Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Construction - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About Talent at

Talent at is a Saudi platform specialized in executive, professional, and technical talent acquisition and development. We connect exceptional talent with ambitious organizations to accelerate growth and support Vision 2030. Our focus is on enhancing the capabilities of organizations by providing them with the right talent. Located in Saudi Arabia, Talent at is committed to contributing to the nation's vision for a prosperous and sustainable future.

Role Overview

Our confidential client is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support construction hiring across project and site-based roles. This role focuses on proactive sourcing, structured screening, interview coordination, and maintaining a strong candidate experience—while ensuring accurate documentation and strict confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

- Support end-to-end recruitment for construction roles (engineering, project controls, HSE, QA/QC, site supervision, and related functions).

- Build and maintain talent pipelines using LinkedIn, databases, referrals, job boards, and local sourcing channels.

- Screen CVs, conduct initial interviews, and shortlist candidates based on role requirements and site readiness.

- Coordinate interviews, technical assessments (as applicable), feedback collection, and candidate communications.

- Maintain ATS/spreadsheets, track hiring stages, and prepare weekly status updates and hiring reports.

- Support offer documentation, reference checks (where applicable), and on-boarding handover to HR/operations.

- Ensure consistent communication SLAs and protect confidential client and candidate information at all times.

- Align recruitment plans with mobilization timelines and project needs through regular stakeholder check-ins.

Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in HR, Business Administration, or a relevant field.

- Minimum 5 years of recruitment experience; construction/engineering hiring exposure is strongly preferred.

- Strong sourcing and screening capabilities, including technical role understanding and competency-based assessment.

- Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter (or similar tools), ATS/CRM systems, and Excel reporting.

- Strong communication and coordination skills; English required, Arabic preferred.

- High attention to detail, strong follow-up discipline, and ability to manage multiple requisitions in parallel.

Preferred / Nice-to-have

- Experience hiring within the Saudi construction market (contractors/subcontractors, project-based hiring).

- Familiarity with mobilization processes, site documentation, and project hiring cycles.

- Professional certification (e.g., CIPD/SHRM or equivalent) is a plus.

- Bilingual (Arabic/English).

Success Metrics

- Time-to-shortlist and time-to-fill performance for priority roles.

- Qualified shortlist ratio and hiring manager satisfaction with candidate quality.

- Offer acceptance rate and reduced candidate drop-off through consistent follow-ups.

- Candidate experience responsiveness (timely updates and clear communication).

- Accurate, timely reporting and strong recruitment data hygiene.

What We Offer

- Stable role supporting high-impact construction projects and critical mobilizations.

- Professional, collaborative environment with clear recruitment process standards.

- Development opportunities and exposure to a wide range of technical and project roles.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Talent at and our confidential client welcome applications from qualified candidates. Selection decisions are based on role requirements, skills, and experience.