Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - Site based

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Recruitment Partner to support the NEOM project. This role involves managing recruitment processes, engaging with stakeholders, and contributing to strategic recruitment initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in large-scale recruitment, particularly in the Civil Engineering sector, and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

22 days annual leave

Medical and life insurance cover

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual flight allowance to point of origin

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant work experience in recruitment.
• Experience in managing large volumes of sensitive data.
• Demonstrable experience in recruitment delivery for mega-projects.

Responsibilities

• Executing recruitment activities for NEOM Program.
• Managing the recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding.
• Participating in recruitment update calls with management.

Skills

Recruitment best practices

Stakeholder management

Data management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

Postgraduate HR Qualification (SHRM, CIPD, etc.)

Tools

Recruitment software systems

Job description

Join us in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

At AtkinsRéalis, we are a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. Our mission is to connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Alongside our industry partners and clients, our global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, we strive to create a positive impact on the world.

With a strong presence in the Middle East, we have built deep and lasting relationships with our clients. We align with their goals and long-term ambitions, working together to create infrastructure that supports sustainable development, healthy living, and vibrant communities.

We are seeking a Senior Recruitment Partner to join our team and support the Giga project, NEOM The Line. This role will be based on the NEOM Site, where you will interact directly with key stakeholders and contribute to the recruitment delivery for this landmark program.

Responsibilities :

As a Senior Recruitment Partner, you will focus on delivering and supporting the recruitment efforts for the NEOM Program. Your role will involve :

Recruitment Delivery :

Executing recruitment activities for positions assigned to AtkinsRéalis by the Talent Acquisition Lead

Supporting the development and implementation of recruitment strategies, processes, and best practices to ensure that the program attracts top global talent.

Managing the recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring alignment with Program SLAs.

Contributing to the creation of reporting models and metrics that track recruitment performance against Program SLAs.

Hands-on recruitment, focusing on filling vacancies for NEOM site-based positions.

Stakeholder Engagement :

Participating in regular recruitment update calls with key members of THE LINE management team, providing insights into recruitment progress and challenges.

Collaborating with program management to address recruitment-related issues and promote a strong talent agenda across the Program.

Acting as a key point of contact for both DP management and Program management, ensuring a “best for program” approach is maintained.

Engaging in weekly recruitment update calls with KSA and UK stakeholders.

Working closely with a team of recruitment professionals across MEA and the UK to ensure effective recruitment delivery.

Providing support and guidance to the team, ensuring that activities are aligned with the Program's goals.

Collaborating with the broader Middle East-based recruitment team for additional support on KSA-based roles.

Strategic Support :

Contributing to the strategic direction of THE LINE’s Talent Acquisition function during discussions and meetings with the TA Leadership Team.

What we're looking for

Knowledge, Skills & Experience :

8+ years of relevant work experience, particularly in delivering recruitment for geographically diverse and large-scale programs.

Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, processes, and current trends, with extensive experience in recruitment delivery.

Experience in managing large volumes of sensitive data and in recruitment reporting and analysis.

Demonstrable experience in recruitment delivery for mega-projects within the Civil Engineering / Construction industry is highly desirable.

Proficiency in technology and recruitment software systems to ensure efficient recruitment operations.

Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related field is preferred but not essential.

Postgraduate HR Qualification (SHRM, CIPD, etc.) is preferred but not essential.

We offer an excellent package which includes :

22 days annual leave

Medical and life insurance cover.

Company gratuity scheme.

Discretionary bonus scheme.

Annual flight allowance to point of origin.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health and safety become our top priority.

Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.

Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We Pursue This Commitment By

Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.