Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist – PMCDepartment: Human Resources / Talent Acquisition
Location: Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaIndustry: Project Management Consultancy (PMC)Recruitment & Talent AcquisitionManage the full recruitment cycle, from manpower requisition and candidate sourcing through interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding.Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract qualified local and international talent for PMC projects.Recruit professionals across engineering, infrastructure, construction, project management, supervision, design, and consultancy disciplines.Manage high-volume and specialized recruitment requirements while maintaining recruitment quality and delivery timelines.Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and upcoming project requirements.PMC Project RecruitmentCoordinate with project managers, project directors, and technical departments to identify project manpower requirements and recruitment priorities.Recruit candidates in accordance with project-specific requirements, client-approved job descriptions, and contractual staffing obligations.Support urgent project mobilization requirements and ensure candidates are available within agreed joining timelines.Maintain a database of qualified PMC professionals, including project managers, engineers, construction managers, planners, quantity surveyors, and technical specialists.Monitor recruitment progress against project schedules and proactively address potential manpower shortages.Sourcing & Candidate ManagementUtilize LinkedIn Recruiter, recruitment platforms, professional networks, databases, referrals, and direct headhunting to identify suitable candidates.Conduct preliminary candidate assessments, including technical experience, project background, qualifications, availability, and salary expectations.Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process to ensure a positive candidate experience.Develop relationships with passive candidates and industry professionals to support future hiring requirements.Stakeholder & Recruitment Process ManagementWork closely with hiring managers to define job requirements, candidate profiles, and selection criteria.Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and technical teams.Follow up on interview feedback, selection decisions, and offer approvals to minimize recruitment delays.Prepare recruitment reports and provide regular updates on vacancies, candidate pipelines, interviews, offers, and joining status.Ensure recruitment documentation and candidate records are accurately maintained in accordance with company procedures.Saudization & ComplianceSupport the achievement of Saudization targets by identifying, attracting, and recruiting qualified Saudi nationals.Ensure candidates meet relevant educational, professional registration, client approval, and project-specific requirements.Coordinate with HR Operations and Mobilization teams to facilitate employment offers, sponsorship transfers, documentation, and onboarding.Ensure recruitment activities comply with company policies, applicable Saudi labor regulations, and client requirements.3.
Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.Minimum 7 –9 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment, preferably within PMC, engineering consultancy, construction, infrastructure, or project-based organizations.Proven experience recruiting technical and professional positions for large-scale projects in Saudi Arabia.Strong knowledge of PMC recruitment requirements and project mobilization processes.Experience recruiting senior and specialized professionals, including project managers, engineering managers, discipline engineers, and technical specialists.Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, and other recruitment platforms.Familiarity with Saudi recruitment practices, Saudization requirements, and employment processes.Professional proficiency in English; Arabic is an advantage.4. Required Skills & CompetenciesStrong sourcing, headhunting, and candidate assessment skills.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing recruitment priorities.Strong negotiation, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.Results-oriented approach with a focus on recruitment delivery and quality.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Achievement of recruitment targets and agreed hiring timelines.Time-to-fill and time-to-mobilize for project vacancies.Quality and suitability of shortlisted candidates.Hiring manager satisfaction and candidate experience.Recruitment pipeline development for critical and specialized positions.Achievement of assigned Saudization recruitment targets.Accuracy and timeliness of recruitment reports and candidate documentation.