Talent Acquisition Partner

About the Role

Aventus is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to join a banking organisation in Eastern, Saudi Arabia. This is an initial six-month contract position with potential for extension. The role is operational and requires a hands-on approach to managing high volumes of vacancies and providing end-to-end recruitment support across the business.

Role Overview

The Talent Acquisition Partner will work closely with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient vacancy fulfillment, effective candidate management, and smooth recruitment processes from initial brief to onboarding. This position is suited to an experienced recruiter capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering results within tight timelines in a demanding environment. Previous banking recruitment experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from vacancy intake and candidate sourcing to offer management and onboarding.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements, agree on candidate profiles, and establish recruitment timelines.
• Source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, internal databases, job boards, referrals, and other relevant channels.
• Screen CVs, conduct initial candidate assessments, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and panels.
• Maintain candidate communication throughout the recruitment process to ensure a positive experience.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future vacancies.
• Support recruitment across various business functions, including banking and financial services roles.
• Coordinate offers, salary discussions, approvals, pre-employment checks, and required documentation in line with internal policies.
• Liaise with HR, onboarding teams, and stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to joining.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records, update the applicant tracking system, and ensure data is current.
• Track recruitment progress, monitor outstanding vacancies, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Proactively follow up on interview feedback, pending approvals, and candidate decisions to minimize delays.
• Manage multiple vacancies simultaneously in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with internal policies, confidentiality, and employment regulations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in a Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Partner, or Recruitment Specialist role.
• Demonstrable experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sourcing, CV screening, interviewing, and candidate management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter.
• A proactive, organized, and delivery-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and meet recruitment deadlines.

Contract Details

This is an initial six-month contract position, with the possibility of extension. The role is based in Eastern, Saudi Arabia, within a busy banking environment, requiring a hands-on and delivery-focused approach.