The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from workforce planning and sourcing to selection, hiring, and onboarding. The role partners with hiring managers to attract, assess, and recruit high-quality talent while ensuring an efficient, compliant, and positive candidate experience. The Talent Acquisition Specialist also supports employer branding initiatives, talent pipeline development, recruitment reporting, and continuous improvement of recruitment processes to meet the organization's staffing objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Selection

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for assigned positions.
Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements and define job specifications.
Prepare and publish job advertisements across recruitment platforms and social media channels.
Source candidates through job boards, professional networks, employee referrals, career fairs, and direct sourcing methods.
Screen resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.
Conduct initial interviews and competency-based assessments.
Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
Perform reference and background checks where applicable.
Prepare employment offers and communicate hiring decisions to candidates.
Maintain continuous communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Talent Sourcing & Employer Branding

Develop and maintain talent pipelines for critical and future hiring needs.
Build relationships with universities, training institutions, and recruitment partners.
Participate in career fairs, networking events, and recruitment campaigns.
Support employer branding initiatives to enhance the organization's reputation as an employer of choice.
Promote job opportunities through digital platforms and social media.

Recruitment Operations

Maintain accurate recruitment records and candidate databases within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Ensure recruitment documentation complies with company policies and legal requirements.
Monitor recruitment timelines and ensure vacancies are filled within agreed service levels.
Prepare recruitment reports, dashboards, and hiring metrics.
Track recruitment expenses and support budget monitoring.

Stakeholder Management

Partner closely with department managers throughout the hiring process.
Provide recruitment advice and market insights to hiring managers.
Coordinate with Human Resources, Government Relations, and Administration for onboarding requirements.
Ensure effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Onboarding Support

Coordinate pre-employment documentation and hiring requirements.
Support new employee onboarding and orientation processes.
Ensure all recruitment files and employment documents are complete before onboarding.
Facilitate a smooth transition from candidate to employee.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Ensure recruitment activities comply with labor laws, company policies, and equal employment principles.
Maintain confidentiality of candidate and organizational information.
Review recruitment processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
Stay updated on recruitment trends, sourcing strategies, and labor market developments.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, , Management, or a related field.
Minimum 2–4 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or human resources.
Experience in hospitality, hotel management, retail, or service industries is preferred.
Experience managing high-volume recruitment and multiple vacancies simultaneously.
Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), recruitment platforms, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
Good knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and recruitment best practices.
Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are highly desirable.