Recruitment Manager

Confidential Careers; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in Riyadh invites an experienced Recruitment Manager to lead the organization’s end-to-end talent strategy. You will align recruitment with business goals, forecast needs with senior leadership, and drive an efficient candidate experience across channels.

You will manage ATS, oversee Saudization and Tawteen compliance, develop GDP and TAP programs with universities, and partner with Marketing to strengthen employer branding, while ensuring regulatory adherence and insightful

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of recruitment experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Experience developing Saudization and Tawteen strategies (localization compliance) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement end-to-end recruitment strategy aligned with business goals.
• Forecast hiring needs with department heads and senior leadership.
• Oversee ATS, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiations.
• Monitor Saudization and Tawteen targets and localization compliance.
• Design GDP and TAP programs to develop Saudi graduates and technicians.
• Promote employer branding and represent the company at events.
• Ensure recruitment processes comply with labor laws and reporting.

Skills

Recruitment strategy

Hiring management

Stakeholder collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Candidate experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ATS

Job description

The Recruitment Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the organization's end to end recruitment strategy to attract, select, and onboard qualified talent while driving Saudization & Tawteen.

1. Recruitment Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with business goals.
• Forecast hiring needs in collaboration with department heads and senior leadership
• Establish recruitment KPIs and track performance metrics.

2. Recruitment Process Management

• Oversee end to end recruitment: job posting, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience.
• Manage applicant tracking systems (ATS) and maintain up-to-date candidate records.

3. Saudization & Tawteen Strategy

• Develop and implement comprehensive Saudization and Tawteen strategies aligned with business objectives and applicable Saudi regulations.
• Monitor applicable Nitaqat classifications, Saudization percentages, profession-specific localization mandates, and related Tawteen requirements.
• Develop localization recruitment plans to address workforce gaps and achieve mandatory nationalization targets.

4. CR-Wise & Profession-Wise Localization Compliance

• Manage and monitor Saudization compliance across all applicable Commercial Registrations (CRs), legal entities, registered establishments, and business activities.
• Maintain a comprehensive CR-wise, profession-wise localization compliance matrix, highlighting regulatory requirements, mandatory percentages, actual achievements, and workforce gaps.

5. Graduate Development Program (GDP)

• Design, implement, and manage a structured Graduate Development Program (GDP) to attract, recruit, and develop Saudi graduates for future organizational roles.
• Establish partnerships with Saudi universities, academic institutions, and graduate employment initiatives.
• Collaborate with department heads and Learning & Development teams to establish graduate rotational assignments, mentoring, technical training, and competency development frameworks.
• Develop clear pathways for graduate placement into permanent technical, professional, supervisory, and future leadership positions.

6. Technical Apprenticeship Program (TAP)

• Develop and implement a structured Technical Apprenticeship Program (TAP) to build a sustainable pipeline of skilled Saudi technicians and operational personnel.
• Establish partnerships with the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), technical colleges, industrial institutes, and vocational training providers.
• Identify apprenticeship requirements in coordination with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Project Management teams.

7. Employer Branding

• Develop and promote the company’s employer brand.
• Collaborate with marketing to create recruitment campaigns and career site content.
• Represent the organization at career fairs, networking events, and conferences.

8. Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure recruitment processes comply with labor laws, diversity policies, and ethical standards.
• Prepare recruitment reports and present insights to senior management.
• Monitor recruitment costs and optimize budget usage.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Proven experience (5+ years) in recruitment, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.