Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

IDB3448 - Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Business Unit: Director General Corporate Services Division: Talent Acquisition Department: Human Resources Management Department Country: Saudi Arabia Location: Saudi Arabia - Jeddah Job Grade: E3 Closing Date: 18-Mar-2025

Job Purpose

The Talent Acquisition Specialist focuses on the attraction and acquisition of Managerial and Leadership roles in IsDB, including Director General, Director, Manager, and Associate Manager roles as per the approved recruitment plans and established procedures.

The Talent Acquisition Senior Specialist is mandated to:

1. Execute the entire cycle of the Recruitment Process (Requisition-to-Joining) by proactively searching and sourcing suitable candidates, managing Headhunting and Executive Search activities, arranging Leadership Assessments and Selection Interviews, issuing job offers, and conducting Pre-Joining and Post-Joining On-Boarding activities.
2. Prepare Talent Market Research insights, Outreach and Benchmarking activities, and periodic Recruitment Analytics and Metrics.
3. Participate in the development of the Talent Acquisition strategy and associated programs.
4. Review and assess the services provided by third-party contracts and submit evaluation reports and recommendations.
5. Enhance the utilization of recruitment channels (website, search and recruitment firms, social networks, etc.).
6. Execute recruitment activities related to Managerial and Leadership roles in IsDB as per the approved recruitment plans.
7. Manage the pre-selection processes like screening CVs and arranging interview calls.
8. Consolidate leadership assessment reports and present final selection outcomes.
9. Prepare offers, discuss and negotiate with selected candidates, and follow up for confirmation of the offer.
10. Carry out the On-Boarding processes for new joiners and ensure smooth execution of all activities.
11. Manage internal communications and relationships between internal business units involved in the new hires' joining process.
12. Identify and recommend external service providers.
13. Work with IMDT to identify and recommend Talent Acquisition software/portals.

Talent Acquisition Operations:

Policies and Procedures:

1. Conduct policies and procedures reviews under the supervision of the Lead Talent Acquisition.
2. Continuously identify efficient ways to achieve sourcing strategies and objectives.
3. Develop and review recruitment SLAs.
4. Develop Headhunting and Leadership Assessment guidelines and procedures.

Knowledge Sharing:

1. Transfer knowledge to Talent Acquisition Specialists/Officers through coaching and on-job training.
2. Keep abreast of best practices in Talent Acquisition and recommend improvements.
3. Educate staff on Talent Acquisition trends and IsDB policies.

Reporting and Communication:

1. Provide recruitment internal insights and external insights.
2. Provide timely and accurate reports to the Lead Talent Acquisition and concerned business units.
3. Manage internal and external communications to ensure effective coordination.
4. Prepare periodical reports on recruitment progress and future plans.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, Business Administration or any related field. Certifications from HRCI / SHRM / CIPD are advantageous. Master's degree in a related field is a plus. Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, and Recruiting preferably in a multilateral development bank, IFI, or global organization.

Skills & Necessary Knowledge

1. Excellent knowledge of Local, Regional, and Global recruitment trends.
2. Knowledge of Job Analysis, Job Designing, and Job Descriptions development.
3. High level of confidentiality and attention to detail.
4. Advanced presentation and interviewing skills.
5. Advanced data-analysis and MS Office skills.
6. Hands-on experience in HR Module and Recruitment Software.
7. Business acumen, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
8. Advanced planning and organizing skills.

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application, you would need the following document(s):

• Resume/CV
• Copy of passport
• Academic certificate