Country Talent Acquisition Specialist

About IKEA At IKEA, we believe in creating a better everyday life for the many people. Our co-workers are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a passionate and motivated Country Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our People & Culture team. About the Role As a Country Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will support and coordinate recruitment activities across IKEA Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, covering stores, Service Office, and various business functions. You will play a key role in attracting the right talent, supporting recruitment operations, and ensuring a consistent and positive hiring experience. Key Responsibilities • Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, interviews, candidate assessments, offer preparation, and onboarding coordination. • Coordinate and monitor recruitment activities across IKEA stores and Service Office, ensuring alignment with approved manpower plans and hiring priorities. • Partner with hiring managers and People & Culture teams to understand recruitment needs, provide updates, and ensure timely hiring. • Support high-volume recruitment, store openings, and expansion requirements while maintaining talent pipelines for recurring vacancies. • Manage and coordinate Tamheer, internship, and graduate programs, including trainee selection, registration, follow-up, and reporting. • Handle HRDF employment support registrations, ensuring employee eligibility, timely submissions, and accurate records. • Support internal recruitment, employee transfers, promotions, and talent mobility initiatives. • Coordinate recruitment compliance, approvals, and employment requirements in collaboration with HR Operations and relevant stakeholders. • Support onboarding activities to ensure a smooth and positive new joiner experience. • Participate in employer branding initiatives, career fairs, and university partnerships. • Maintain recruitment trackers, monitor hiring KPIs, and prepare monthly recruitment reports, dashboards, and management presentations. • Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, sourcing strategies, candidate experience, and overall hiring efficiency. Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. • 1–3 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment. • Experience in end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment. • Experience in retail, high-volume recruitment, or multi-location environments is an advantage. • Familiarity with Saudi Labor Law, Saudization requirements, Tamheer, and HRDF programs is preferred. • Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. • Good analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and recruitment reporting. • Ability to manage multiple recruitment priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. • Good command of English and Arabic. • Knowledge of recruitment platforms and HR systems is an advantage.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 1–3 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment. Experience in end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment. Experience in retail, high-volume recruitment, or multi-location environments is an advantage. Familiarity with Saudi Labor Law, Saudization requirements, Tamheer, and HRDF programs is preferred. Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. Good analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and recruitment reporting. Ability to manage multiple recruitment priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Good command of English and Arabic. Knowledge of recruitment platforms and HR systems is an advantage.

Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, interviews, candidate assessments, offer preparation, and onboarding coordination. Coordinate and monitor recruitment activities across IKEA stores and Service Office, ensuring alignment with approved manpower plans and hiring priorities. Partner with hiring managers and People & Culture teams to understand recruitment needs, provide updates, and ensure timely hiring. Support high-volume recruitment, store openings, and expansion requirements while maintaining talent pipelines for recurring vacancies. Manage and coordinate Tamheer, internship, and graduate programs, including trainee selection, registration, follow-up, and reporting. Handle HRDF employment support registrations, ensuring employee eligibility, timely submissions, and accurate records. Support internal recruitment, employee transfers, promotions, and talent mobility initiatives. Coordinate recruitment compliance, approvals, and employment requirements in collaboration with HR Operations and relevant stakeholders. Support onboarding activities to ensure a smooth and positive new joiner experience. Participate in employer branding initiatives, career fairs, and university partnerships. Maintain recruitment trackers, monitor hiring KPIs, and prepare monthly recruitment reports, dashboards, and management presentations. Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, sourcing strategies, candidate experience, and overall hiring efficiency.