Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the role

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will lead the full recruitment lifecycle for technical, engineering, project‑based and corporate positions within a construction business in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on attracting, sourcing, assessing and hiring qualified talent while ensuring compliance with Saudi labour regulations and Saudization requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment for engineering, construction, project management, HSE, QA/QC, procurement, commercial and corporate roles.
• Collaborate with department managers to define manpower needs and develop recruitment plans.
• Publish job ads on portals, social media, LinkedIn and other channels.
• Source candidates via databases, professional networks, agencies, referrals and direct search.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews and shortlist candidates based on technical and behavioural competencies.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and ensure timely feedback.
• Conduct reference checks and assist with employment verification.
• Prepare offers and coordinate onboarding and mobilisation with HR Operations.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and candidate database.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labour Law, company policies and Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements.
• Develop talent pipelines for critical and hard‑to‑fill positions.
• Build relationships with universities, agencies and professional organisations.
• Monitor recruitment KPIs such as time‑to‑fill, cost‑per‑hire and offer acceptance rate.
• Participate in career fairs, recruitment campaigns and employer‑branding initiatives.
• Prepare weekly and monthly recruitment reports for management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• 2–5 years of talent acquisition or recruitment experience.
• Prior recruitment experience in construction, engineering or contracting is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CIPD, SHRM or PHR are an advantage.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is preferred.

Required skills

• Experience using Applicant Tracking System (ATS) platforms.
• Proficiency with HR Information Systems (HRIS).