Saudi Recruitment Strategist – Compliance & Talent Pipeline

confidential; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional recruitment firm based in Sharjah is seeking an experienced recruiter to manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle for roles in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor or Master’s degree in HR and at least 7 years of relevant experience, preferably with hands-on recruitment for Saudi Arabia. Responsibilities include sourcing and screening candidates, ensuring compliance with Saudi labor regulations, and building partnerships with local universities. This is an opportunity to play a crucial role in supporting Saudization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in in-house recruitment; agency experience is a plus.
• Pronounced hands-on experience recruiting for Saudi Arabia is highly preferred.
• Prior exposure to Nitaqat, Saudization, and Saudi labor regulations is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment cycle for Saudi Arabia.
• Support Saudi recruitment plans aligned with business priorities.
• Ensure full compliance with Saudi Labor Law and Saudization targets.
• Source and engage Saudi national and expatriate candidates.
• Conduct initial screening interviews to assess candidates.
• Coordinate competency-based interviews with hiring managers.
• Build partnerships with Saudi universities for recruitment initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Planning

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in HR or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading regional recruitment firm based in Sharjah is seeking an experienced recruiter to manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle for roles in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor or Master’s degree in HR and at least 7 years of relevant experience, preferably with hands-on recruitment for Saudi Arabia. Responsibilities include sourcing and screening candidates, ensuring compliance with Saudi labor regulations, and building partnerships with local universities. This is an opportunity to play a crucial role in supporting Saudization initiatives.