Specialist Talent Acquisition

About Ma'aden

Ma'aden, established in 1997, is recognized as one of the fastest-growing mining companies globally and holds the position of the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. The company is actively leading the development of the mining industry to establish it as the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy, through building a fully integrated mining value chain.

The Role of Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Specialist, Talent Acquisition is responsible for attracting, sourcing, assessing, and hiring top talent to meet the organization's staffing needs. This full-time position, based in Riyadh, involves collaboration with hiring managers, HR teams, and external partners to develop and execute recruitment strategies and programs. The role focuses on identifying and selecting qualified candidates who align with Ma'aden's culture, values, and objectives. Candidates should have 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and create recruitment plans and strategies.
• Source and attract candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, networking events, referrals, and direct sourcing techniques.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and assess candidates' qualifications, skills, and fit for open positions using behavioral and competency-based interviewing techniques.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and stakeholders, and facilitate candidate assessments, tests, and evaluations.
• Partner with external recruitment agencies, staffing firms, and other vendors to support recruitment efforts.
• Manage candidate communications and provide timely updates and feedback throughout the recruitment process.
• Negotiate offers, prepare employment contracts, and facilitate the onboarding process for new hires.
• Develop and maintain relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor on recruitment-related matters.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitive intelligence related to talent acquisition.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and performance indicators, such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality-of-hire, and analyze data to optimize recruitment processes.

Experience and Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or a related HR field.
• Demonstrated ability to attract, source, assess, and hire top talent.
• Experience collaborating with hiring managers and HR teams to develop and execute recruitment strategies.
• Proficiency in using various sourcing channels and assessment tools.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within a dynamic environment that supports the growth of the mining industry in the Kingdom.