Talent Acquisition Specialist
Role overview
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment activities across multiple business units, with a strong focus on hospitality, Food & Beverage (F&B), entertainment, and large-scale seasonal workforce projects.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has proven global experience recruiting within luxury hospitality and F&B
Requirements End-to-End Recruitment Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from manpower request through onboarding. Source, screen, interview, assess, and shortlist candidates for permanent, temporary, contract, and seasonal positions. Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and clients. Prepare offer recommendations and employment documentation. Conduct reference and background checks where required. Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. Hospitality & F&B Recruitment Experience recruiting for luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, premium venues, entertainment destinations, and lifestyle developments is highly preferred.
High-Volume & Seasonal Recruitment Support large-scale recruitment campaigns for hospitality openings, events, festivals, and seasonal operations. Coordinate mass hiring events, assessment days, and recruitment drives. Build talent pipelines for recurring seasonal requirements. Manage recruitment timelines to meet project mobilization deadlines. Maintain a ready pool of qualified hospitality professionals. Overseas Recruitment Screen and interview international candidates. Ensure overseas recruitment complies with Saudi labour regulations and company policies. Support document verification and candidate readiness before deployment. Coordinate mobilization schedules with recruitment partners. Talent Sourcing Utilize multiple sourcing channels including:
LinkedIn Recruiter Social media Employee referrals Recruitment agencies Career fairs Universities and hospitality institutes Develop and maintain talent pools for both immediate and future hiring needs.
Recruitment Administration Maintain accurate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Ensure all recruitment documentation is complete and compliant. Prepare employment offers and recruitment reports. Maintain recruitment dashboards and hiring metrics. Ensure confidentiality of candidate information. Employer Branding Build long-term relationships with hospitality professionals. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related discipline. Minimum 3–5 years' experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment. Mandatory experience recruiting within Hospitality and Food & Beverage (F&B). Experience recruiting for luxury hospitality, restaurants, entertainment venues, lifestyle destinations, or hospitality staffing companies. Experience supporting overseas recruitment is highly desirable. Skills & Competencies Full-cycle recruitment expertise. High-volume recruitment experience. Hospitality recruitment expertise. Workforce planning and manpower forecasting. Strong interviewing and assessment skills. Excellent sourcing and headhunting capability. Experience using ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter. Strong stakeholder management. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously. Exceptional organizational and planning skills. High attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight recruitment deadlines. Strong reporting and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Language Requirements Fluent English (Required). Arabic language skills are highly preferred.
