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About the Role

Worley is a global professional services company specializing in energy, chemicals, and resources. We partner with clients to deliver projects and create value across asset lifecycles, bridging the transition to sustainable energy with the ongoing need for essential resources. We are seeking an experienced Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead our team in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This role is crucial for meeting regional hiring needs and achieving strategic business objectives.

Role Objective and Scope

The primary objective of this position is to manage the delivery and output of the KSA Talent Acquisition (TA) team. This involves ensuring a best-practice approach that aligns with Worley's quality standards, policies, and procedures. The role requires consistently delivering an outstanding and proactive TA service, thereby adding significant value to the region and the wider organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the performance of the KSA TA team, providing agile support and ensuring alignment with evolving business objectives.
• Develop and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with key regional business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) TA Director to facilitate workload sharing and ensure adequate support for TA teams to meet project and business demands.
• Develop and implement TA strategies and initiatives to address regional challenges, with a significant focus on Saudi Nationalization.
• Enhance TA capability within the region in conjunction with the Regional TA Leads and the TA Director.
• Promote and drive the selection of internal company resources throughout the hiring process.
• Drive diversity in candidate slates, interview shortlists, and hires in line with broader company Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) targets.
• Promote the use of Eightfold and other TA-related systems across the region to generate regular and accurate TA reports.
• Ensure all TA activities comply with relevant legal demands (local, regional, and global) and ethical standards.
• Develop effective, positive working relationships with location People teams across the region to ensure the TA function is well-represented and the business is fully engaged and supported.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of Talent Acquisition experience within the Engineering, Oil & Gas, or a similar industry, specifically within an in-house function.
• A strong background in international recruitment, with hands-on experience recruiting across the Middle East.
• Demonstrable leadership qualities, capable of leading by example and through influence.
• Ability to partner with and act as an advisor to business stakeholders and hiring managers.
• A solid understanding of key Talent Acquisition data metrics and reporting.
• Awareness of the importance of HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) and its relation to Talent Acquisition.
• An excellent understanding of the company's current strategy and objectives.
• Degree level qualification(s) in Human Resources, Engineering, Management, Psychology, or equivalent.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Talent Acquisition and Recruitment expertise.
• Proven Leadership capabilities.
• Strong Communication and Collaboration skills.
• Effective Stakeholder Management.
• Knowledge of Saudi Nationalization initiatives.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion principles.
• Proficiency in Reporting and data analysis.
• Understanding of Legal Compliance in recruitment.
• Excellent Organizational Skills with strong Attention to Detail.
• Strong Negotiation and Presentation Skills.
• Effective Time Management to meet tight deadlines and manage complex workloads.
• Familiarity with TA systems such as Taleo and Eightfold.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within the Eastern Province region.