Specialist Talent Acquisition

About the Role

Maaden is seeking a Specialist, Talent Acquisition to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for attracting, sourcing, assessing, and hiring top talent to meet the organization's staffing needs. The specialist will collaborate with hiring managers, HR teams, and external partners to develop and execute recruitment strategies, processes, and programs.

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, recommending innovative strategies.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and performance indicators, such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality-of-hire, to optimize recruitment processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. Professional certifications in talent acquisition or recruitment are preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or a related field, with a proven track record of sourcing and hiring candidates for diverse roles and levels.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), candidate assessment tools, and other recruitment technology.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of recruitment principles, practices, and techniques, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices governing recruitment and selection processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and credibility with candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working collaboratively with various internal teams and external partners to achieve recruitment objectives.