Recruitment Manager (Saudi National)

FAENA; Municipality of Al Shamal; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel and resort brand in Riyadh is seeking a Recruitment Manager to oversee talent acquisition. The role requires 5+ years of experience in luxury hotels, focusing on strategic recruitment and enhancing candidate experience. The successful candidate will drive pre-opening success and ensure compliance with labor regulations, promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the process.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a Recruitment Manager role within luxury hotels or resorts.
• Proven ability to manage high‑volume recruitment.
• Passion for hospitality and brand representation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end recruitment process for all roles.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies.
• Manage candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Fluency in English

Job description

Job Description

We are hiring for a Recruitment Manager to lead the talent acquisition function for Faena Red Sea, ensuring the sourcing, selection, and onboarding of top‑tier talent who embody the Faena ethos of artistry, hospitality, and excellence. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping the pre‑opening journey of the resort, driving strategies to attract candidates with luxury hospitality experience while building strong pipelines for future talent needs. With a focus on both efficiency and exceptional candidate experience, you will partner with leaders across the business to bring the Faena vision to life through people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end recruitment process for all roles, ensuring timely delivery of talent for a successful pre‑opening and continued operations.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract candidates with luxury hotel experience and alignment to Faena brand values.
• Partner with department heads to forecast staffing needs and provide guidance on role design, market availability, and competitive hiring practices.
• Build strong networks and talent pipelines through direct sourcing, industry events, partnerships, and digital platforms.
• Manage candidate experience, ensuring professional, engaging, and timely communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Oversee recruitment administration, including job postings, interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding handover.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, brand standards, and local labor regulations in all recruitment activities.
• Support the development of recruitment tools, systems, and metrics to enhance efficiency and reporting.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process.
• Act as an ambassador of the Faena culture, showcasing the brand as an employer of choice.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a Recruitment Manager role within luxury hotels or resorts; pre‑opening experience highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of international and local recruitment practices, trends, and platforms.
• Proven ability to manage high‑volume recruitment while maintaining attention to detail and candidate quality.
• Exceptional communication, relationship‑building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for hospitality, with the ability to represent Faena’s unique brand culture.
• Fluency in English; Arabic an advantage.