach to sourcing, and the ability to balance multiple hiring priorities at once. Attention to detail, process discipline, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion are important throughout the recruitment cycle.

Work location

This is a full-time onsite role based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.