Executive Search Principal Recruiter, Hungerstation

Delivery Hero Austria; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global delivery platform seeks a Principal Executive Recruiter to drive executive recruitment across the GCC market. You will collaborate with C-level stakeholders and employ strategic talent mapping to secure top leadership talent, contributing to HungerStation's ambitious growth and objectives.

Benefits

Collaborative Global Community

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Additional perks for growth and well-being

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Arabic and English with excellent communication skills.
• Proven executive search expertise in tech or e-commerce sectors.
• Deep experience in talent mapping and proactive sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead end-to-end executive recruitment strategies for the GCC region.
• Partner with C-level stakeholders to fulfill organizational talent needs.
• Leverage market intelligence to identify and secure high-impact executives.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Data-Driven Decision Making

Agility & Adaptability

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

About the opportunity

We are looking for a Principal Executive Recruiter to join our team. If you're eager to make a significant impact, collaborate with a highly skilled team, and thrive in a dynamic B2C environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Principal Executive Recruiter at Hungerstation, you’ll:

• Spearhead end-to-end executive recruitment strategies, aligning with HungerStation's growth and business objectives in the Saudi and MENA markets.
• Partner directly with C-level stakeholders in Hungerstation to understand organizational needs and deliver top-tier leadership talent across business functions.
• Leverage deep market intelligence and talent mapping to identify, engage, and secure high-impact executives across the GCC and global markets.
• Work cross-functionally with the central Executive Search team on relevant hiring needs.
• Collaborate with HR, compensation, and legal teams to ensure seamless offer management and executive onboarding.

What you need to be successful

• Fluency in both Arabic and English, with excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Executive Search Expertise: Proven track record of placing senior-level talent (VP, C-suite) within fast-paced, high-growth organizations, ideally in tech or e-commerce sectors.
• Strategic Partnership: Strong stakeholder management and consultative skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership on hiring strategy and market conditions.
• Talent Intelligence & Mapping: Deep experience with market research, competitive talent mapping, and proactive sourcing for hard-to-fill executive roles.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret recruiting metrics and drive process improvements.
• Cultural & Market Awareness: Deep understanding of the GCC/Saudi Arabian talent landscape, labor laws, and local hiring nuances.
• Communication & Negotiation: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic a plus), with strong offer negotiation and closing abilities.
• Discretion & Confidentiality: Trusted to manage sensitive, high-level searches with professionalism and discretion.
• Agility & Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-changing, hyper-growth environment with shifting priorities and ambitious goals.

Who we are

HungerStation is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform. Our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

What's in it for you

HungerStation is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform. Our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

What We Offer:

• Collaborative Global Community: Join a network of over 2,000 colleagues across Delivery Hero’s global teams, where you can share ideas and connect through active guilds and a vibrant tech and product community.
• Continuous Learning Opportunities: Access LinkedIn Learning and other e-learning platforms, plus exclusive in-house training programs designed to advance your career.
• And So Much More: Enjoy a range of additional perks designed to support your growth, well-being, and success!