Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Confidential Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government in Riyadh is seeking a skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment for specialized roles, from CV screening to interview coordination, ensuring timely decisions and high-quality hires.

The role requires 4+ years in talent acquisition, proficiency with ATS and Excel, and strong Arabic and English communication. You will build talent pools, partner with hiring managers, and deliver regular recruitment analytics to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in talent acquisition and recruitment.
• Proven experience in direct sourcing and recruiting for specialized and hard-to-fill positions.
• Experience in managing candidate databases and applicant tracking systems.
• Experience in preparing recruitment reports and performance metrics.
• Good knowledge of government regulations and procedures related to recruitment and human resources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with strong reporting and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end recruitment for specialized and niche positions.
• Attract national talent through targeted sourcing and proactive recruitment strategies.
• Develop and maintain talent pools to support current and future workforce needs.
• Evaluate candidates through CV screening and initial interviews.
• Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to accelerate recruitment decisions.
• Track vacancy progress and candidate pipelines to improve recruitment visibility.
• Produce monthly recruitment reports and enhance dashboards and metrics.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with government regulations and policies.
• Resolve recruitment challenges and implement solutions to minimize delays.

Skills

Direct sourcing

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Delivering end-to-end recruitment for specialized and niche positions, ensuring timely and effective hiring outcomes.

Attracting qualified national talent through targeted direct sourcing and proactive recruitment strategies.

Developing and maintaining talent pools to support current and future workforce requirements.

Evaluating candidates through CV screening and initial interviews to identify the best-fit talent.

Partnering with hiring managers and stakeholders to accelerate recruitment decisions and meet hiring needs.

Tracking vacancy progress and candidate pipelines to improve recruitment visibility and delivery.

Producing monthly recruitment reports and enhancing dashboards and metrics to support data-driven decisions.

Ensuring recruitment activities comply with applicable government regulations, policies, and procedures.

Resolving recruitment challenges and implementing solutions to minimize delays and improve process efficiency.

Enhancing talent acquisition processes and practices to improve recruitment effectiveness and candidate experience.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in talent acquisition and recruitment.
• Proven experience in direct sourcing and recruiting for specialized and hard-to-fill positions.
• Experience in managing candidate databases and applicant tracking systems.
• Experience in preparing recruitment reports and performance metrics.
• Good knowledge of government regulations and procedures related to recruitment and human resources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with strong reporting and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English.

Core Competencies

• Advanced talent sourcing and direct recruitment skills.
• Strong candidate assessment and interviewing skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.