Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Riyadh Air

Riyadh Air (RX), based in the Saudi capital, is the emerging national airline dedicated to revolutionizing air travel. The company aims to position Saudi Arabia as a key global aviation and trade hub with a digital-first approach, connecting the kingdom to over 100 international destinations.

Role Overview

This position is pivotal in driving the talent acquisition efforts within the organization's people function. The incumbent will facilitate understanding of hiring requirements, source exceptional candidates, and ensure an effective and streamlined recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement talent recruitment campaigns using strategic messaging, organizing events, and engaging potential candidates.
• Support recruitment initiatives such as roadshows, career fairs, and post-event follow-ups to enhance candidate conversion rates.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to define job profiles, establish candidate specifications, and develop recruitment briefs for critical roles.
• Conduct application screening, initial interviews, and evaluate candidates against predetermined selection criteria.
• Assist with preparation and execution of assessment centers, support assessors, and contribute to building talent pipelines for professional and managerial roles.
• Maintain comprehensive candidate databases and support systematic attraction and engagement activities.
• Deliver HR analytics and recruitment reports to identify trends, enhance hiring decisions, and improve overall recruitment effectiveness.
• Ensure disciplined coordination and adherence to recruitment processes.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrate prior experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or human resources functions.
• Experience in coordinating recruitment campaigns, screening and interviewing candidates, supporting assessment processes, and managing talent or HR data.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Excellent communication skills coupled with sound judgment and meticulous attention to detail.
• Adept at handling complex situations within fast-paced environments.

Additional Information

This opportunity allows you to influence the development of talent pools crucial for the airline's expansion and future goals. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications for consideration by the recruitment team.