S au d i Ar a b ia L o c al R ec ru it m en t

Talent Acquisition Done Right

Engaged Recruitment Solid Induction Government Agencies Social Media

Strong, effective model for
the recruitment process
involving all stakeholders at
all levels
Non-traditional Induction
Program delivered as an
intensive, week-long training
Work closely with the Saudi
Human Resources
Development Fund (HRDF),
TAQAT, and Hadaf
Effective utilization of Social
Media channels (Instagram,
Twitter, Facebook, etc.), and
specialized recruitment
websites (LinkedIn, etc.)
Talent Acquisition Model

1. Identify who should be recruited

2. Plan for reaching targeted individuals
3. Determine the best timing for recruitment
4. Design a recruitment message
5. Plan an organizational site visit
6. Evaluate past recruitment efforts
7. Manage the entire recruitment operation
 Talent Attraction Programs

To attract the right talent – with focus on Millennials and high sensitivity to the
applicant’s perspective - several programs and messages have to be
designed for and conveyed to potential recruits.

Enter Job Market Population Female Participation Male Participation

Each Year Under 20 Rate Q2 2019 Rate Q2 2019

100,000 60% 23.2 66

 Open Day Events

Design attractive open day events at various universities, such as Princess Nourah Bint Abdul
Rahman University, King Abdul Aziz University, Effat University, and others.
 Clear Career Paths

Work closely with the Human Capital Management department to ensure that career paths are
well established and that employees are actively put on the career track of their choice.
 Professional Growth Training

“Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat them well enough so they don’t want to”

~ Sir Richard Branson

Design a variety of learning opportunities, including access to exclusive classes and

accelerated professional growth and management training programs for graduates who strive to
fast track from entry-level positions to managerial levels.
 Engaged Leadership

Plan one-on-one, quarterly feedback sessions for every employee and their immediate superior
to ensure the employees know where they stand.
 Employee Wellness Program

Design a program to provide employee assistance, access to wellness centers and gyms, or
any other initiatives that assist employees in managing their physical and psychological state of
wellbeing and creating a better work‒life balance.
 Employee Discounts

Design a program to provide significant employees discounts at a variety of attractive

commercial enterprises, such as nurseries, beach resorts, quality beauty & medical centers, diet
centers, fashion outlets, popular cafés, tickets to events organized by the General Authority for
Entertainment and others.
 Exciting Team-Building Activities

Plan quarterly group events that take place during office hours, such as beach activities, a
group cooking class, an escape room, social contribution activities, and so on.
 Flexible Office Hours

Work with various stakeholders to offer flexible working hours to employees ranging from 8 AM
to 8 PM with required office hours, from noon to 2 PM.
Q&A