Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Shuwaikh Gate Holding is looking for an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Group HR team. The role will manage end-to-end recruitment across SGH and its subsidiaries, while also supporting employee engagement initiatives, internal events, and HR activities across the Group. We are looking for someone who is hands-on, proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition • Manage the full recruitment cycle from manpower request through offer and joining. • Partner with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and candidate profiles. • Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, referrals, direct sourcing, career fairs, and other channels. • Proactively headhunt and approach passive candidates for specialized and senior positions. • Screen CVs, conduct HR interviews, and assess candidate suitability. • Prepare shortlists and candidate comparison reports. • Coordinate interviews and follow up with candidates and hiring managers. • Manage recruitment across different functions, industries, and seniority levels. • Prepare employment offers and support salary/package discussions. • Conduct reference checks and pre-employment verification when required. • Maintain recruitment trackers, candidate databases, and vacancy reports. • Build talent pipelines for critical and recurring positions. • Participate in career fairs, open recruitment days, university partnerships, and recruitment campaigns. • Track recruitment KPIs including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and offer acceptance. Employee Engagement & Events • Support the planning and execution of the Group’s employee engagement activities and annual HR calendar. • Coordinate internal events, celebrations, awareness campaigns, and employee activities. • Develop creative ideas to increase employee participation and engagement. • Support employee recognition and appreciation initiatives. • Coordinate National Day, Ramadan, team activities, wellness initiatives, and other company occasions. • Work with Marketing and other departments on event communication, branding, photography, and content. • Support internal HR communications and announcements. • Coordinate with external vendors and service providers for events when required. • Support onboarding activities and initiatives that enhance the employee experience. • Gather employee feedback and recommend engagement initiatives based on employee needs. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. • Minimum 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment. • Strong hands-on experience in sourcing and headhunting, particularly through LinkedIn. • Experience recruiting across multiple functions and seniority levels. • Exposure to employee engagement, internal events, or HR activities is preferred. • Experience within a holding company, diversified group, or multi-business environment is an advantage. • Good understanding of the Kuwait and GCC talent market. • Strong interviewing, communication, and stakeholder management skills. • Creative, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities. • Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a recruiter who doesn’t simply wait for applications — someone who knows how to search, approach, engage, assess, and attract the right talent, while also contributing to a positive and engaging employee experience across the Group.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment. Strong hands-on experience in sourcing and headhunting, particularly through LinkedIn. Experience recruiting across multiple functions and seniority levels. Exposure to employee engagement, internal events, or HR activities is preferred. Experience within a holding company, diversified group, or multi-business environment is an advantage. Good understanding of the Kuwait and GCC talent market. Strong interviewing, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Creative, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities. Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage.

Talent Acquisition: Manage the full recruitment cycle from manpower request through offer and joining; Partner with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and candidate profiles; Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, referrals, direct sourcing, career fairs, and other channels; Proactively headhunt and approach passive candidates for specialized and senior positions; Screen CVs, conduct HR interviews, and assess candidate suitability; Prepare shortlists and candidate comparison reports; Coordinate interviews and follow up with candidates and hiring managers; Manage recruitment across different functions, industries, and seniority levels; Prepare employment offers and support salary/package discussions; Conduct reference checks and pre-employment verification when required; Maintain recruitment trackers, candidate databases, and vacancy reports; Build talent pipelines for critical and recurring positions; Participate in career fairs, open recruitment days, university partnerships, and recruitment campaigns; Track recruitment KPIs including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and offer acceptance.