448 Recruitment Manager jobs in Saudi Arabia

Our Client:

Our client is seeking a seasoned Recruitment Manager to join the Talent Acquisition team based in Riyadh, KSA.

This role will support recruitment across various sectors including Insights & Data, Business Units, and corporate functions.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for technology and consulting roles across the Middle East.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline, especially for tech roles including Project Managers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across KSA and UAE to ensure hiring needs are mets.

Your Requirements:

• +10 years of recruitment experience, preferably in IT services or consulting.
• Proven track record in tech recruitment and strategic hiring.
• Experience working with business consultancy space or agency background.
• Strong stakeholder management and organizational skills.
• Arabic speaker mandatory.

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Recruitment Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment Strategy & Planning
• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives and manpower plans.
• Lead workforce planning in collaboration with Operations, Finance, and Brand Directors to forecast hiring needs across FOH, BOH, and support functions.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to position Independent Food Company as an employer of choice in the F&B sector.
• Talent Acquisition Operations
• Manage the full recruitment cycle: job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer management.
• Oversee both local and international recruitment campaigns, ensuring compliance with Saudi labor regulations and global sourcing best practices.
• Liaise with recruitment agencies, overseas partners, and government entities (Qiwa, MOFA, POEA, etc.) for visa and mobilization processes.
• Ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience throughout all stages of recruitment.
• Leadership & Team Management
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of recruiters to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear KPIs (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rate, etc.) and drive accountability for achieving recruitment targets.
• Support hiring managers with interview training and effective talent assessment techniques.
• Systems, Reporting & Analytics
• Utilize the company's ATS (Mangosteen HR) to manage pipelines, monitor performance, and generate accurate reports.
• Develop dashboards and analytics to evaluate recruitment effectiveness and identify process enhancements.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data and ensure compliance with internal audit and data protection policies.
• Stakeholder & Candidate Engagement
• Partner closely with Operations and Brand Directors to understand hiring priorities and provide strategic advice on talent availability and market trends.
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, hospitality institutes, and community partners for talent pipelines.
• Represent Independent Food Company at job fairs, open days, and industry networking events.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in recruitment, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Proven experience in high-volume recruitment within the hospitality or F&B sector.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws, visa processes, and overseas hiring procedures.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR analytics tools

The Recruitment Manager oversees the entire recruitment and selection process, ensuring the organization attracts, hires, and retains the best talent. Develop recruitment strategies, manage a team of recruiters, build employer branding, and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external talent sources.

1. Recruitment Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with business goals.
• Forecast hiring needs in collaboration with department heads and senior leadership.
• Establish recruitment KPIs and track performance metrics.

2. Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Identify and engage top talent using multiple sourcing channels (job boards, social media, networking, referrals).
• Maintain a talent pipeline for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Partner with universities, industry bodies, and recruitment agencies.

3. Recruitment Process Management

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment: job posting, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience.
• Manage applicant tracking systems (ATS) and maintain up-to-date candidate records.

4. Employer Branding

• Develop and promote the company's employer brand.
• Collaborate with marketing to create recruitment campaigns and career site content.
• Represent the organization at career fairs, networking events, and conferences.

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of talent acquisition specialists.
• Provide training on recruitment best practices, interview techniques, and diversity hiring.
• Set team performance targets and conduct regular evaluations.

6. Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure recruitment processes comply with labor laws, diversity policies, and ethical standards.
• Prepare recruitment reports and present insights to senior management.
• Monitor recruitment costs and optimize budget usage.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Proven experience (7+ years) in recruitment, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in high-volume hiring and specialized talent acquisition.
• Experience in hiring for white collar and blue collar staff.

Company Description

The FAENA Movement is a journey of art, culture, and community. Rooted in the soulful traditions of the South and elevated by imaginative design, our culture celebrates authentic hospitality and transformative experiences. We create spaces where dreams are brought to life—through bold ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a deep sense of purpose.

As we continue our expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Faena Red Sea will mark a new chapter—visionary in spirit, exceptional in execution. We're building more than a hotel; we're shaping a world of beauty, wonder, and connection. If you're driven by creativity, excellence, and a desire to be part of something extraordinary, we invite you to help bring this vision to life.

