Sr. Talent Sourcing Partner (Contract) - KSA

Hiring Troops is on a mission to protect Saudi founders and teams from the risks of bad hires and endless Talent Acquisition. We help startups build strong teams locally and remotely, achieving 90% employee retention and saving up to 40% in hiring costs. Our dedicated Talent Partners fully integrate with your team, handling hiring from strategy to onboarding while providing market insights. With Hiring Troops, your team is protected, and your growth is secured.

Our Team

At Hiring Troops, our team is driven by a shared passion to empower Saudi founders and their teams to focus on what truly matters, building their vision. We become your trusted partners, fully immersed in your mission, committed to delivering exceptional talent that fuels your growth. With deep market knowledge and a proactive approach, we don't just fill roles, we build lasting teams that thrive. Together, we transform the hiring journey into a strategic advantage, saving your time, reducing risks, and unlocking your company's full potential. Join us, and lets shape the future of talent acquisition with purpose and impact.

Our core values & Principles

• Compassion Amidst Struggle We support each other with empathy, creating space for vulnerability.
• Empowering Growth We believe in everyone's strength and learn by validating experiences.
• Foundation of Trust We build trust and safety through active, non-judgmental listening.
• Resilience through setbacks We embrace failures as lessons toward wisdom and freedom.
• Dedication to our Customers We empower customers with compassionate service and support.

Job Summary

Were looking for a Senior Talent Sourcing Partner to join our team on a flexible, contract basis. In this role, you will focus purely on sourcing top-tier candidates for our clients in Saudi Arabia across tech, fintech, edtech, and other emerging sectors. You'll leverage your deep network, market knowledge, and sourcing tools to identify and engage high-caliber talent.

What will you be doing?

• Source tech/ non-tech candidates for niche and senior roles in Saudi startups and scaleups.
• Maintain and leverage a strong candidate network in Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
• Use advanced sourcing tools and subscriptions (LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, niche job boards, etc.) effectively.
• Understand market compensation, hiring trends, and Saudi government initiatives impacting hiring.
• Provide insight on candidate pipelines, market availability, and trends.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment on role requirements and expectations.

You're a perfect match if you have

• 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition, headhunting, or recruitment (Tech/ Not-tech).
• Deep understanding of the Saudi tech, fintech, and edtech ecosystem.
• Strong sourcing skills and access to professional subscriptions and networks.
• Knowledge of salary schemes, niche roles, and startup hiring practices.
• Familiarity with Saudi government hiring initiatives and regulations.
• Excellent communication in English.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and comfortable working remotely.
• Flexible approach to shifting hiring priorities in dynamic startup environments.

Bonus / Optional (Nice to Have)

• Existing relationships with candidates or leaders in the Saudi market.
• Previous experience with embedded recruitment models or consultancy.
• Exposure to HR tech or SaaS products.