Abdullah Sawan, Talent Acquisition Specialist

Abdullah Sawan

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Mohammed M. Alrashid for Trading and Contracting

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh - Al-Naseem
Education
Bachelor's degree, Translation
Experience
18 years, 2 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :18 years, 2 months

Talent Acquisition Specialist at Mohammed M. Alrashid for Trading and Contracting
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • November 2015 to July 2023

• Partnered with hiring managers to determine job requirements, create job descriptions, and discuss candidate qualifications needed. Filled over 200 roles annually across multiple business functions.
• Sourced promising candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and professional networks. Increased referral program participation by 15% through targeted awareness campaigns.
• Screened applicants by reviewing resumes, conducting phone/video interviews, and administering pre-employment tests.
• Interviewed top applicants in person and coordinated interviews with hiring managers to assess fit.
• Drove the full interview and selection process.
• Made job offers to suitable candidates after negotiating compensation packages.
• Guided chosen candidates through the onboarding process in collaboration with other departments. Improved new hire retention by 10% through enhanced onboarding.
• Maintained accurate candidate records and supplied regular recruitment reports to management. Provided weekly metrics reports to the leadership team tracking KPIs.
• Continuously refined strategies to attract and retain top talent. Launched targeted social media campaigns that increased follower base by 30%.
• Partnered with HR department to ensure recruitment and selection processes complied with labor laws and regulations.
• Coordinated with HR team on background check requirements, offer letter templates, and new hire paperwork.
• Collaborated with HR managers to identify workforce gaps and design effective recruitment strategies. Partnered to develop a 5-year talent acquisition strategic plan. Analyzed HR metrics such as time-to-fill, cost per hire, and turnover rate to refine recruitment funnel.
• Participated in HR initiatives like enhancing employer brand, diversity programs, and succession planning. Led revamp of careers site highlighting employee value proposition. Consulted with HR to obtain approval for job requisitions and offers. Aligned on compensation framework.
• Maintained strong working relationship with HR colleagues to enable a seamless recruitment workflow.
• Leveraged HR systems and databases for applicant tracking, reporting, and record keeping.
• Stayed current on HR compliance, employment regulations, and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Provided HR team with recruitment status updates, metrics reports, and other insights.

HR and Recruitment Specialist at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2011 to September 2015

• Implement overall recruiting strategy.
• Developed and implemented overall recruiting strategy.
• Wrote and posted job descriptions on career websites.
• Maintained job descriptions.
• Sourced candidates using databases and social media.
• Evaluated and screened resumes and cover letters.
• Conducted phone, Skype, and/or in-person interviews.
• Provided a shortlist of qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Contacted new employees and prepared onboarding sessions.
• Prepared new hire paperwork, ensuring legislation requirements were met.
• Maintained a complete record of interviews and new hires.
• Maintained personnel files and e-files in compliance with legal requirements.
• Prepared any requested letters by employees.
• Handled employee complaints and compliance issues.
• Prepared employee contracts, ensuring organization compliance.
• Supported HR communication for various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.
• Stayed up-to-date and complied with changes in labor legislation.
• Coordinated with Finance for external invoices approvals.
• Was responsible for HR events, employee engagement activities, and social activities.
• Supported management meetings with documentation and meeting scheduling.
• Managed training coordination and administration (locations, catering, printing material if needed, attendance management, invoices, evaluations, certificates, and local reports).
• Provided support and expertise to the HR Operations team on GOSI and other Saudi labor laws, policies, and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Translation
  • at Faculty of Arts and humanities science
  • August 2008

the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Science with a major in Translation provides a comprehensive and rigorous education in the theory and practice of translation. It prepares students to become skilled translators, equipped with a deep understanding of languages, cultures, and the art of conveying meaning across linguistic boundaries. The faculty fosters a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment, enabling students to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the diverse and dynamic field of translation

Diploma, Travel &Tourism
  • at Damascus Travel and Tourism Institute
  • June 1992

علوم سياحية تتضمن الادارة الفندقية و ادارة المكاتب السياحيه و الدلالة السياحيه

Specialties & Skills

Interviewing
Sourcing
Recruitment
Communications
Team Player
Communication
Computer
Interpersonal
Emotional Intelligence
Translation
customers care
Training Recruitment
Recruiting
Talent Acquisition
Active & Passive Recruiting
| Interviewing & Screening
Sourcing

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

Syrian International Freight Forwarding Association( SIFA)
  • Training Team
  • July 2009