Talent Acquisition Manager

The Talent Acquisition Manager is a critical role within the Mirai team.  Leading a team of Talent Partners, you will partner closely with the Studio and Department Leadership to build the recruiting strategy, apply best and innovative practices, and continuously iterate to greatness - enabling us to attract and hire the best talent from both the local and global markets as we expand our KSA presence.

Responsibilities:

●      Lead and Manage Mirai’s recruitment function.

●      Develop and operationalize an annual Talent Acquisition strategy to support the Studio’s business objectives.

●      Continuously monitor and improve the Talent Acquisition processes and programs to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and candidate experience.

●      Provide stakeholders with proactive visibility into the TA process through reporting, insights, and regular communications.

●      Take ownership of and be accountable for talent acquisition outcomes and results, continuously striving for improvement and success.

●      Partner closely with department leaders to identify current and future talent gaps and develop talent acquisition strategies to address them.

●      Lead and coach a team of talent acquisition professionals providing support, accountability, mentorship, and development opportunities to promote high performance and growth.

●      Define and communicate clear performance goals and expectations for the team, aligned with the organization’s business objectives, mission, and values.

●      Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, encouraging open communication, feedback, and recognition of achievements.

●      Navigate and manage changes effectively, with a focus on maintaining team engagement, alignment, and productivity.

●      Collaborate closely with internal teams, such as IT and Facilities, to deliver an aligned and integrated candidate experience.

●      Initiate and lead collaboration with external agencies, contractors, universities, and other sources of talent acquisition.

●      Work in close partnership with Mirai leaders, building trust and respect through excellent stakeholder management.

●      As a leader, actively demonstrate the Mirai tenet behaviors that are core to our studio culture.

●      Strong English language – spoken and written. Arabic language a plus.

●      Passion for games.

●      Strong recruiting and team leadership experience in an in-house environment, preferably in the video games industry or other fast paced industry, such as tech or start-ups.

●      Proven track record of translating business needs into successful local and international recruitment strategies.

●      Experience building and leading high-performance teams.

●      Experience managing diverse stakeholder interests while driving positive and impactful outcomes.

●      Passion for process optimization and a focus on continuous improvement and iteration, including the use of AI and modern tools.

●      A data driven approach to determine current staffing needs, produce forecasts, and optimize talent pipelines.

●      Excellent attention to detail.

●      Exceptional organizing and time-management skills.

●      Ambitious, hardworking, and quick learner.