Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Confidential Government · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Delivering end-to-end recruitment for specialized and niche positions, ensuring timely and effective hiring outcomes.
- Attracting qualified national talent through targeted direct sourcing and proactive recruitment strategies.
- Developing and maintaining talent pools to support current and future workforce requirements.
- Evaluating candidates through CV screening and initial interviews to identify the best-fit talent.
- Partnering with hiring managers and stakeholders to accelerate recruitment decisions and meet hiring needs.
- Tracking vacancy progress and candidate pipelines to improve recruitment visibility and delivery.
- Producing monthly recruitment reports and enhancing dashboards and metrics to support data-driven decisions.
- Ensuring recruitment activities comply with applicable government regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Resolving recruitment challenges and implementing solutions to minimize delays and improve process efficiency.
- Enhancing talent acquisition processes and practices to improve recruitment effectiveness and candidate experience.Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in talent acquisition and recruitment.
- Proven experience in direct sourcing and recruiting for specialized and hard-to-fill positions.
- Experience in managing candidate databases and applicant tracking systems.
- Experience in preparing recruitment reports and performance metrics.
- Good knowledge of government regulations and procedures related to recruitment and human resources.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with strong reporting and data analysis skills.
- Proficiency in Arabic and English.Core Competencies
- Advanced talent sourcing and direct recruitment skills.
- Strong candidate assessment and interviewing skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.