EMPREGO

Talent Acquisition Lead

Stellar Hunters-Saudi Arabia

Job Summary:
This role requires strong leadership, hands-on sourcing expertise, deep understanding of the Saudi/GCC talent market, and a data-driven approach to recruitment performance.

Key Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Leadership:

  • Develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives and workforce planning.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Talent Acquisition team to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to understand hiring needs and advise on talent market trends and hiring strategies.

Recruitment Delivery:

  • Oversee full-cycle recruitment across multiple business units and roles (technical, corporate, and operational).

Sourcing & Talent Pipelines:

  • Drive advanced sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and alternative sourcing channels.
  • Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical and future roles.

Data, Reporting & Optimization:

  • Track and analyze recruitment KPIs (time-to-fill, pipeline conversion, source of hire, diversity metrics).
  • Use data insights to continuously improve recruitment strategies and decision-making.

Process, Systems & Compliance:

  • Manage and optimize ATS workflows and recruitment operations.
  • Ensure compliance with local labor laws, internal policies, and best practices.

Required Qualifications - Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role.
  • Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment and leading hiring for multiple roles simultaneously.
  • Strong expertise in sourcing techniques (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, headhunting).
  • Experience working with ATS systems and recruitment analytics.
  • Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence hiring decisions.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in the Saudi or GCC market.
  • Background in high-volume, technical, or leadership hiring.
  • Experience building or scaling recruitment functions or teams.
  • Certification in Talent Acquisition or HR (e.g., LinkedIn, AIRS).

Work Environment & Compensation:

  • Full-time position with an onsite model.
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan options, and paid time off.
  • Opportunities for professional development, training, and certification support; clear paths for career growth within IT and cross-functional teams.
  • Inclusive culture that values diversity, equity, work-life balance, and employee well-being.