Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Groves by SIHAMCO is one of Riyadh's premier fine-dinning, lifestyle and entertainment destinations. Offering a unique blend of world-class dining, retail, culture, and immersive guest experiences. Designed to bring together exceptional hospitality, innovative concepts, and vibrant entertainment,

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment activities across multiple business units, with a strong focus on hospitality, Food & Beverage (F&B), entertainment, and large-scale seasonal workforce projects.

Reporting to the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, this role supports high-volume recruitment campaigns, overseas hiring initiatives, manpower planning, visa coordination, and workforce mobilization.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has proven global experience recruiting within luxury hospitality and F&B.

End-to-End Recruitment

• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from manpower request through onboarding.
• Source, screen, interview, assess, and shortlist candidates for permanent, temporary, contract, and seasonal positions.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and clients.
• Prepare offer recommendations and employment documentation.
• Conduct reference and background checks where required.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Hospitality & F&B Recruitment

Experience recruiting for luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, premium venues, entertainment destinations, and lifestyle developments is highly preferred.

High-Volume & Seasonal Recruitment

• Support large-scale recruitment campaigns for hospitality openings, events, festivals, and seasonal operations.
• Coordinate mass hiring events, assessment days, and recruitment drives.
• Build talent pipelines for recurring seasonal requirements.
• Manage recruitment timelines to meet project mobilization deadlines.
• Maintain a ready pool of qualified hospitality professionals.

Overseas Recruitment

• Screen and interview international candidates.
• Ensure overseas recruitment complies with Saudi labour regulations and company policies.
• Support document verification and candidate readiness before deployment.
• Coordinate mobilization schedules with recruitment partners.

Talent Sourcing

Utilize multiple sourcing channels including:

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Social media
• Employee referrals
• Recruitment agencies
• Career fairs
• Universities and hospitality institutes

Develop and maintain talent pools for both immediate and future hiring needs.

Recruitment Administration

• Maintain accurate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Ensure all recruitment documentation is complete and compliant.
• Prepare employment offers and recruitment reports.
• Maintain recruitment dashboards and hiring metrics.
• Ensure confidentiality of candidate information.

Employer Branding

• Promote SIHAMCO as an employer of choice.
• Support recruitment marketing campaigns.
• Represent SIHAMCO at recruitment events and hospitality career fairs.
• Build long-term relationships with hospitality professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment.
• Mandatory experience recruiting within Hospitality and Food & Beverage (F&B).
• Experience recruiting for luxury hospitality, restaurants, entertainment venues, lifestyle destinations, or hospitality staffing companies.
• Experience supporting overseas recruitment is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Full-cycle recruitment expertise.
• High-volume recruitment experience.
• Hospitality recruitment expertise.
• Workforce planning and manpower forecasting.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills.
• Excellent sourcing and headhunting capability.
• Experience using ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Strong stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight recruitment deadlines.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Language Requirements

• Fluent English (Required).
• Arabic language skills are highly preferred.

About The Group:

SIHAMCO is a strategic partner operating proudly under the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), National Events Center (NEC), Riyadh Season and Jeddah Season since 2019. 

At SIHAMCO, we don’t just lead Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and entertainment evolution—we create it from the ground up. Since 2008, we’ve been designing, constructing, and operating exceptional experiences that blend local authenticity with global standards. Every destination and concept we launch reflects our commitment to cultural storytelling, creative excellence, and operational precision.

Crafting a Homegrown Legacy

All brands under SIHAMCO are homegrown Saudi concepts, fully developed in-house — from initial vision and brand identity to concept creation, design, execution and operation. We don’t import ideas; we build them — crafting unforgettable experiences from scratch that resonate deeply with both local and international audiences.

Our Signature Brands

Every brand under our umbrella is proudly reflecting the heart and soul of Saudi culture, while achieving international acclaim. With over 25 original homegrown brands, SIHAMCO not only sets — but consistently surpasses — global standards in Entertainment, Hospitality, F&B, Lifestyle, Wellness, Family & Pet Entertainment Experience. Our signature ventures: The Groves, ZodiaC Cuisine, Little Krazy, LucaLand, LucaPark, The Polar Ice Bar, Milk & Butter Nail Spa, Kooz Karak, Birds of Eden, El Lechazo, Khawaja Yanni, Zama Zulu, Hawanim Groves City, Vida Vera, The Groves Pizzeria and Gem-In-I showcase what it means to innovate locally and shine globally. 

Our brands are also registered across the GCC and internationally such as the United Kingdom, Egypt, Morocco etc ensuring full legal protection and readiness for global expansion. 

We Are Only Getting Started!

Several exciting new concepts and brands are currently under development, with launches planned in the coming months. From bold new ideas to thoughtfully crafted experiences, SIHAMCO continues to grow its portfolio with originality, creativity and cultural pride. 

People First

Our team is our greatest asset—a dynamic mix of local talent and international expertise, all united by a passion for excellence. We nurture careers, encourage creativity, and build leaders.

At SIHAMCO, we believe in rewarding our team with more than just a job — we offer an inspiring work environment and real opportunities for growth. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary packages – aligned with market standards and experience
• Visa (1 year temp) & Flights into the country for non-citizens
• Accommodation
• Transportation Allowance
• Career development & Internal promotions – grow with us across departments and seasons
• Creative & collaborative work culture – built on passion, innovation, and attention to detail
• Exposure to high-end hospitality & entertainment concepts – gain experience in premium F&B and entertainment
• Experience working on premium events within The Groves, Riyadh Season
• Cultural diversity – join a team of passionate professionals from around the world

Join us and be part of a company that’s redefining hospitality in Saudi Arabia and beyond.