Recruitment Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a Recruitment Specialist based at our Qiddiyah site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to manage recruitment processes both for our head office and project sites. This is an on-site, full-time position focused on sourcing and hiring highly qualified candidates in technical, engineering, and site-related roles.

Primary Responsibilities

• Handle the entire recruitment lifecycle from candidate sourcing through to extending job offers.
• Utilize platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and recruitment agencies to find suitable talent.
• Perform candidate screening including CV evaluation and initial interviews, collaborating effectively with hiring managers throughout the process.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines especially targeting technical and engineering positions critical to project needs.
• Assist in achieving Saudization (Nitaqat) objectives by focusing on sourcing local talent.
• Manage offer negotiations, onboarding formalities, and coordinate Qiwa contract procedures alongside Government Relations.
• Maintain recruitment tracking systems and prepare reports measuring key hiring metrics.

Candidate Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Have between three to five years of recruitment experience, preferably within the construction or engineering sectors in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region.
• Demonstrate strong expertise in talent sourcing, particularly proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Familiarity with Saudi labor laws, Qiwa platform, and Saudization policies (Nitaqat) is highly advantageous.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of Arabic is beneficial.
• Be well-organized, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and adept at managing large volumes of recruitment activities.