Talent Acquisition Specialist

Internal Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Business: Lucy Switchgear Arabia

Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Job Reference No: 4049

Job Purpose

To lead and optimise recruitment strategies across its diversified business portfolio, and to attract, identify, and recruit top talent for meeting the organization’s current and future staffing needs. The role will support the full recruitment life cycle, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience and aligning hiring practices with the company’s strategic workforce goals.

Job Context

The Talent Acquisition Specialist operates within a fast-paced and dynamic HR environment, working closely with hiring managers, department heads, and HR partners to understand workforce needs and deliver effective recruitment strategies. The role is critical in a competitive labour market where employer branding, diversity hiring, and candidate’s experience play a key role in attracting qualified professionals.

Job Dimensions

The Talent Acquisition role is responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple functions and levels. The role involves close collaboration with hiring managers and HR team, utilization of applicant tracking systems, and delivering key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill and candidate quality. The scope may extend across local, regional or global locations, depending on organizational needs.

Key Accountabilities

These will include:

• Playing role in developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies that align with the company’s growth plans.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment: from publishing vacancies, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offering and onboarding.
• Partner with department heads to understand all hiring needs to ensure a strong match with both role requirements and organizational culture.
• Monitor and report key recruitment metrics to evaluate success and areas for improvement.
• Ensure all hiring practices are compliant with labour laws and company policies.
• Develop and execute comprehensive annual hiring plans.
• Maintain a dynamic talent pipeline and database of high-potential candidates (local & international) for current and future roles.
• Build and manage relationships with external sourcing partners and institutions.
• Lead onboarding initiatives to ensure a smooth and engaging new joiner experience.
• Supervise the automation of talent acquisition processes for greater efficiency.
• Proactively identify, research, and approach qualified candidates via platforms such as LinkedIn, and other candidates and recruitment tools.
• Design and implement effective recruiting and sourcing strategies
• Forecast future hiring needs in coordination with internal departments
• Provide market insights and recommend improvements in sourcing, processes, and tools
• Collaborate with Marketing to strengthen employer branding
• Stay up to date with labour laws, cultural and HR best practices
• Develop and maintain a strong professional network
• Build and manage relationships with hiring agencies and educational institutions.
• Promote internal referrals and cooperate with HRBP.
• Align recruitment strategies with business goals through close cooperation with internal stakeholders.
• Playing main role to ensure diversity and equity is embedded in hiring.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies using company hiring system, social media, and direct sourcing.
• Identify opportunities to enhance recruitment processes and recommend improvements to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in talent acquisition.
  
  

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5 years of proven experience in talent acquisition locally and internationally, preferably within manufacturing companies.
• Experience recruiting for diverse functions and levels
• Familiarity with labour laws and HR compliance requirements
• Fluent in English, and preferable Arabic language
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle recruitment best practices and techniques
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools (e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation skills and stakeholder management.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple roles and priorities simultaneously
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret recruitment metrics and market data
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and carefulness
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled in interviewing and candidate assessment
  
  

Behavioural Competencies

• Talent Acquisition.
• Relationship Management.
• Influence.
• Negotiation.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities
• Analytical thinker with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator across teams and cultures
  
  

Our Company

Lucy Group Ltd is the parent company of all Lucy Group companies. Since its origins in Oxford, UK, over 200 years ago, the Group has grown and diversified. Today we employ in excess of 1,400 people worldwide, with operations in the UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, South Africa, Brazil, Thailand, Malaysia, India and East Africa.

Lucy Electric is a global business that provides medium voltage switching and protection solutions for electrical distribution systems. Our dedication to cultivating our service provision allows Lucy Electric to offer a complete solutions package to our customers; facilitating the delivery of electricity to homes and businesses worldwide.

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