Senior Manager Talent Acquisition CM

About Qiddiya

Qiddiya, a flagship Giga project under the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is a visionary destination located approximately 45 kilometers from Riyadh. Spanning 366 square kilometers, Qiddiya is dedicated to becoming a global hub for entertainment, sports, and culture. The destination will feature world-class attractions, including Six Flags Qiddiya, the region's largest water park, state-of-the-art sports facilities, and cultural landmarks like the Performing Arts Centre. It also includes a vibrant residential community designed for an active and healthy lifestyle, embodying the spirit of "Play Life" by integrating leisure, culture, and living.

The Opportunity

Qiddiya is seeking an experienced Senior Manager Talent Acquisition to join its HR team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves leading the talent acquisition function for key roles within the organization, managing a team of recruiters, and developing strategic recruitment initiatives to meet workforce planning needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for key roles, from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience.
• Manage and mentor a small team of recruiters while personally handling a division as a Talent Acquisition lead.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce planning needs and develop effective talent acquisition strategies.
• Build strong pipelines for hard-to-fill roles through proactive sourcing and networking efforts.
• Track and report on key recruitment metrics, including time to fill, source effectiveness, and candidate quality.
• Optimize recruitment processes and tools to drive efficiency, consistency, and compliance.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners on workforce planning and hiring scenarios to ensure a smooth Talent Acquisition process for each department.
• Set, monitor, and achieve team hiring targets, including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rate, and quality-of-hire.
• Lead weekly pipeline reviews and performance check-ins to ensure alignment with hiring goals and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast hiring needs and translate them into measurable recruitment plans.
• Identify underperforming stages of the recruitment funnel and take corrective action to improve conversion rates.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition.
• Demonstrated experience in leading end-to-end recruitment cycles for key roles.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor a team of recruiters.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies.
• Experience in proactive sourcing and networking for specialized roles.
• Proficiency in tracking and reporting on recruitment metrics.
• Familiarity with optimizing recruitment processes and tools.

Work Location

This role is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply for this full-time position. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.