Talent Acquisition Partner

Title:Talent Acquisition Partner Location: Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia (KSA) Contract: 6 months, with the possibility of extension Please note remote working from outside of Eastern KSA is not possible. We are seeking a hands-on Talent Acquisition Partner to join a banking organisation in Eastern Saudi Arabia on an initial six-month contract, with the potential for extension. This is a fast-paced, operational recruitment role suited to an experienced recruiter who can manage high volumes of vacancies and deliver end-to-end recruitment support across the business. The successful candidate will work closely with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to ensure vacancies are filled efficiently, candidates are managed effectively, and recruitment processes run smoothly from initial brief through to onboarding. Previous banking recruitment experience is preferred, alongside the ability to work in a demanding environment, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results within tight timelines. Key Responsibilities • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from vacancy intake and candidate sourcing through to offer management and onboarding. • Work closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, agree candidate profiles, and establish recruitment timelines. • Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, internal databases, job boards, referrals, and other relevant channels. • Screen CVs, conduct initial candidate assessments, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and interview panels. • Manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive and professional candidate experience. • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and upcoming vacancies. • Support recruitment across various business functions, ideally including banking and financial services roles. • Coordinate offers, salary discussions, approvals, pre-employment checks, and required documentation in line with internal policies. • Liaise with HR, onboarding teams, and relevant stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to joining. • Maintain accurate recruitment records, update the applicant tracking system, and ensure candidate and vacancy data is kept up to date. • Track recruitment progress, monitor outstanding vacancies, and provide regular updates to hiring managers and HR stakeholders. • Proactively follow up on interview feedback, pending approvals, and candidate decisions to minimise delays and keep recruitment processes moving. • Manage multiple vacancies simultaneously in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. • Ensure recruitment activities comply with internal policies, confidentiality requirements, and applicable employment regulations. Requirements • Previous experience in a Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Partner, or Recruitment Specialist role. • Banking or financial services recruitment experience is preferred. • Demonstrable experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle in a fast-paced environment. • Strong sourcing, CV screening, interviewing, and candidate management skills. • Ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. • Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter. • A proactive, organised, and delivery-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and hit recruitment deadlines. • Fluency in English; Arabic language skills would be an advantage. Contract Details • Initial six-month contract, with the possibility of extension. • Based in Eastern Saudi Arabia. • A hands-on, delivery-focused position within a busy banking environment.

Previous experience in a Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Partner, or Recruitment Specialist role. Banking or financial services recruitment experience is preferred. Demonstrable experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle in a fast-paced environment. Strong sourcing, CV screening, interviewing, and candidate management skills. Ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter. A proactive, organised, and delivery-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and hit recruitment deadlines. Fluency in English; Arabic language skills would be an advantage.

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from vacancy intake and candidate sourcing through to offer management and onboarding. Work closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, agree candidate profiles, and establish recruitment timelines. Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, internal databases, job boards, referrals, and other relevant channels. Screen CVs, conduct initial candidate assessments, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and interview panels. Manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive and professional candidate experience. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and upcoming vacancies. Support recruitment across various business functions, ideally including banking and financial services roles. Coordinate offers, salary discussions, approvals, pre-employment checks, and required documentation in line with internal policies. Liaise with HR, onboarding teams, and relevant stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to joining. Maintain accurate recruitment records, update the applicant tracking system, and ensure candidate and vacancy data is kept up to date. Track recruitment progress, monitor outstanding vacancies, and provide regular updates to hiring managers and HR stakeholders. Proactively follow up on interview feedback, pending approvals, and candidate decisions to minimise delays and keep recruitment processes moving. Manage multiple vacancies simultaneously in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. Ensure recruitment activities comply with internal policies, confidentiality requirements, and applicable employment regulations.