Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist, preferably a Saudi citizen, is an integral part of the Human Resources division, assisting the Talent Acquisition Manager with end-to-end recruitment operations. This role focuses on delivering timely, efficient, and high-quality hiring aligned with company policies. Responsibilities span managing the recruitment lifecycle—from posting jobs and sourcing candidates to interview facilitation, selection guidance, and offer negotiation. The role also involves enhancing the employer brand, supporting labor market initiatives, and collaborating with universities.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and effectively utilize recruitment platforms such as LinkedIn and industry job boards.
• Forge strong partnerships with organizations for candidate sourcing and networking including alumni networks.
• Evaluate and recommend recruitment agencies and vendors in consultation with the Talent Acquisition Manager.
• Build relations with university career services, academic leaders, and student groups to promote company branding and job opportunities.
• Participate in career fairs and recruitment events, including delivering presentations or panel participation to boost brand visibility.
• Maintain and update recruitment information on internal platforms and provide necessary recruitment tools.
• Generate job postings across relevant websites to attract suitable candidates.
• Screen resumes, shortlist applicants in coordination with senior management, and conduct candidate interviews.
• Draft offer letters and standard employment agreements.
• Assist in developing induction programs and lead orientation sessions covering policies, job roles, benefits, and career development.
• Support HR teams with additional recruitment activities when necessary.
• Maintain and nurture robust pipelines of internal and external talent for anticipated hiring requirements.
• Prepare HR reports and recruitment statistics as required.
• Provide ongoing updates on recruitment progress, open roles, sourcing methods, and hiring expenses.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Human Resources, Public Administration or related fields; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Architecture, Engineering and Planning (AEP) sector is advantageous.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.
• Customer service mindset and strong teamwork capabilities.

Experience & Eligibility

A minimum of seven years of experience within a human resources capacity is required. Preference is given to Saudi citizens with relevant expertise and substantial knowledge in recruitment.