Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Al Majed Oud is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for leading and implementing recruitment strategies aligned with the company's developmental and operational objectives. The primary focus will be on attracting talent within the fragrance, cosmetics, and retail sectors. The specialist will manage the recruitment lifecycle, develop acquisition channels, enhance the candidate experience, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality hires to support business expansion and workforce efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire recruitment cycle, from application submission through offer acceptance and onboarding.
• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies tailored for the fragrance and retail sectors.
• Collaborate with recruitment managers to understand workforce needs and develop targeted recruitment plans.
• Source candidates through professional platforms, social media, internal databases, employee recommendations, and other strategic channels.
• Conduct competency- and behavior-based assessment interviews to evaluate candidate suitability.
• Build and maintain a dynamic talent database to meet current and future recruitment demands.
• Manage group recruitment projects for retail and operational roles as required.
• Enhance the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process and support employer brand initiatives.
• Supervise and guide the talent acquisition team, fostering a high-performance environment.
• Monitor key recruitment KPIs, including temporary recruitment metrics, recruitment cost, recruitment quality, and job offer acceptance rates.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on recruitment efforts and Saudization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and Saudi labor laws throughout the recruitment process.
• Prepare recruitment reports, analyze data to identify trends, and provide recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5-10 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Previous experience within the perfume, cosmetics, fashion, or retail industries is highly preferred.
• Extensive experience in recruitment for retail, operations, and store management sectors.
• Good working knowledge of Saudi labor laws and contemporary recruitment practices in the Kingdom.
• Proven experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and various recruitment platforms.
• Fluency in English is preferred.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment capabilities.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple vacancies in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in managing large-scale or seasonal recruitment initiatives.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter and modern recruitment techniques.
• Experience in corporate branding and talent acquisition strategies.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.