We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Overseas Recruitment Specialist to manage and coordinate international recruitment activities. This role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end process of hiring overseas candidates, liaising with recruitment agencies, handling documentation, ensuring compliance with governmental regulations, and facilitating the smooth deployment and arrival of candidates. The position plays a vital role in supporting the manpower requirements of facility management operations across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Accountabilities
- Identify, contact, and manage overseas recruitment agencies for sourcing blue-collar manpower.
- Prepare and attest Demand Letters , ensure timely embassy submissions, and handle payment processes in coordination with finance.
- Prepare all required documents and requirements for overseas agencies once the selection of agency is approved by HR management and business unit management.
- Negotiate terms and agreements with overseas recruitment agencies to ensure cost-effective hiring .
- Provide salary quotations to Sales and Business Development teams upon request.
- Conduct initial screening and review of CVs received from agencies and provide a shortlisted pool of candidates to the respective business units for confirmation.
- Arrange and coordinate interviews between hiring managers / business units and overseas agencies .
- Liaise with overseas recruitment agencies for candidate selection, verification of documents, and ensuring all requirements are met for smooth onboarding.
- Follow up on all post-selection processes including visa processing, medical tests, travel arrangements, and mobilization of selected candidates .
- Coordinate visaand document attestation (COC & MOFA) for employment agreements.
- Maintain an updated recruitment tracker to monitor requisitions, candidate status, and mobilization progress.
- Prepare regular reports on agency performance, hiring status, and mobilization timelines for management review.
- Support HR and management in workforce planning and supply of manpower for new contracts and expansions.
E-Wakala & Delegation Management
Managing the Visa inventory and E-Wakala authorization.Delegate E-Wakala to authorized agencies based on project requirements.Ensure accurate data entry for agency name, license number, city, and country during delegation.Coordinate with Government Relations (GR) for ratification of E-Wakala.Candidate Deployment
Follow up with recruitment agencies on the progress and deployment of selected or referred candidates.Maintain accurate records of visa blocks and E-Wakala delegations.Arrange tickets where applicable by requesting quotations, obtaining approvals, and issuing tickets.Share flight details and required documents with the agency.Send arrival notification to HRBP, Onboarding, hiring manager, Business Unit and all related parties / departments.Skills and Experience Required
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.Minimum 3 years of experience in overseas recruitment. preferably within facility management, construction, or manpower supply companies.Strong communication skills in both English and Arabic.Established network of overseas agencies in key labor-supplying countries (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Philippines, etc.).Understanding internal hiring operations.Strong understanding the visa Processing.Familiarity with visa processing, COC & MOFA procedures, and Muqeem portal.Strong understanding of Blue Collar and White-Collar recruitment dynamics.Experience coordinating with overseas recruitment agencies.Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Ability to manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously.Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Human Resources, Management, and AdministrativeIndustries
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