Recruitment Specialist

Position Overview

HanmiGlobal is actively seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Recruitment Specialist to oversee and enhance recruitment initiatives across Saudi Arabia while addressing regional hiring demands throughout the MENA region. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in executing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing top-tier talent to ensuring a seamless candidate experience. This position demands a strategic approach to recruitment, deep market insights, and the ability to thrive in a high-velocity environment supporting engineering consultancy, project management, infrastructure, and real estate development projects.

Key Responsibilities

The Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for the following core functions:

• End-to-End Recruitment Management: Oversee the complete recruitment process, beginning with vacancy approval and concluding with successful onboarding, ensuring alignment with organizational and project-specific requirements.
• Talent Sourcing & Selection: Identify, screen, and shortlist candidates for technical, engineering, project management, commercial, and corporate support roles. Conduct structured interviews and prepare comprehensive candidate assessments to support hiring decisions.
• Interview Coordination: Facilitate seamless communication between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring timely and professional interview scheduling while maintaining transparency throughout the process.
• Candidate Experience & Employer Branding: Deliver a positive and professional candidate journey, from initial engagement to final hiring decisions. Contribute to employer branding initiatives by leveraging platforms such as LinkedIn and participating in career fairs and networking events to attract top talent.
• Talent Pipeline Development: Proactively build and nurture talent pools for critical and recurring positions. Engage with passive candidates and industry professionals to establish a robust pipeline of qualified professionals.
• Recruitment Coordination & Reporting: Collaborate closely with hiring managers and HR teams to align recruitment strategies with project timelines. Track recruitment progress, measure key performance indicators (KPIs), and prepare weekly reports detailing open vacancies, recruitment status, time-to-fill metrics, and candidate pipeline status.
• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring all candidate information is properly documented and compliant with local labor regulations and company policies.

Requirements

To excel in this role, candidates must meet the following qualifications and experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 4-7 years in recruitment, with a proven track record in managing end-to-end recruitment processes. Prior experience recruiting for large-scale projects or within engineering consultancy firms is highly desirable.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and familiarity with digital sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Workable.
• Market Knowledge: A strong understanding of the Saudi labor market, recruitment practices, and compliance requirements, including visa processes and employee mobilization.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English is essential; additional proficiency in Arabic is a plus.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in GCC recruitment, familiarity with Saudi labor regulations, and prior involvement in recruitment for engineering consultancy, construction, PMC/PMO, infrastructure, or real estate development sectors.

HanmiGlobal is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are a proactive recruitment professional with a passion for talent acquisition and a drive for excellence, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our continued success.