Talent Acquisition Leader

Saudi Azm; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Talent Acquisition Lead to enhance their People & Culture team. This role involves designing recruitment strategies, managing the full hiring cycle, and driving employer branding initiatives to attract top talent in the tech and consulting sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the local talent landscape and a passion for building strong talent pipelines. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will shape the future of the organization and ensure an exceptional candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition with proven success in hiring.
• Deep understanding of sourcing strategies and recruitment analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement recruitment strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Lead full-cycle hiring from job scoping to onboarding.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Employer Branding

Stakeholder Management

Recruitment Analytics

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS platforms

Zoho People

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

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

1. Recruitment Strategy: Design, implement, and continuously refine the recruitment strategy aligned with AZM's growth objectives and workforce planning.
2. Full-Cycle Hiring: Lead and manage the full recruitment life cycle from job scoping to sourcing, screening, selection, offers, and onboarding.
3. Stakeholder Partnership: Work closely with department heads and hiring managers to understand talent needs and deliver timely, high-quality hires.
4. 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.
5. Talent Pipeline: Build and maintain a proactive pipeline of qualified candidates for future workforce needs, especially for niche and high-impact roles.
6. Market Intelligence: Stay up-to-date with local and regional talent trends, compensation benchmarks, and best practices in recruitment.
7. 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.
8. Compliance and Reporting: Ensure hiring practices comply with Saudi labor laws and internal audit standards. Regularly report on hiring metrics and challenges to leadership.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition
• 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.

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