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Talent Acquisition Manager

Independent Food Company
23 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Driven by a passion for creating unique home-grown food concepts, The Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality group behind the region's most beloved brands - SALT, Parker's, Somewhere, Public, Kumo, and Shalwa. Each concept is a testament to our commitment to innovative experiences,

Role Summary:

Lead and execute the company’s talent acquisition strategy to attract, hire, and retain top talent across retail or F&B operations. Support business expansion, store openings, and workforce planning while enhancing employer branding and candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth plans.

  • Manage full-cycle recruitment (from requisition to onboarding).

  • Lead mass hiring for operational roles and recruit for managerial positions.

  • Oversee workforce planning and recruitment budgeting.

  • Monitor and improve KPIs (Time to Fill, Cost per Hire, Quality of Hire).

  • Lead and develop the recruitment team.

  • Build employer branding initiatives and external partnerships.

  • Ensure compliance with local labor laws and HR policies.

  • Optimize recruitment processes and ATS utilization.

    Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.

  • 8+ years of talent acquisition experience, preferably in Retail or F&B.

  • Proven leadership and team management experience.

  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Experience with high-volume recruitment and ATS platforms.