RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST

PATTIS INTERNATIONAL; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-brand organization in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to manage full-cycle recruitment activities across various functions, including production, retail, and corporate. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of recruitment experience, strong sourcing and interviewing skills, and knowledge of Saudi labor laws. This role includes responsibilities in onboarding, stakeholder coordination, and employer branding initiatives, ensuring a smooth hiring process aligned with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of recruitment experience, preferably in F&B, hospitality, or retail.
• Experience hiring kitchen, bakery, and operational staff is a strong advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies across different business units.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for all group companies.
• Screen CVs and conduct initial interviews.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and liaise for documentation.

Skills

Sourcing skills

Interviewing skills

Coordination skills

Knowledge of Saudi labour law

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Recruitment platforms

Job description

The Recruitment Specialist is responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment activities, ensuring the timely hiring of qualified talent across production, retail, kitchen, operations, and corporate functions. The role supports group-wide growth across F&B, Hospitality, Retail (luxurious goods), and Corporate functions by attracting, assessing, and onboarding talent that aligns with each brand’s culture, operational standards, and manpower plans.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for all group companies.
• Work closely with department heads to understand manpower requirements and job specifications.
• Prepare and post job advertisements on job portals, social media, and recruitment platforms.
• Source candidates through databases, referrals, agencies, and networking channels.

Screening & Selection

• Screen CVs, shortlist candidates, and conduct initial interviews.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and support final selection decisions.
• Conduct reference checks and support offer management.

Onboarding & Documentation

• Coordinate onboarding activities, including offer letters, contracts, and joining formalities.
• Liaise with PRO/HR Operations for visa processing, medicals, and documentation (where applicable).
• Ensure smooth induction of new hires into the organization.

Manpower Planning & Budgeting

• Support manpower planning and budgeting for all group companies in coordination with HR and Finance.
• Track approved manpower plans versus actual hiring.
• Monitor recruitment costs and support cost optimization initiatives.
• Provide inputs for annual manpower budgets, expansion plans, and new project staffing.

Employer Branding & Talent Pipeline

• Support employer branding initiatives across all group brands.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for critical, high-volume, and hard-to-fill roles.
• Participate in recruitment drives, walk-in interviews, career fairs, and bulk hiring initiatives.

Recruitment Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain accurate recruitment records, trackers, and candidate databases.
• Prepare recruitment reports on hiring status, time-to-fill, and sourcing effectiveness.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with Saudi labour laws and company policies.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as a key point of contact between candidates, hiring managers, HR operations and external agencies.
• Coordinate with external recruitment agencies when required.
• Provide regular hiring updates to management and business leaders.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4–5 years of recruitment experience, preferably in F&B, hospitality, retail, or manufacturing, or multi-brand organizations.
• Experience hiring kitchen, bakery, and operational staff is a strong advantage.

Job Specific Skills

• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of Saudi labour law, Saudization, and recruitment processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office and recruitment platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies across different business units.

Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and time management abilities.
• Proactive and results-driven mindset.
• Attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet hiring deadlines.