Recruiting Specialist Sr MEA/

About the Role

Valvoline Global Operations is seeking a Senior Recruiting Specialist for the MEA region. This full-time position is based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and is responsible for leading full-cycle talent acquisition across the Middle East & Africa. The role involves contributing to global talent initiatives and best practices, partnering with regional business leaders and HR Business Partners, and building strong talent pipelines to support organizational growth in a diverse and fast-moving region. The Senior Recruiter will manage complex, senior, and hard-to-fill searches, leveraging deep market knowledge, cultural fluency, and advanced sourcing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for mid-level, senior-level, and specialized positions across MEA markets, including Gulf countries, Levant, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Develop and execute tailored sourcing strategies based on MEA market dynamics, cultural nuances, and talent availability.
• Manage diverse candidate pipelines across multiple countries simultaneously.
• Partner with hiring leaders to define role requirements, ideal profiles, and selection criteria.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to MEA business leaders and HR Business Partners, providing talent insights, competitive intelligence, salary benchmarking, and market data.
• Coach hiring leaders on effective interviewing, assessment, and decision-making practices.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience through timely communication, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
• Promote the employer brand and employee value proposition in MEA markets, ensuring fair, compliant, and unbiased hiring practices.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines for critical skill areas, utilizing advanced sourcing tools and conducting proactive market mapping.
• Maintain data accuracy and reporting standards within the ATS and recruitment systems, ensuring full compliance with employment laws and regulations across MEA markets.
• Optimize recruiting workflows and support the adoption of global TA processes, tools, technology, and employer branding initiatives.
• Collaborate with global recruiting peers on cross-regional searches, best practice sharing, and enterprise-wide TA initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in full-cycle talent acquisition, preferably within the MEA region.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, senior, and hard-to-fill searches.
• Strong market knowledge and cultural fluency within the Middle East & Africa.
• Advanced sourcing capabilities, including proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and talent intelligence platforms.
• Proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate autonomously.
• Strategic mindset to deliver recruiting solutions aligned with regional and global business priorities.

Work Environment and Travel

This role is office-based in Jeddah, requiring on-site presence Monday through Friday. Travel up to 10% may be required.