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.