Recruitment Manager

The Professionals; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Recruitment Manager to spearhead the recruitment process for key projects. This role involves building talent pipelines, collaborating with project leaders, and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for high-quality candidates. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in recruitment, particularly in project-based environments, and will be adept at developing tailored recruitment strategies that align with project timelines and requirements. Join a forward-thinking organization that values proactive engagement and compliance in its recruitment practices, and make a significant impact on project success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruitment experience, with a focus on project-based roles.
• Strong understanding of sourcing methods and ATS.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for projects, ensuring timely onboarding.
• Develop targeted recruitment strategies and manage metrics.

Skills

Recruitment Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Project Recruitment Manager to lead and manage end-to-end recruitment for key projects within our organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building talent pipelines, coordinating with project leaders, and ensuring timely onboarding of high-quality candidates to meet project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with project managers and department heads to understand staffing needs and develop recruitment plans accordingly.

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for assigned projects including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection.

• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, and engagement.

• Develop targeted recruitment strategies tailored to project timelines, industry requirements, and candidate availability.

• Manage recruitment metrics and provide regular updates on hiring progress, challenges, and solutions.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, and best practices in recruitment.

• Oversee onboarding processes in coordination with HR and project teams to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.

• Collaborate with external recruitment agencies or contractors as needed.

• Coordinate internal mobility and redeployment of existing staff between projects when possible.

• Contribute to employer branding and candidate experience initiatives to attract top talent.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in recruitment, with at least 2 years in a project-based or high-volume recruitment environment.

• Strong understanding of various sourcing methods and applicant tracking systems (ATS).

• Ability to manage multiple roles across different levels and functions simultaneously.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Highly organized with a proactive, deadline-driven approach.

• Familiarity with regional labor markets and compliance regulations (if applicable).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in consultancy, engineering, construction, or similar project-based industries.

• Prior recruitment experience in the MENA region or Gulf market (if relevant).

• Ability to scale recruitment quickly to meet project ramp-up needs.