Job Description

We are hiring for a Recruitment Manager to lead the talent acquisition function for Faena Red Sea, ensuring the sourcing, selection, and onboarding of top-tier talent who embody the Faena ethos of artistry, hospitality, and excellence. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping the pre-opening journey of the resort, driving strategies to attract candidates with luxury hospitality experience while building strong pipelines for future talent needs. With a focus on both efficiency and exceptional candidate experience, you will partner with leaders across the business to bring the Faena vision to life through people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for all roles, ensuring timely delivery of talent for a successful pre-opening and continued operations.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract candidates with luxury hotel experience and alignment to Faena brand values.
• Partner with department heads to forecast staffing needs and provide guidance on role design, market availability, and competitive hiring practices.
• Build strong networks and talent pipelines through direct sourcing, industry events, partnerships, and digital platforms.
• Manage candidate experience, ensuring professional, engaging, and timely communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Oversee recruitment administration, including job postings, interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding handover.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, brand standards, and local labor regulations in all recruitment activities.
• Support the development of recruitment tools, systems, and metrics to enhance efficiency and reporting.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process.
• Act as an ambassador of the Faena culture, showcasing the brand as an employer of choice.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a Recruitment Manager role within luxury hotels or resorts; pre-opening experience highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of international and local recruitment practices, trends, and platforms.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume recruitment while maintaining attention to detail and candidate quality.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for hospitality, with the ability to represent Faena's unique brand culture.
• Fluency in English; Arabic an advantage.

About The Red Palace

A symbol of Saudi Arabia's heritage, The Red Palace stands as an extraordinary landmark in Riyadh, now reimagined as an ultra-luxury boutique hotel. Originally built in 1943, this historic Palace has been transformed into a masterpiece of refined hospitality, blending timeless elegance with contemporary sophistication.

Nestled in the heart of the capital, The Red Palace offers an exclusive glimpse into the Kingdom's storied past, featuring meticulously restored architecture, curated cultural experiences, and unparalleled service. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to honor its legacy while delivering a modern interpretation of luxury. At The Red Palace, we invite guests to step into a world of history, prestige, and indulgence, where tradition and innovation seamlessly come together.

Job Details

Job Title:
Recruitment Manager

Reports to:
People & Culture Director

Job Purpose

The Recruitment Manager oversees the end-to-end hiring process for Red Palace, ensuring a seamless talent acquisition experience that aligns with the Group's luxury service standards.

This role is responsible for developing recruitment strategies, managing sourcing pipelines, and maintaining strong partnerships with external agencies and educational institutions.

The Recruitment Manager also plays a vital role in employer branding initiatives and supports workforce planning efforts in collaboration with hotel leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead recruitment efforts across all hotel departments, ensuring timely and high-quality hires.
• Partner with department heads to forecast workforce needs and create annual hiring plans.
• Ensure that all roles are filled with candidates who match Boutique Group's brand, culture, and service ethos.

Sourcing & Pipeline Management

• Utilize various sourcing channels including job boards, social media, agencies, and internal referrals to attract top talent.
• Develop and manage talent pools for critical or hard-to-fill positions.

Interviewing & Selection

• Oversee the interview and selection process, including competency-based interviews and role-specific assessments.
• Train hiring managers on interviewing techniques and selection best practices.

Onboarding & Pre-Employment

• Coordinate pre-employment checks, visa documentation, and onboarding plans in collaboration with HR Operations and PRO team.
• Ensure new hires are warmly welcomed and integrated into the team culture from Day 1.

Employer Branding & Partnerships

• Represent the hotel at career fairs, hospitality schools, and recruitment events.
• Work with Marketing to enhance the employer brand and promote Red Palace as an employer of choice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Hospitality, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in recruitment, with at least 2 in a managerial role in luxury hospitality.
• Proven success in high-volume and specialized recruitment.
• Excellent interviewing, communication, and candidate assessment skills.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Strong network of hospitality talent across local and international markets.

