Talent Acquisition Manager Saudi National

Job Description

Job SummaryThe Manager - Talent Acquisition supports the recruitment process in a timely manner, cost-effectively and at high quality as per corporate policies and procedures. The position will partner with management to assess and actively recruit for the talent acquisition needs, while also developing and maintaining relationships with potential candidates and talent acquisition sources. The job holder manages the talent acquisition life cycle for recruits including placement of postings, identification and interviewing of the most qualified applicants, guidance on the selection of the best candidate and offer negotiation. The jobholder will also promote the K&A brand, drive labor marketing initiatives and partner with preferred universities, as needed. The jobholder will work closely with the Corporate Human Resources Division and local teams. Key ResponsibilitiesProvide input specific to talent acquisition for the development of the corporate Human Resources Divisions business plan and budgetSources qualified candidates through a variety of channels including direct sourcing, job boards, referrals, networking, social media, etc. Delivers exceptional candidate slates by using well-proven, passive candidate recruiting methodologies.Develops innovative attraction strategies including identification of new sourcing channels. Share best practices, industry, and market intelligence data to support the Talent Acquisition (TA) team.Develop and implement Saudization Strategy for the organization in partnership with the business leaders to achieve the required Saudization target assigned to each business unitsUses search engine and networking sites using the Boolean search language. Supports sourcing activity through scheduling recruiting events. Leverages the K&A Culture pillars and our Employer Value Proposition (EVP) to engage leads and convert them into applicantsIdentify appropriate recruitment channels for recruitment while leveraging existing resourcesDevelop strong relationships with appropriate organizations for purposes of sourcing, networking and leveraging alumni networks and other channels, as appropriateEstablish innovative candidate sourcing strategies, especially for hard-to-fill positionsDevelop relationships with university career services, academic leaders and other students/ academic on-campus organizations to promote the K&A brand and career opportunitiesAttend career fairs and recruitment events that support the firms branding efforts, including speaking on panels, special interest groups, and opportunities to increase brand recognition in the recruitment marketplaceLeverage social media, print and other techniques to maintain a competitive edge and further build brand recognition and awareness for the companyPrepare job postings through websites for recruitment of regional positions in coordination with senior management.Receive and screen CVs and short-list candidates for regional positions.Conduct interviews with candidates and guide the preparation of offer letters and standard employment contracts.Develop induction programs and conduct orientation sessions on policies, procedures, job duties, working conditions, employee benefits and career paths for recruits in regional positions.Provide external market perspective on supply and demand of talentSupport Human Resources teams with the development of staffing plans based on identified talent needs and gapsTrack manpower management and employees internal transfers across Regions and Geographies in coordination with Regional Human Resources Divisions and Business Planning & Performance SectionsOversee the development and update of the staffing databases in coordination with local Human Resources teamsDevelop, maintain and manage a strong pipeline of talent (internal and external) for future firm needsAnalyze the manpower plans and identify recruitment needs by function and GeographyDevelop HR management reports and statistics, as neededEstablish and publish critical talent acquisition metrics that measure the quality, efficiency and overall cost of recruitmentBuild capabilities within Talent Acquisition, develop leadership skills of direct reports, and ensure that training plans are in place to develop the Sections staff REQUIREMENTS: Qualification and Skills Required to Execute this RoleBachelors Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Human Resource, Public Administration or equivalentMasters Degree is preferredProfessional Human Resources certification or Recruitment qualifications is an advantage (i.e CIPD, SHRM)User Competency ERP system related to HR operations is a plusKnowledge of the Architecture, Engineering, and Planning (AEP) Industry is an advantageExcellent time management and organizational skills.Strong attention to detailsStrong communication skillsStrong customer service orientationStrong team-working skillsProficiency in spoken and written Arabic and EnglishExperience Required to Execute this Role8+ years of experience in a sourcing, recruitment, and talent acquisition 4+ years of experience in the Architecture, Engineering and Planning Industry in a top tier regional/multinational consultancy firm is an advantageExperience in developing and implementing Saudization StrategyExperience managing the end to end selection process of multiple diverse roles, bulk recruitment and building talent pools through online networks.Demonstrated experience in all aspects of talent acquisition, including sourcing, attracting, selecting process as well as labor marketing and employer of choice initiatives.

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About Company

Khatib & Alami, a multidisciplinary urban regional planning, architectural and engineering consulting company, offers clients an integrated approach toward the ever-increasing need for reliable project delivery systems. In-house expertise and the continuous recruitment of bright and innovative professionals enable us to meet the challenges of development with due consideration to environmental protection, social and economic characteristics of society. In close concert with clients, we have been able to consolidate factors that make the resultant project coincide with the clients vision within the time frame and budget set out for implementation.

K&A started its consulting services in Lebanon and extended the areas of its professional activities in accordance with the growth of its experience, and its human and financial resources. The company operates in various countries including Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Sultanate of Oman, State of Qatar, State of Kuwait, Kingdom of Bahrain, Yemen, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Libya, Sudan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Belgium, Gabon and USA. K&A employs around 4,000 professionals and technicians. Since 1984, K&A has continuously ranked among the top 100 International Design firms as published by Engineering News Record (ENR). K&A has also obtained the ISO 9001:2000 certification for its Quality Management System (QMS).