Talent Recruiter

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About the Role Emerson is seeking a Talent Recruiter to manage end-to-end recruitment activities across the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region. This full-time role, based in Saudi Arabia, involves partnering with hiring managers and HR colleagues to attract and hire talent, contributing to the company's growth. The Talent Recruiter will leverage various sourcing strategies and recruiting technologies to ensure a positive candidate experience and build strong talent pipelines. Key Responsibilities Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions across MEA, ensuring an efficient and positive hiring experience. Source and engage prospective candidates using Oracle Recruiting Cloud, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and other channels. Partner with hiring managers to understand job requirements and align recruitment strategies with business needs. Conduct candidate screening, interviews, and assessments using structured and objective selection methods. Maintain talent pipelines and candidate communities for recurring and critical positions. Provide timely communication and updates to candidates, hiring managers, and HR stakeholders throughout the recruitment process. Support inclusion, localization, and workforce planning initiatives across the region. Utilize recruitment metrics and market intelligence to improve hiring effectiveness and decision-making. Represent Emerson at career fairs, university events, and employer branding initiatives. Ensure compliance with local employment regulations, company policies, and recruitment best practices. Support internship, graduate, and early-career hiring programs as required. Adhere to Emerson Health & Safety standards. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate adapts communication to effectively engage with diverse audiences and build productive relationships. This role requires managing competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Candidates should proactively identify solutions to challenges and remain effective in changing environments, collaborating openly with others to foster trust and contribute to shared goals. Qualifications and Experience 5-10 years of experience in recruitment. Experience using Oracle Recruiting Cloud or similar applicant tracking systems is preferred. Familiarity with localization initiatives such as Saudization, Emiratization, or other regional workforce programs is preferred. Experience recruiting across multiple countries within MEA is preferred. Exposure to employer branding, campus recruitment, or graduate hiring programs is preferred. Work Environment and Culture Emerson fosters an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives. The company is committed to ongoing career development, providing support through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities. Emerson prioritizes employee wellbeing, offering flexible and competitive benefits plans that address physical, mental, financial, and social needs, including medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, and paid parental leave. Career Development Emerson's training programs focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. A wide range of development opportunities are provided, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.