Director of Recruitment

Shine - Event Staffing; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading event staffing company in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Director of Recruitment to spearhead their talent acquisition strategy. The role includes managing a team of recruiters, fostering client relationships, and ensuring compliance with labor laws while building a robust talent database. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of leadership experience in recruitment, particularly within hospitality or events. The company offers a supportive environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in recruitment leadership within hospitality or events.
• Strong commercial mindset and experience in scalable recruitment operations.
• Proficient in using recruitment technology and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition strategy and manage the recruitment department.
• Establish partnerships to grow the freelance community and talent database.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and optimize recruitment processes.

Skills

Recruitment leadership

Stakeholder management

Recruitment technology

Volume recruitment knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team development

Flexibility for events

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

CRM tools

Job description

About Shine

Shine is an award-winning experience staffing company in Saudi Arabia, specialising in standout hospitality, events and talent solutions. We connect creative, ambitious people with leading brands and bring major events and venues to life across the Kingdom.

Role Overview

The Director of Recruitment will lead the company’s talent acquisition strategy, overseeing the growth and engagement of our freelance community and launching our dedicated recruitment department. This role is responsible for ensuring a dynamic, up-to-date talent database, fostering key partnerships, and delivering exceptional recruitment services for both external clients and internal needs. The Director will manage a team of recruiters, drive operational excellence, and uphold the highest standards of candidate and client experience.

Freelance Community & Talent Database

• Develop and execute strategies to grow and engage our freelance talent community.
• Source, attract, and retain top freelance candidates using diverse channels (job boards, social media, referrals, events, etc.).
• Establish and maintain partnerships with universities, government agencies, and training institutions to build robust talent pipelines.
• Oversee regular updates and refreshes of the talent database, ensuring data accuracy and quality.
• Analyze talent market trends to anticipate business needs and opportunities for growth.

Saudi Talent Development & Vision 2030 Alignment

• Prioritize the attraction, development, and placement of Saudi nationals in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.
• Design and implement programs to support Saudization initiatives and increase local talent participation in the workforce.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and the professional development of talent across all recruitment activities.

Recruitment Department Leadership

• Launch and manage the recruitment department focused on events, hospitality, and F&B sectors.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of recruiters to deliver timely and high-quality recruitment solutions.
• Design and implement recruitment processes, KPIs, and performance management systems.
• Oversee the recruitment life cycle, from job briefing and sourcing to placement and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with relevant labor laws and company policies.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a primary point of contact for key clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
• Build and sustain strong client relationships, ensuring high satisfaction and repeat business.
• Represent the company at industry events, career fairs, and networking functions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support internal hiring initiatives and promote a positive work culture.

Technology, Process & Reporting

• Oversee the management and optimization of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.
• Ensure accurate reporting and analytics on recruitment activity, effectiveness, Saudization, and talent pipeline health.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline recruitment operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience (typically 7+ years) in recruitment leadership, preferably within hospitality, events or high-growth service businesses.
• Strong commercial mindset with experience building scalable recruitment operations and employer brand programmes.
• Demonstrable success leading and developing recruitment teams, with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Confident using recruitment technology and analytics (ATS, CRM, sourcing tools and basic reporting) to drive decisions.
• Deep knowledge of volume recruitment, contingent workforce management and temporary staffing models.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and deliver to tight timelines in a fast‑paced event‑driven environment.
• Committed to inclusive hiring and creating a positive candidate experience at every touchpoint.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends to support key events and activations.

What we offer

• A collaborative, creative and supportive environment where your ideas are heard.
• The opportunity to shape recruitment for high‑profile events and brands across Saudi Arabia.
• Competitive salary and benefits, plus professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Chance to work with a passionate team and contribute to memorable experiences across major events and venues.

How to apply

If you're excited about leading recruitment at Shine and helping us grow our talent community, please submit your CV and complete our application form. We look forward to hearing from you.