Talent Acquisition Team leader

AlQahtani Holding; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in the region is seeking a Recruitment Manager to lead their talent acquisition team. The ideal candidate must have over 6 years of experience in recruitment, with a focus on managing processes and building stakeholder relationships. Responsibilities include overseeing recruitment strategies and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential, alongside proficiency in HR systems like SAP SuccessFactors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in talent acquisition.
• At least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Proven recruitment management across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of recruiters.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process.
• Monitor and report on recruitment KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of recruiters' specialists to achieve recruitment targets and process excellence.
• Act as the main point of contact for senior stakeholders across business units to understand current and future hiring needs.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for critical or senior-level roles across the Group.
• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to align on role expectations and timelines.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on recruitment KPIs and team performance.
• Oversee the implementation and optimization of recruitment systems and tools (SAP).
• Support employer branding initiatives and strategic talent acquisition campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies during the recruitment process.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and future roles.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing, assessment, and selection strategies.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to team members in a structured and supportive way.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 1year in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Proven experience managing recruitment across multiple functions or entities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with HR systems and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), ideally SAP SuccessFactors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint).

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Analytical mindset with an eye for process improvement.
• Professional, approachable, and able to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (written and verbal).