Talent Acquisition Lead

Saudi AZM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consulting sector is looking for a strategic Talent Acquisition Lead to help shape its recruitment strategies and enhance employer branding. In this role, you will drive end-to-end recruitment processes while partnering with leaders to meet talent needs. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in talent acquisition and familiarity with the local labor landscape, making significant contributions to AZM's ambitious growth objectives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition at an international recruitment agency.
• Proven success hiring for technical and non-technical roles in Saudi Arabia.
• Deep understanding of sourcing strategies and recruitment analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design and continuously refine recruitment strategies aligned with AZM’s objectives.
• Lead and manage the full recruitment life cycle from job scoping to onboarding.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to position AZM as a top employer in the tech sector.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS platforms (e.g., Zoho People)

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Talent Acquisition Lead to join our People & Culture team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading end-to-end recruitment strategies, building talent pipelines, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience that reflects our culture and ambition. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the local talent landscape, a passion for employer branding, and the ability to partner with leaders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment Strategy:
  Design, implement, and continuously refine the recruitment strategy aligned with AZM’s growth objectives and workforce planning.

• Full-Cycle Hiring:
  Lead and manage the full recruitment life cycle—from job scoping to sourcing, screening, selection, offers, and onboarding.

• Stakeholder Partnership:
  Work closely with department heads and hiring managers to understand talent needs and deliver timely, high-quality hires.

• Employer Branding:
  Drive initiatives to position AZM as a top employer in the tech and consulting sector, including social media presence, job fairs, and strategic partnerships.

• Talent Pipeline:
  Build and maintain a proactive pipeline of qualified candidates for future workforce needs, especially for niche and high-impact roles.

• Market Intelligence:
  Stay up-to-date with local and regional talent trends, compensation benchmarks, and best practices in recruitment.

• Systems and Metrics:
  Optimize our use of recruitment tools (e.g., ATS, LinkedIn, Zoho People), and develop KPIs to measure recruitment effectiveness and hiring velocity.

• Compliance and Reporting:
  Ensure hiring practices comply with Saudi labor laws and internal audit standards. Regularly report on hiring metrics and challenges to leadership.

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

• 2+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, at an international recruitment agency.

• Proven success hiring for both technical (IT, digital) and non-technical roles in Saudi Arabia.

• Deep understanding of sourcing strategies, interview methodologies, and recruitment analytics.

• Familiarity with Saudi labor regulations and Saudization requirements.

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills in English and Arabic.

• Experience with HR technologies such as LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms (e.g., Zoho People), and assessment tools.