Talent Acquisition - Team Leader

Becarabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 446,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to mega-projects

Job summary

BEC Arabia is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition - Team Leader to join our Human Resources team in Riyadh. You will lead a team of recruiters responsible for attracting, engaging, and hiring top professionals for our construction, infrastructure, and engineering projects.

This role supports Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives. You will manage end-to-end recruitment, ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and Nitaqat, and partner with heads of departments to forecast needs and optimize sourcing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the talent acquisition team to meet recruitment targets across all business units.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Saudi Labor Law compliance

Saudization (Nitaqat)

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Stakeholder management

Recruitment metrics analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

# Talent Acquisition - Team LeaderHuman Resources1. Home2. Careers3. Talent Acquisition - Team LeaderApply Now Refer SomeoneLocationRiyadhDepartmentHuman ResourcesEmployment TypeFull-TimeExperience8+ yearsEducationBachelor of Human Resources or Business AdministrationPosted1 month agoBEC Arabia is seeking a dynamic and experienced Talent Acquisition - Team Leader to join our Human Resources team in Riyadh. This role is pivotal in driving recruitment strategies for iconic construction and infrastructure projects, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030. Lead a high-performing team and contribute to building a world-class workforce for one of Saudi Arabia's premier engineering firms.### Job Description## About the RoleBEC Arabia is seeking an experienced **Talent Acquisition - Team Leader** to join our dynamic Human Resources department in Riyadh. As a key player in our recruitment strategy, you will lead a team of talent acquisition specialists to attract, engage, and hire top-tier professionals for our diverse portfolio of construction, infrastructure, and engineering projects. This role is critical to supporting BEC Arabia’s ambitious growth plans and aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives, including giga-projects and smart city developments.In this role, you will oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with Saudi Labor Law and Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements. You will collaborate closely with department heads, project managers, and senior leadership to identify workforce needs and implement innovative sourcing strategies. With a focus on quality, efficiency, and candidate experience, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of BEC Arabia’s multi-national workforce.This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects and develop professionally within a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. If you are passionate about talent acquisition and thrive in a leadership role, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact on the construction industry in Saudi Arabia.## Key Responsibilities* **Lead** the talent acquisition team to deliver on recruitment targets across all business units, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.* **Develop** and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent, including leveraging digital platforms, industry networks, and recruitment events.* **Ensure** compliance with Saudi Labor Law, Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements, and GOSI regulations for all KSA-based roles.* **Collaborate** with department heads to forecast workforce needs and create strategic hiring plans.* **Monitor** and analyze recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and candidate quality to continuously improve processes.* **Oversee** the candidate experience, ensuring timely communication and a professional recruitment journey.* **Manage** relationships with external recruitment agencies and vendors to optimize service delivery.* **Train** and mentor team members to enhance their skills and performance.* **Coordinate** with marketing teams to build and promote BEC Arabia’s employer brand.* **Conduct** interviews for senior-level positions and provide recommendations to hiring managers.* **Stay** updated on industry trends, labor market conditions, and best practices in talent acquisition.* **Support** onboarding processes to ensure a seamless transition for new hires.## Required Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree in **Human Resources**, **Business Administration**, or a related field.* Minimum of **8 years of experience** in talent acquisition, with at least **3 years in a leadership role**.* Proven expertise in **recruitment for construction, engineering, or infrastructure sectors**.* Strong knowledge of **Saudi Labor Law**, **Saudization (Nitaqat)**, and **GOSI** requirements.* Proficiency in **applicant tracking systems (ATS)** and recruitment tools such as **LinkedIn Recruiter**.* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.* Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume recruitment in a fast-paced environment.## Preferred Qualifications* Master’s degree in **Human Resources Management** or **Business Administration (MBA)**.* Certification in **SHRM-CP**, **SHRM-SCP**, or **CIPD**.* Experience in recruitment for **mega-projects** or **giga-projects** in Saudi Arabia.* Familiarity with **digital construction trends** and **BIM-related roles**.* Knowledge of **green building standards** such as LEED or Mostadam.## Working Conditions* Office-based role located in **Riyadh**, with occasional travel to project sites or recruitment events.* Standard working hours, with flexibility required during peak recruitment periods.* Collaborative work environment with a focus on achieving team and organizational goals.* Professional attire required; PPE provided when visiting construction sites.## What We Offer* Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.* Comprehensive health insurance and social security benefits.* Opportunities for professional development and certification programs.* Exposure to iconic **Saudi Vision 2030** projects and mega-projects.* A multicultural and inclusive work environment.* Strong emphasis on employee safety, well-being, and career growth.* Access to cutting-edge recruitment tools and technologies.## Key Responsibilities* Lead the talent acquisition team to deliver on recruitment targets across all business units, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.* Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent, including leveraging digital platforms, industry networks, and recruitment events.* Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law, Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements, and GOSI regulations for all KSA-based roles.* Collaborate with department heads to forecast workforce needs and create strategic hiring plans.* Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and candidate quality to continuously improve processes.* Oversee the candidate experience, ensuring timely communication and a professional recruitment journey.* Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and vendors to optimize service delivery.* Train and mentor team members to enhance their skills and performance.* Coordinate with marketing teams to build and promote BEC Arabia’s employer brand.* Conduct interviews for senior-level positions and provide recommendations to hiring managers.* Stay updated on industry trends, labor market conditions, and best practices in talent acquisition.* Support onboarding processes to ensure a seamless transition for new hires.## Required Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.* Minimum of 8 years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.* Proven expertise in recruitment for construction, engineering, or infrastructure sectors.* Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, Saudization (Nitaqat), and GOSI requirements.* Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter.* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.* Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume recruitment in a fast-paced environment.## Preferred Qualifications* Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration (MBA).* Certification in SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CIPD.* Experience in recruitment for mega-projects or giga-projects in Saudi Arabia.* Familiarity with digital construction trends and BIM-related roles.* Knowledge of green building standards such as LEED or Mostadam.## Working Conditions* Office-based role located in Riyadh, with occasional travel to project sites or recruitment events.* Standard working hours, with flexibility required during peak recruitment periods.* Collaborative work environment with a focus on achieving team and organizational goals.* Professional attire required; PPE provided when visiting construction sites.## What We Offer* Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.* Comprehensive health insurance and social security benefits.* Opportunities for professional development and certification programs.* Exposure to iconic Saudi Vision 2030 projects and mega-projects.* A multicultural and inclusive work environment.* Strong emphasis on employee safety, well-being, and career growth.* Access to cutting-edge recruitment tools and technologies.### Required SkillsTalent acquisitionSaudi Labor Law complianceSaudization (Nitaqat)Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)LinkedIn RecruiterStakeholder managementRecruitment metrics analysisTeam leadership### Preferred SkillsSHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certificationRecruitment for giga-projectsDigital construction trendsBIM-related rolesGreen building standards knowledge