Senior Specialist Talent Acquisition

Team: Talent Acquisition

Activity: Full-time

Role grade: Senior Specialist (5)

Direct reports: 0

Indirect reports: 0

Reporting to: Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

Role location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Purpose: As a Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition, you’ll play a key role in scaling Esports World Cup Foundation’s world-class teams across multiple verticals - from esports and live events to strategy, partnerships, and corporate functions. You will manage end-to-end recruitment processes, act as an advisor to hiring managers, and ensure a world-class candidate experience that reflects EWCF’s values and ambition. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth, international environment and who can balance strategic hiring with hands-on execution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for assigned business areas - from job brief, scheduling to offer stage - ensuring speed, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Partner with hiring managers and leadership to define hiring needs, develop attraction strategies, and provide market insights.

• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines, proactively engaging candidates across esports, gaming, events, and corporate sectors.

• Conduct interviews and assessments that evaluate both technical and cultural fit.

• Manage candidate experience throughout the hiring process, ensuring transparent and timely communication.

• Draft, review, and continuously improve job descriptions to ensure clarity, inclusiveness, and alignment with EWCF’s structure, tone, and employer brand.

• Utilize data and metrics to track recruitment performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend process improvements.

• Collaborate with the People & Culture team to ensure alignment on workforce planning, Saudization goals, and internal mobility.

• Support employer branding initiatives, including job postings, events, and social media campaigns.

• Maintain accurate and compliant records in the ATS (applicant tracking system) and support reporting needs.

• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of recruitment processes, templates, and guidelines.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

• 5+ years of proven experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in fast-scaling organizations and multinational environments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, sourcing techniques, and talent market dynamics (local & international).

• Strong familiarity with the Saudi labor market, including Saudization requirements and visa processes, is a strong plus.

• Hands-on experience with ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Workable, or similar) and various recruitment tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, CRM systems, etc.).

• Proficient in Boolean search and advanced sourcing strategies across multiple channels.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple roles and stakeholders in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Our Perks:

• Relocation support

• Transportation allowance

• Competitive compensation

• Housing allowance

• VIP medical insurance

• Opportunity to work on a new exciting project with a group of passionate professionals. You will get the freedom to excel and make a real impact

Diversity disclaimer

Our mission is to build a diverse organization where our members, regardless of background or identity, have a sense of belonging. We genuinely believe that thanks to creating a collaborative environment where different perspectives are valued, we can achieve more. Together, we want to reshape the boundaries of what is achievable in the esports domain.