Talent Acquisition Lead (6 Months)

Confidential Government; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government seeks an experienced Talent Acquisition Lead to oversee recruitment activities and lead a team of recruiters to deliver high-quality hires in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes full-cycle recruitment for senior positions, strategic sourcing, and close partnership with hiring managers to align workforce plans with business needs. Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment.
• Proven track record in full-cycle recruitment and sourcing.
• Experience leading recruitment teams and managing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of recruiters to meet targets and SLAs.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for key and senior-level roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and guide sourcing strategies.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract quality candidates.
• Monitor recruitment performance, progress, and metrics.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, headhunters, and job boards.
• Ensure a professional and engaging candidate experience.
• Maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future hires.
• Support continuous improvement of recruitment processes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Lead to join our team and lead recruitment activities while ensuring an efficient and high-quality hiring process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of recruiters and sourcers to achieve recruitment targets and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, particularly for key and senior-level positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and provide guidance on market conditions, sourcing strategies, interview best practices, and candidate assessment.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates.
• Monitor recruitment performance, hiring progress, and key recruitment metrics.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, headhunters, and job board providers.
• Ensure a professional and engaging candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process.
• Maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Support continuous improvement of recruitment processes and practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment.
• Strong experience in full-cycle recruitment and sourcing.
• Experience in leading, mentoring, or supervising recruitment teams.
• Strong stakeholder and hiring manager management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities in a fast-paced environment.