Talent Acquisition & OD Manager

Waad Education; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Saudi Arabia seeks a Talent Acquisition & Organizational Development Manager. The role involves leading the recruitment strategy and organizational development initiatives to foster a high-performing workforce. Candidates should have over 7 years of HR experience, including leadership in talent acquisition, and must possess strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential, and a degree in HR or Business Administration is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience, including 3+ years in TA/OD leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law & HR best practices.
• Experience managing large-scale recruitment and OD projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with business needs.
• Lead the full recruitment cycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Manage and mentor the recruitment team, ensuring best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Talent Acquisition

Organizational Development

Education

Bachelor’s in HR or Business Administration

Job description

Overview

We Are Looking for a Talent Acquisition & Organizational Development Manager to lead our recruitment strategy and OD initiatives, ensuring we build a high-performing and engaged workforce.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with business needs.
• Lead the full recruitment cycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Manage and mentor the recruitment team, ensuring best practices and strong employer branding.
• Partner with department heads to forecast hiring needs and build proactive talent pipelines.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws and internal policies.
• Utilize data and analytics to measure recruitment performance and quality of hire.
• Design and implement OD programs that support growth and change management.
• Lead competency frameworks, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Assess organizational needs and design targeted interventions.
• Oversee performance management systems and ensure alignment with company goals.
• Lead employee engagement surveys and action-planning initiatives.
• Foster a continuous learning culture through training and development programs.
• Strategic HR Partnership: Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning and long-term HR strategy.
• Advise on organizational structure, culture, and transformation initiatives.
• Lead change management and oversee HR KPIs reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of HR experience, including 3+ years in TA & OD leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law & HR best practices.
• Experience managing large-scale recruitment and OD projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• CIPD/SHRM is a plus.