Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job description

About the employer: the employer is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. About the location: Soon to be one of the region’s foremost luxury beachside destinations, The Red Sea will comprise of the idyllic natural islands and lagoons across 200 kms of coastline along the western coast of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between the cities of Umluj and Al Wajh. About the employer Resort and Residences Red Sea at Shura Island: Join the team at the employer Red Sea Shura Island, where our purpose is to create extraordinary guest experiences through genuine care, warm hospitality, and exceptional service. About the Role: Join the pre-opening team of the employer Resort and Residences Red Sea, a landmark destination on the Saudi coast. As Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a key role in attracting, selecting, and hiring top talent to support the successful opening and ongoing operation of the resort. The tasks include: • Supervise and manage end-to-end recruitment activities across multiple departments. • Partner closely with department heads to understand staffing needs, job requirements, and hiring timelines. • Screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure the right cultural and technical fit. • Coordinate recruitment campaigns, job fairs, and sourcing initiatives locally and internationally. • Ensure all job postings, candidate tracking, and hiring processes are managed through Workday (WD). • Maintain accurate recruitment reports, hiring metrics, and compliance documentation. • Support pre-employment processes including offers, background checks, and onboarding coordination. • Promote the employer as an employer of choice and deliver a positive candidate experience

Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably within luxury hospitality
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, interviewing techniques, and employer branding
• Experience with HR systems and applicant tracking systems
• Workday experience is an advantage
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
• Previous pre-opening experience is an advantage
• Fluent in English
• Locals only as per the Saudi labor law.

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