Talent Acquisition Manager – Events

Talent Acquisition Manager – EventsLocation: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Company: HwadiHwadi is a leading company delivering large-scale live experiences, cultural projects, sports events, exhibitions and brand activations across Saudi Arabia. We operate under an Advise – Build – Operate model, combining creativity, innovation and operational excellence to bring world-class events to life.We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager with strong experience in the events and live entertainment industry, capable of managing both permanent recruitment and large pools of freelancers to support fast-paced project needs.Key Responsibilities• Lead full-cycle recruitment for event roles across production, creative, operations, logistics and technical. • Build, maintain and expand a high-quality talent pipeline and database of event professionals. • Hire both permanent staff and freelance/contract-based talent for project-specific needs. • Partner with producers and project managers to forecast talent requirements for upcoming events. • Manage sourcing, interviews, selection, negotiations and onboarding. • Oversee ATS/CRM systems and ensure effective talent tracking. • Strengthen Hwadi’s employer brand within the events industry. • Conduct post-project evaluations to improve pipeline quality.Qualifications• 6–10 years of experience in talent acquisition. • Minimum 3–5 years in events, live entertainment or production. • Strong network of event professionals (local and international). • Experience managing high-volume databases and hiring freelancers. • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. • Proficient with ATS, CRM and recruitment analytics.What We Offer• A dynamic, creative environment within one of Saudi Arabia’s leading events groups. • The opportunity to shape the talent backbone behind major national events. • Competitive compensation package.How to ApplyIf you’re interested, please submit your CV through LinkedIn or email it directly to:H.pritzke@hwadi.com