The Recruitment Specialist is responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment activities ensuring the timely hiring of qualified talent across production retail kitchen operations and corporate functions. The role supports group-wide growth across F&B Hospitality Retail (luxurious goods) and Corporate functions by attracting assessing and onboarding talent that aligns with each brands culture operational standards and manpower plans.
Screening & Selection:
- Screen CVs shortlist candidates and conduct initial interviews.
- Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and support final selection decisions.
- Conduct reference checks and support offer management.
Onboarding & Documentation:
- Coordinate onboarding activities including offer letters contracts and joining formalities.
- Liaise with PRO/HR Operations for visa processing medicals and documentation (where applicable).
- Ensure smooth induction of new hires into the organization.
Manpower Planning & Budgeting:
- Support manpower planning and budgeting for all group companies in coordination with HR and Finance.
- Track approved manpower plans versus actual hiring.
- Monitor recruitment costs and support cost optimization initiatives.
- Provide inputs for annual manpower budgets expansion plans and new project staffing.
Employer Branding & Talent Pipeline:
- Support employer branding initiatives across all group brands.
- Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for critical high-volume and hard-to-fill roles.
- Participate in recruitment drives walk-in interviews career fairs and bulk hiring initiatives.
Recruitment Reporting & Compliance:
- Maintain accurate recruitment records trackers and candidate databases.
- Prepare recruitment reports on hiring status time-to-fill and sourcing effectiveness.
- Ensure recruitment activities comply with Saudi labour laws and company policies.
Stakeholder Coordination:
- Act as a key point of contact between candidates hiring managers HR operations and external agencies.
- Coordinate with external recruitment agencies when required.
- Provide regular hiring updates to management and business leaders.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field.
- 45 years of recruitment experience preferably in F&B hospitality retail or manufacturing or multi-brand organizations.
- Experience hiring kitchen bakery and operational staff is a strong advantage.
Job Specific Skills:
- Strong sourcing interviewing and coordination skills.
- Knowledge of Saudi labour law Saudization and recruitment processes.
- Proficiency in MS Office and recruitment platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple vacancies across different business units.
Competencies:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Organizational and time management abilities.
- Proactive and results-driven mindset.
- Attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet hiring deadlines.
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