Waad Education is a specialized educational company in Jeddah, that encompasses three schools: Dar Al Dhikr, Waad Academy, and Bloom Schools. Our mission is to employ top-tier educational solutions to foster a dynamic society where children thrive and parents and educators excel in delivering excellence. We are committed to nurturing the heart, mind, and body of each student, promoting leadership, informed curiosity, and holistic development.

We are currently looking for a Talent Acquisition & OD Specialist to join our HR team and support our growing talent needs. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in attracting, assessing, and hiring top talent to support our educational mission

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Prepare and update job descriptions in coordination with different departments
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Fluency in Arabic and English
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition and OD
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Experience in hiring educational staff is a plus
• Exposure to HR/OD initiatives is a plus
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools is a plus.