Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a US-based company with over 30 years of experience in pipeline coating services, utilizing advanced robotic technology for both external and internal coatings across offshore and onshore projects.

This role offers a solid platform for long-term career growth and professional development. While the primary responsibility will be in Talent Acquisition, the selected candidate will also be expected to support Talent Management and Career Development processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Sourcing:

• Manage the recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, and reference checks.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand job requirements and develop candidate profiles.
• Source candidates via job boards, social media, employee referrals, and networking events.
• Be the point of contact (PoC) for recruiting agencies in the Middle East and Asia.
• Ensure timely and professional communication with candidates.
• Track recruitment and HR metrics; assist in preparing reports.

Performance Management Support:

• Assist in coordinating the annual performance review and mid-year check-in processes by collecting and organizing feedback from employees and managers.
• Support managers by helping document performance improvement plans and identifying employees needing additional support.
• Work with the HR VP to design career and performance development tools and resources.
• Lead performance review meetings when Human Resources (HR) is required to play the role of facilitator.
• Coach employees on career and performance development issues.
• Aid in the administration of merit increase processes alongside HR.

Talent Management Support:

• Partner with the HR VP to lead discussions with managers and directors to implement a talent mapping tool, focusing on identifying high-value employees.
• Actively collaborate with the succession planning exercise.
• Assist in conducting skillset audits and gap analyses by collecting and compiling relevant data to upskill our critical workforce.
• Help identify employee learning and training needs by gathering input from stakeholders.
• Support the rollout of HR compliance training programs globally by coordinating logistics and communications.

Career Development:

• Assist in organizing career conversation programs and related employee development events.
• Help track and follow up with employees identified as high-risk for turnover or motivational challenges.
• Provide administrative support for career coaching sessions, including scheduling and documentation.

Required Skills/ Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or other related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR support roles.
• Basic knowledge of recruitment best practices and labor market trends.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Process-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively manage conflicting stakeholder needs.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Current passport or ability to obtain.
• Availability to travel up to 10% of the time between the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East for business purposes.

Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Salary: SAR 10,000 to 16,000/month

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

What You Can Expect:

• Competitive salary with career progression opportunities
• Professional work culture focused on performance and inclusion
• Exposure to regional and international HR practices
• Learning support and internal development programs.
• If the candidate is an expatriate , company shall provide housing allowance / transport assistance.
• GOSI
• Gold class medical insurance.