DB Group

Introducción

Railways for the world of tomorrow.

Responsabilidades

We are seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager - Near Middle East (f/m/d) to be located in Jeddah. Our KSA branch will serve as a strategic hub for talent acquisition activities, supporting a diverse portfolio of projects and bids across the Middle East region. DB Engineering & Consulting is currently engaged in key initiatives throughout the Near and Middle East, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Egypt. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping our regional talent strategy and ensuring we attract and secure top-tier expertise for our growing footprint.

Deutsche Bahn’s expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future.

Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire recruitment process end-to-end and take responsibility for the successful placement of complex BID and project vacancies using our applicant tracking system.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and point of contact for hiring managers and other interfaces in all aspects of the operational recruitment process, ensuring alignment with international market requirements and corporate goals.
• Draft targeted job advertisements in close coordination with internal interfaces, screen and shortlist applicants and independently conduct interviews, taking ownership of filling open vacancies with suitable candidates.
• Proactively identify, approach and engage suitable candidates through active sourcing of social networks, ensuring a strong pipeline of qualified talent for current and future hiring needs.
• Ensure an excellent candidate journey by providing timely communication, transparent feedback and a positive interview process that strengthens the employer brand.
• Build, maintain and strategically leverage international talent pools for critical profiles, senior experts and professionals to ensure sustainable staffing needs in regional BID projects and local branches.
• Collaborate closely with International HR in Germany, serving as governance while actively contributing to the implementation of new processes, standards and tools to improve efficiency and quality in recruitment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and recruitment data in the applicant tracking system, enabling reliable reporting and informed hiring decisions.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field
• Several years of professional experience in end-to-end recruitment within an international, project-driven environment and the railway industry, with a proven track record of filling complex roles (e.g., BID, project management and technical positions)
• Collaborative, solution-oriented team player who contributes to shared goals and fosters a positive working atmosphere, paired with a structured and analytical mindset, bringing clarity and precision to complex situations
• Proactive, results-driven and hands-on personality with strong organizational skills, flexibility and resilience to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, while taking ownership and accountability for achieving recruitment goals and filling complex vacancies
• Strong interpersonal skills with empathy and professionalism, able to build trust and act as a reliable advisor
• Internationally minded with high intercultural competence and the ability to adapt smoothly across diverse environments
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities in arabic and english; additional languages such as German are a plus