About the Job:

Lead end-to-end recruitment for technical and managerial roles, managing a team of recruiters and partnering with hiring managers to attract top talent. Drive strategic hiring to support company growth and project success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for technical and managerial roles.
• Design and implement talent acquisition strategies for engineering & construction sectors.
• Manage and improve onboarding processes to boost early employee engagement and productivity.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and align hiring with business goals.
• Oversee recruitment campaigns and monitor key performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and industry regulations.
• Mentor and lead junior recruiters to strengthen team capability and performance.

Qualifications:

• 7-8 years of recruitment experience
  , with a focus on engineering, construction, or similar technical industries.
• Proven track record in recruiting for both technical and leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment tools, platforms, and best practices.
• Leadership experience and the ability to guide a team toward recruitment success.

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR & Recruitment Manager to join our team in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. As a key member of our organization, you will lead our human resources department and oversee all aspects of talent acquisition and management.

• Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Lead the full recruitment cycle, from job posting to onboarding new employees
• Manage employee relations, performance evaluations, and career development programs
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabian labor laws and employment regulations
• Oversee the administration of compensation and benefits programs
• Collaborate with department heads to identify staffing needs and create workforce plans
• Implement and maintain HRIS and applicant tracking systems
• Develop and conduct training programs to enhance employee skills and performance
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes employee engagement and retention
• Provide strategic HR advice and support to senior management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in HR and recruitment roles, with a proven track record of success
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian labor laws and employment practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in HR management software and applicant tracking systems
• Advanced knowledge of recruitment strategies and talent acquisition techniques
• Experience in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to inform HR decisions
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred
• Fluency in English and Arabic (both written and spoken) required

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

In 1-2 sentences, introduce the team, property or office environment in a way that reflects the culture

Note: Customization may be included for any specific local or legislative requirements, such as work permits

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

We are seeking an experienced
Recruitment Manager
for one of our client to lead and manage their end-to-end recruitment process for their manufacturing operations in Riyadh. This role is pivotal in attracting top talent from both
local and international markets
to meet the business needs. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the manufacturing industry, local labor laws, and international recruitment practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies aligned with the company's objectives.
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast hiring needs and create effective manpower plans.
• Design and oversee recruitment campaigns targeting both local and international talent pools.
• Utilize various sourcing methods, including online job portals, social media, recruitment agencies, and university partnerships, to attract qualified candidates.
• Manage relationships with local and international recruitment agencies to ensure a steady pipeline of candidates.
• Attend and represent the company at job fairs and recruitment events to enhance employer branding.
• Oversee the screening, interviewing, and selection processes to ensure the hiring of competent and culturally fit candidates.
• Implement standardized assessment tools and competency-based interviews to maintain consistency and objectivity.
• Coordinate with HR and department managers to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new hires.
• Lead and mentor the recruitment team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance the team's capabilities.
• Set clear performance objectives and conduct regular evaluations to ensure team effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree or HR certification is a plus.
• Experience:
  Minimum of 5 years in recruitment, with at least 2 years in a managerial role within the manufacturing or industrial sector.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms.
• Strong understanding of Saudi labor laws and international recruitment standards.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Work Location: Riyadh, New Industrial City

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Iris Executives is an established recruitment agency, dedicated to hiring Top Executives. We are currently seeking a
B2B Business Development Partner
motivated to set up and develop his own recruitment desk in Saudi Arabia
(from the comfort of your own home)
.

Full training and support will be provided as you work closely with our Managing Director.

As a part-time role, you will be responsible for reaching out to government organizations and large companies to collect job openings for Top Executives in various industries. The ideal candidate for this role can dedicate at least 3 to 4 hours during weekdays
(ideally in the morning).

This is a freelance position with a very generous commission structure and profit-sharing opportunities in a highly lucrative market. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneur at heart and is looking for a flexible, work-from-home opportunity.

This role can evolve to partner level with company's shares and dividends on the entire group's operation. Above all, this is a chance to work for yourself and earn high commissions while balancing your other responsibilities.

If interested, please send your CV and answer the qualifying questions.