About IKEA
At IKEA, we believe in creating a better everyday life for the many people. Our co-workers are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a passionate and motivated Country Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our People & Culture team.
About the Role
As a Country Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will support and coordinate recruitment activities across IKEA Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, covering stores, Service Office, and various business functions.
You will play a key role in attracting the right talent, supporting recruitment operations, and ensuring a consistent and positive hiring experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, interviews, candidate assessments, offer preparation, and onboarding coordination.
- Coordinate and monitor recruitment activities across IKEA stores and Service Office, ensuring alignment with approved manpower plans and hiring priorities.
- Partner with hiring managers and People & Culture teams to understand recruitment needs, provide updates, and ensure timely hiring.
- Support high-volume recruitment, store openings, and expansion requirements while maintaining talent pipelines for recurring vacancies.
- Manage and coordinate Tamheer, internship, and graduate programs, including trainee selection, registration, follow-up, and reporting.
- Handle HRDF employment support registrations, ensuring employee eligibility, timely submissions, and accurate records.
- Support internal recruitment, employee transfers, promotions, and talent mobility initiatives.
- Coordinate recruitment compliance, approvals, and employment requirements in collaboration with HR Operations and relevant stakeholders.
- Support onboarding activities to ensure a smooth and positive new joiner experience.
- Participate in employer branding initiatives, career fairs, and university partnerships.
- Maintain recruitment trackers, monitor hiring KPIs, and prepare monthly recruitment reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
- Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, sourcing strategies, candidate experience, and overall hiring efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment.
- Experience in end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment.
- Experience in retail, high-volume recruitment, or multi-location environments is an advantage.
- Familiarity with Saudi Labor Law, Saudization requirements, Tamheer, and HRDF programs is preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Good analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and recruitment reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple recruitment priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Good command of English and Arabic.
- Knowledge of recruitment platforms and HR systems is an advantage.
