Shuwaikh Gate Holding is looking for an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Group HR team.
The role will manage end-to-end recruitment across SGH and its subsidiaries, while also supporting employee engagement initiatives, internal events, and HR activities across the Group.
We are looking for someone who is hands-on, proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition
- Manage the full recruitment cycle from manpower request through offer and joining.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and candidate profiles.
- Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, referrals, direct sourcing, career fairs, and other channels.
- Proactively headhunt and approach passive candidates for specialized and senior positions.
- Screen CVs, conduct HR interviews, and assess candidate suitability.
- Prepare shortlists and candidate comparison reports.
- Coordinate interviews and follow up with candidates and hiring managers.
- Manage recruitment across different functions, industries, and seniority levels.
- Prepare employment offers and support salary/package discussions.
- Conduct reference checks and pre-employment verification when required.
- Maintain recruitment trackers, candidate databases, and vacancy reports.
- Build talent pipelines for critical and recurring positions.
- Participate in career fairs, open recruitment days, university partnerships, and recruitment campaigns.
- Track recruitment KPIs including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and offer acceptance.
Employee Engagement & Events
- Support the planning and execution of the Group’s employee engagement activities and annual HR calendar.
- Coordinate internal events, celebrations, awareness campaigns, and employee activities.
- Develop creative ideas to increase employee participation and engagement.
- Support employee recognition and appreciation initiatives.
- Coordinate National Day, Ramadan, team activities, wellness initiatives, and other company occasions.
- Work with Marketing and other departments on event communication, branding, photography, and content.
- Support internal HR communications and announcements.
- Coordinate with external vendors and service providers for events when required.
- Support onboarding activities and initiatives that enhance the employee experience.
- Gather employee feedback and recommend engagement initiatives based on employee needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment.
- Strong hands-on experience in sourcing and headhunting, particularly through LinkedIn.
- Experience recruiting across multiple functions and seniority levels.
- Exposure to employee engagement, internal events, or HR activities is preferred.
- Experience within a holding company, diversified group, or multi-business environment is an advantage.
- Good understanding of the Kuwait and GCC talent market.
- Strong interviewing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Creative, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a recruiter who doesn’t simply wait for applications — someone who knows how to search, approach, engage, assess, and attract the right talent, while also contributing to a positive and engaging employee experience across the Group.