Hiring Manager

Confidential Careers; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a Recruitment Manager to lead talent acquisition across the organization. You will develop strategic staffing plans, optimize recruitment channels, and streamline onboarding while partnering with executives to secure top talent in a timely, cost-efficient manner.

The role requires 5–8 years in HR/recruitment with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity, fluency in Arabic and English, and strong knowledge of Saudi labor regulations and government portals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in HR and recruitment, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Native fluency in Arabic and professional proficiency in English.
• Deep understanding of Saudi Labor Law, executive regulations, and government portals (Qiwa, TAQAT, Muqeem).
• Advanced interview skills, offer negotiation, and proficiency with ATS.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to build trust with executives and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee job postings on portals including LinkedIn and TAQAT.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and perform technical assessments with heads.
• Coordinate interview schedules and consolidate panel recommendations.
• Draft and review offers and contracts per salary scales and policies.
• Negotiate offers and start dates with final candidates.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and vendors.
• Build partnerships with universities and participate in career fairs.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law, Nitaqat, and Qiwa requirements.
• Coordinate medical screenings, background checks, and document submissions.

Skills

Leadership

Interview skills

Negotiation

ATS proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Arabic language

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ATS

Job description

To lead and oversee all talent acquisition and hiring processes, fulfilling the company's operational and strategic staffing needs. The Recruitment Manager develops talent acquisition strategies, optimizes recruitment channels, streamlines candidate onboarding, and builds strategic partnerships to secure top talent in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and updating the annual manpower plan in coordination with department managers and approved budgets.
• Formulate talent acquisition strategies and select optimal recruitment platforms and channels.
• Track and analyze recruitment KPIs (Time-to-Hire, Cost-per-Hire, Quality-of-Hire).
• Recruitment Operations & Screening:
• Oversee job postings on relevant job portals (e.g., LinkedIn, national employment portals like "TAQAT," and the company career page).
• Supervise resume screening, initial interviews, and technical assessments in collaboration with department heads.
• Coordinate interview schedules and consolidate panel recommendations.
• Job Offers & Contracting:
• Draft and review employment offers and contracts in compliance with salary scales, grade structures, and internal policies.
• Negotiate job offers and start dates with final candidates.
• External Partnerships & Stakeholder Management:
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and international staffing vendors when required.
• Establish strategic partnerships with universities and educational institutions, and participate in career fairs.
• Compliance & Governance:
• Ensure full compliance with Saudi Labor Law, Ministry of Human Resources guidelines, nationalization mandates (Nitaqat), and contract authentication on the Qiwa platform.
• Oversee medical screenings, background checks, and hiring document submission for new hires in coordination with the HR team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Certifications: Professional HR certifications are preferred (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, or PHRi).
• Experience: 5 to 8 years of experience in HR and recruitment, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Skills:
• Native fluency in Arabic and professional proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Deep understanding of Saudi Labor Law, executive regulations, and government portals (Qiwa, TAQAT, Muqeem).
• Advanced interview skills, offer negotiation, and proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to build trust with executives and candidates.