Recruiter

Are you ready for a Game-Changing Career Experience?

Join us in shaping the future of esports and gaming! If you're ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, we want to hear from you.

At EFG (ESL FACEIT Group), we create worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become a community. We pride ourselves in having a corporate social responsibility: "IT’S NOT GG UNTIL IT’S GG FOR ALL”. Our passion, craft, and DNA are aligned to create and shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events, and holistic ecosystems through our millions of players, fans, and heroes, as well as through our people and culture.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Recruiter to help build and shape our team in Saudi Arabia. As we expand our presence in the market, this role will be pivotal in identifying and attracting top talent to support our growth. You will play a critical role in sourcing, recruiting, and building out key positions across the organization. Collaborating closely with hiring managers and HR partners, you will help identify the best candidates to drive our success in KSA. This position offers a unique opportunity to have a direct impact on our team's development and to contribute significantly to the establishment of a strong, diverse workforce in the region.

The ideal candidate will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the ability to work out of our office 4 days a week. 

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the complete recruitment process for open positions, including job requisition, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers. Ensure all aspects of the recruitment process are executed efficiently and with the highest level of professionalism.
• Collaboration with Hiring Managers: Develop strong, ongoing relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners to gain a deep understanding of the team's hiring needs, objectives, and organizational culture. Provide guidance and strategic input into the hiring process.
• Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development: Proactively source candidates through multiple channels, including online job boards, social media, professional networking platforms (e.g., LinkedIn), employee referrals, and other creative channels. Focus on attracting diverse, passive candidates, and build strong talent pipelines for critical roles, especially those that are hard to fill.
• Screening & Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive candidate screening, including reviewing resumes, conducting phone and in-person interviews, and assessing applicants' qualifications, skills, experience, and cultural fit with the organization.
• Offer Process & Negotiation: Lead the offer stage, ensuring a smooth process from salary recommendations and negotiations to the final offer. Provide insights and support to candidates throughout the process, maintaining a high level of engagement and professionalism.
• Continuous Process Improvement: Regularly evaluate and optimize the recruitment process, utilizing feedback, data, and industry best practices to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance the candidate experience.
• Applicant Tracking & Reporting: Utilize our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage candidate data, ensure proper documentation, and track the status of each candidate throughout the process. Maintain accurate records, including data entry, candidate feedback, and dispositioning.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Support the organization's diversity initiatives by actively engaging in recruitment efforts to attract a diverse range of candidates, ensuring our recruitment practices are inclusive and equitable.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Maintain clear and professional communication with hiring managers, candidates, and internal stakeholders at all stages of the hiring process. Provide timely updates on recruitment progress and collaborate effectively with HR and hiring teams.

What You Need:

• Proven Experience: Extensive hands-on experience in full-cycle recruitment and sourcing, with a strong track record of successfully filling roles across various functions and industries. Prior experience in the gaming, esports, live events, or entertainment industries is highly preferred.
• International Recruitment Experience: Previous experience working with global teams and recruiting for international roles is a strong advantage.
• Applicant Tracking Systems: Familiarity with various ATS platforms. Experience using Workable or Greenhouse or similar systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of Recruiting Practices: Strong understanding of recruitment concepts, tools, and techniques, with a demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Must be able to communicate effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and peers.
• Strong Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to handle salary negotiations and other key aspects of the offer process, ensuring win-win outcomes for both the candidate and the organization.
• Problem-Solving & Organizational Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and stay organized.
• Adaptability & Change Management: Experience in managing change, being adaptable to evolving priorities, and applying problem-solving skills in various recruitment situations.
• Cultural Fit: A passion for working with diverse teams, and an understanding of how to recruit for organizational culture and values.

If you're an ambitious, strategic, and results-driven recruiter with a passion for talent acquisition, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of an exciting journey to shape the future of our organization!

Firmly rooted in our values, EFG is an affirmative action employer that celebrates being an equal-opportunity workplace. Our unwavering commitment to fair employment extends to all individuals, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, or Veteran status.