Talent Acquisition Lead - Saudi Operations
General Description of Role and Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor the Talent Acquisition team in KSA, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Work closely with the Regional TA Lead to align talent acquisition strategies with organisational goals.
- Interface with KSA stakeholders, understanding their recruitment needs and providing strategic support.
- Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring the acquisition of high-quality candidates.
- Market Insights: Stay abreast of market trends and industry benchmarks to inform talent acquisition strategies.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to enhance employer branding in the KSA market.
- Help to develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of talent acquisition efforts.
- Ensure all recruitment activities adhere to local labour laws and compliance requirements.
- Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance recruitment efficiency.
- Sourcing technical and specialized skill sets through innovative tools, continually proposing new solutions to attract top talents.
- Evaluating candidate competencies against strict requirements and providing feedback to stakeholders.
- Overseeing the use of the applicant tracking system, ensuring accurate and timely data entry.
- Developing and maintaining talent pools for assigned positions/projects.
- Collaborating with mobilisation/visa and HR teams to ensure successful candidate onboarding.
- Perform other responsibilities as required/assigned.
Skills
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 12 years of Recruitment experience, preferably in the PMCM industry.
- Proven experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on leading recruitment teams.
- In-depth knowledge of the KSA labour market and recruitment trends.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Strong work ethic, integrity, and personal accountability.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Strategic thinking and the ability to align talent acquisition with business objectives.
- Familiarity with HR technology, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and recruitment tools.
- Demonstrated ability to drive employer branding initiatives.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making.