Human Resources Business Partner - Talent Acquisition

About the Role

We are looking for a strategic and results-oriented Human Resources Business Partner specializing in Talent Acquisition to lead comprehensive recruitment strategies. This position will focus on aligning workforce planning with broader business objectives while acting as a trusted advisor to senior management. The successful candidate will bring expertise in sourcing candidates directly, building talent pipelines, and leveraging recruitment analytics to optimize hiring outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for mid-level, senior, and specialized roles across various departments.
• Implement multi-channel sourcing approaches including professional networks, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, headhunting, and employee referrals to maintain a strong candidate pool.
• Represent the organization at career fairs and networking events to enhance the employer's brand appeal.
• Collaborate with department leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce needs, define job requirements, and forecast hiring demand.
• Advise leadership on labor market trends, compensation benchmarks, candidate availability, and competitive recruitment strategies.
• Work closely with the HR team to facilitate smooth onboarding processes and improve new hire integration.
• Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics such as Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, Quality of Hire, and Source Efficiency to refine sourcing strategies continuously.
• Oversee the Applicant Tracking System ensuring data accuracy and efficient candidate workflow management.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with local labor regulations and organizational policies.

Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of five years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Sourcing, or combined HR Business Partner and Talent Acquisition roles.
• Proven success in direct candidate sourcing and headhunting, particularly for specialized or hard-to-fill positions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or CIPD are advantageous.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems, advanced Boolean search techniques, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Excellent interpersonal, interviewing, and negotiation abilities.
• Strong business insight with the ability to connect recruitment strategies to organizational goals.
• Analytical skills including proficiency with Excel and HR reporting platforms.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Additional Information

This role is based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia and requires on-site presence to effectively collaborate with business units and HR teams.