Specialist Talent Acquisition

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

THE ROLE

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will partner closely with hiring teams and Business HR, leading recruitment activities across divisions of Abbott. This role involves driving full cycle recruiting efforts from business requests through to delivery of hires to specified intake dates.

All services are delivered within Abbott's model, technology, and methodologies, requiring knowledge of the healthcare market and corporate business operations. This position ensures that high-quality standards are met in hiring practices, measured against KPIs (Time to fill, Hiring Manager satisfaction survey, new hire satisfaction survey, quality of slate, cost savings, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage full-cycle recruiting across multiple functions, from requirement definition through offer negotiation to hire, using Abbott's ATS and Candidate Relationship Management Tool (CRM).
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies utilizing cost-effective recruiting channels such as the Abbott careers page, job boards, social media, CRM and ATS data sources, referral programs, virtual job fairs, and DEI talent pipelines.
• Work with multiple stakeholders to formulate and execute strategies to drive Saudization.
• Enhance the Early Career program experience leading to future potential roles.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Provide strategic market data and market research.
• Identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Collaborate closely with key internal stakeholders, including hiring managers, Business HR, TA colleagues, HR practice centers, and HR service centers.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3+ years of agency or in-house TA experience.
• Full-cycle recruitment experience, particularly in filling entry-level to mid-level roles in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.
• Preference for a Saudi National.

Critical Capabilities:

• Strategy development and execution: Support the operational execution of the hiring strategy and drive actions that yield tangible recruiting results.
• Influence stakeholders and candidates: Build credibility with hiring managers and candidates through successful placements and knowledge of the labour market.
• Leadership: Take accountability for the plan, timeline, and deliverables.
• Change management: Support and embrace application or process change initiatives.
• Data management analysis and insights: Demonstrate skills in reporting and presenting data using Abbott systems and MS suite.

Company Industry:

• Medical
• Medical Devices

Department / Functional Area:

• HR
• Human Relations
• Industrial Relations

Keywords:

• Specialist Talent Acquisition