Job description
Role Overview
Talent Acquisition & OD Specialist at Waad Education, located in Jeddah.
Company Overview
Waad Education is a specialized educational company encompassing three schools: Dar Al Dhikr, Waad Academy, and Bloom Schools. The organization's mission is to employ top-tier educational solutions to foster a dynamic society where children thrive and parents and educators excel in delivering excellence. Waad Education is committed to nurturing the heart, mind, and body of each student, promoting leadership, informed curiosity, and holistic development.
Role Purpose
The Talent Acquisition & OD Specialist will play a critical role in attracting, assessing, and hiring top talent to support the educational mission while contributing to organizational development and people management initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Manage the full recruitment cycle from job posting, screening, interviewing, to onboarding.
- Proactively source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and other talent channels.
- Conduct initial interviews and coordinate with hiring managers.
- Prepare and update job descriptions in coordination with different departments.
- Ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Maintain accurate recruitment records and prepare reports to track hiring metrics and process effectiveness.
Organizational Development & People Management
- Contribute to reviewing and improving the organizational structure based on business needs.
- Support performance management processes and ensure completion of evaluations linked to training and development.
- Support the development and updating of HR policies and procedures.
- Analyze training needs, develop training plans, and follow up on implementation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition and OD.
- Fluency in Arabic and English.
- Experience in hiring educational staff is a plus.
- Exposure to HR/OD initiatives is a plus.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools is a plus.