Talent Acquisition Specialist, KSA Office

Job Description

ITP Media Group   is the Middle East’s leading content creation and publishing house, producing over 80 brands across digital, print, events, and social, including Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, Esquire Middle East, and Time Out Dubai. We operate at pace, delivering market-leading content and commercial results across the GCC, India, UK, and US markets.

We’re looking for a Junior Talent Acquisition Associate / Specialist to join our growing team in Saudi Arabia. Reporting directly to the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, you’ll support the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for our KSA roles. This is more than just administrative support you will own key parts of the hiring process to ensure smooth operations and a positive candidate experience.

In this role, your focus will be on executing core recruitment activities with accuracy, agility, and professionalism in a fast-moving environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct first-round phone or video screening interviews for junior to mid-level roles, assessing candidate fit and qualifications
• Source candidates proactively on LinkedIn and other platforms based on defined search criteria
• Post job descriptions across internal and external channels, including job boards and careers pages, ensuring timely and accurate publication
• Review inbound applications daily, identifying and flagging strong candidates aligned with role requirements
• Manage interview scheduling, candidate reschedules, and follow-up communications to maintain a positive candidate experience
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data, statuses, and notes within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Track and consolidate interview feedback, proactively following up with hiring managers to keep the process moving efficiently
• Assist with administrative tasks related to recruitment, such as coordinating reference and background checks
• Participate in weekly working sessions with the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to review assigned roles, prioritise tasks, and resolve recruitment challenges
• Follow up on ad hoc coordination tasks and requests emerging from meetings or recruitment needs
• Support recruitment events, hiring drives, and candidate pipe-lining campaigns, contributing to employer branding and talent outreach efforts
• Conduct research on market trends and role-specific talent pools to inform sourcing strategies
• Assist in planning and preparation for recruitment drives, university engagement events, career fairs, and diversity sourcing initiatives

Personal attributes and essential skills

The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of executional excellence and interpersonal maturity. We’re looking for someone who demonstrates :

Experience / Qualifications