Senior Specialist Talent Acquisition

Reporting to : Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

Job Purpose : As a Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition, you’ll play a key role in scaling Esports World Cup Foundation’s world-class teams across multiple verticals - from esports and live events to strategy, partnerships, and corporate functions. You will manage end-to-end recruitment processes, act as an advisor to hiring managers, and ensure a world-class candidate experience that reflects EWCF’s values and ambition. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth, international environment and who can balance strategic hiring with hands-on execution.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end recruitment for assigned business areas - from job brief, scheduling to offer stage - ensuring speed, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Partner with hiring managers and leadership to define hiring needs, develop attraction strategies, and provide market insights.

Build and maintain strong talent pipelines, proactively engaging candidates across esports, gaming, events, and corporate sectors.

Conduct interviews and assessments that evaluate both technical and cultural fit.

Manage candidate experience throughout the hiring process, ensuring transparent and timely communication.

Draft, review, and continuously improve job descriptions to ensure clarity, inclusiveness, and alignment with EWCF’s structure, tone, and employer brand.

Utilize data and metrics to track recruitment performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend process improvements.

Collaborate with the People & Culture team to ensure alignment on workforce planning, Saudization goals, and internal mobility.

Support employer branding initiatives, including job postings, events, and social media campaigns.

Maintain accurate and compliant records in the ATS (applicant tracking system) and support reporting needs.

Assist in the development and continuous improvement of recruitment processes, templates, and guidelines.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

5+ years of proven experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in fast-scaling organizations and multinational environments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, sourcing techniques, and talent market dynamics (local & international).

Strong familiarity with the Saudi labor market, including Saudization requirements and visa processes, is a strong plus.

Hands-on experience with ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Workable, or similar) and various recruitment tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, CRM systems, etc.).

Proficient in Boolean search and advanced sourcing strategies across multiple channels.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple roles and stakeholders in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

Fluent in English and Arabic.

Relocation support

Competitive compensation

Housing allowance

VIP medical insurance

Opportunity to work on a new exciting project with a group of passionate professionals. You will get the freedom to excel and make a real impact

Diversity disclaimer

Our mission is to build a diverse organization where our members, regardless of background or identity, have a sense of belonging. We genuinely believe that thanks to creating a collaborative environment where different perspectives are valued, we can achieve more. Together, we want to reshape the boundaries of what is achievable in the esports domain.

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