Talent Acquisition Team Leader

Power International Holding (PIH); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Power International Holding (PIH) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Team Leader to oversee a recruitment team in Saudi Arabia and drive strategies that meet hiring goals. You will lead sourcing, screening and interviewing, partner with hiring managers and HR, maintain compliance with labor laws, and optimize processes and employer branding.

The role demands 8+ years of experience, GCC experience preferred, and a proven track record of building high-performing teams in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of talent acquisition strategies and sourcing techniques.
• Experience leading recruiters and managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and compliance.
• Experience with employer branding and candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Update recruiting procedures or create new, pro-active sourcing strategies and procedures.
• Supervise the recruiting team.
• Search for and enforce new sourcing methods to find candidates.
• Evaluate and suggest the best recruiting strategies for the employer.
• Suggest strategies for employment branding.
• Advise hiring managers on proper interviewing methods.
• Conduct job interviews to ensure candidates skills and qualification match the job requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor legislation, implementing required changes to keep Company recruitment processes compliant.
• Design training for human resources recruiters and hiring managers.
• Build quality relationship with internal customers.
• Minimize cost incurred in a recruitment process.
• Set social media communication strategy for job profiles and functions in an organization.
• Conduct research to identify and select suitable proactive sourcing strategies.
• Write Job Adverts that accurately reflect the position with Hiring Managers.
• Screen resumes, interviews candidates (by phone or in person), administer appropriate assessments.
• Engage, manage, and continue to develop a team of high-performing Full-Time Recruiters.
• Actively manage open requisitions and prioritize hard to fill openings.
• Re-allocate Recruiting resources as needed.
• Maintain metrics for the talent process.
• Oversee, Maintain and Enhance Applicant Tracking System.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies

Skills

Talent acquisition

Sourcing strategies

Leadership

Interviewing skills

ATS experience

Employer branding

Negotiation

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

SAP

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Team Leader is to oversee and manage the recruitment team within an organization, ensuring the successful execution of talent acquisition strategies and the attainment of hiring goals. They are responsible for leading a team of recruiters, providing direction, guidance, and support to ensure the effective sourcing, attraction, and selection of top talent. Additionally, Talent Acquisition Team Leaders play a key role in developing and implementing recruitment processes, procedures, and best practices to streamline hiring operations and improve efficiency. They also collaborate with hiring managers and HR business partners to understand staffing needs, prioritize recruitment efforts, and align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.

Job Responsibilities 1

Update recruiting procedures or create new, pro-active sourcing strategies and procedures.

Supervise the recruiting team.

Search for and enforce new sourcing methods to find candidates.

Evaluate and suggest the best recruiting strategies for the employer.

Suggest strategies for employment branding.

Advise hiring managers on proper interviewing methods.

Conduct job interviews to ensure candidates skills and qualification match the job requirements.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor legislation, implementing required changes to keep Company recruitment processes compliant.

Design training for human resources recruiters and hiring managers.

Build quality relationship with internal customers.

Minimize cost incurred in a recruitment process.

Set social media communication strategy for job profiles and functions in an organization.

Conduct research to identify and select suitable proactive sourcing strategies.

Write Job Adverts that accurately reflect the position with Hiring Managers.

Screen resumes, interviews candidates (by phone or in person), administer appropriate assessments.

Engage, manage, and continue to develop a team of high-performing Full-Time Recruiters.

Actively manage open requisitions and prioritize hard to fill openings.

Re-allocate Recruiting resources as needed.

Maintain metrics for the talent process.

Oversee, Maintain and Enhance Applicant Tracking System.

Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies

Job Knowledge & Skills

Advanced knowledge of talent acquisition strategies, recruitment methodologies, and sourcing techniques to attract top talent effectively.

Strong leadership and team management skills are essential for supervising a team of recruiters, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful recruitment outcomes.

Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment software, and social media platforms enables efficient management of recruitment processes and candidate pipelines.

Experience in employer branding, candidate experience optimization, and diversity recruiting enhances the ability to attract diverse talent and promote the employer brand effectively.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills are vital for building relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and external partners, and negotiating job offers to secure top talent for the organization.

ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 8 year(s) working experience, 5 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus