Charlotte Maltman
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished Talent Acquisition Director with 20 years experience leading multicultural talent teams, recruiting top-tier professionals across Real Estate and Hospitality sectors worldwide.
Proven track record creating high performing talent divisions to succeed in sourcing, attracting, and retaining top talent driving organizational growth and success. Adept at implementing strategic recruitment initiatives tailored to diverse business needs. Consistently exceeding hiring goals and elevating workforce capabilities. Possesses strong leadership skills to inspire and mentor teams, fostering a culture of excellence and best practice.
A results-oriented professional committed to delivering impactful talent solutions aligned with business objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director
RED SEA GLOBAL
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
2021.03 - Current
- Leading department meetings to increase transparency and communications with remote and Riyadh based team of 70.
- Collaborating with marketing and PR departments to craft promotional messages to global target audience
- Fostering positive work cultures with empowering leadership strategies
- Designed and implemented Power BI dashboards to provide stakeholders with comprehensive updates showcasing talent acquisition progress against approved MPP
- Led initiatives on Saudization to ensure the company's progression towards achieving a Saudization target upwards of 40%.
- Played a key role in the recruitment of 5,000 employees across RSG Group in 2024, actively championing diversity initiatives to achieve the company's goal of attaining 25% female representation
- Monitoring and analysis of global talent trends, ensuring our talent strategy outpaces the global competition, setting new standards for excellence
- Negotiating contract and salary agreements with Consultants securing win-win outcomes for both individuals and business.
- Analysing team performance KPI metrics, pinpointing training needs to ensure continuous growth and development of Saudi talent
- Introducing cutting-edge competency-based interview technologies elevating candidate selection, ensuring accurate candidate matching to roles
- Maintaining strong grasp on HR legislation, ensuring regulatory compliance in line with saudi labour law
- Managing global recruitment events aimed at connecting with top-caliber candidates from Europe, MENA and Asia
- Leading a fully integrated remote talent team of 40, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and productivity across disciplines and locations
- Attending global recruitment events showcasing our brand and positioning RSG as an employer of choice
- Developing and executed comprehensive recruitment strategies to build a robust talent pipeline across multiple industries
- Implementing ATS systems, harnessing data analytics and AI to enhance recruitment efficiency and improve time-to-fill metrics by 20%
- Fostering robust partnerships with Group Heads to deliver exceptional service quality
- Conducting market research to refine recruitment strategies in response to talent market changes
- Achieving a 30% reduction in cost per hire through innovative sourcing techniques and streamlined recruitment processes
Successfully negotiating with the supply chain to achieve over 1 million SAR in annual cost savings - Directing large-scale hiring efforts for newly established subsidiaries recruiting over 1,000 candidates annually for each subsidiary
- Spearheading talent acquisition efforts for newly established companies, fostering close collaboration with HR departments to ensure alignment with manpower plans. Executed efficient hiring strategies to swiftly onboard skilled personnel, facilitating the rapid launch of these companies.
Director
CJB SEARCH
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
2017.02 - 2021.03
- Established specialized recruitment venture catering to Saudi real estate sector, in alignment with Saudi 2030 Vision
- Conducted global executive headhunting to secure top-tier talent, dedicated to delivering tailored recruitment solutions for client success
- Led negotiations with major PIF Clients securing favourable terms
- Secured and managed seven client accounts for significant GIGA projects in KSA, delivering exceptional candidates for senior roles within real estate development
- Analysed market trends and generated industry reports for clients, offering insights into global talent movement
- Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance
Regional Manager MENA
ACRWORLD
Dubai , UAE
2013.03 - 2017.02
- Reported to Managing Director, providing strategic insights and guidance on talent acquisition initiatives for Middle East market growth opportunities
- Spearheaded establishment of new office in Dubai, strategically positioning company for expansion and growth in MENA markets
- Drove all aspects of business development activities, including preparation of tenders, RFPs, proposals, client presentations and enhancing company's market position
- Assembled and mentored high-performing team of Consultants, cultivating results-driven work environment
- Achieved outstanding success by securing ten contracts with major clients within first year of operations, demonstrating ability to undertake business development activities and drive business growth
Managing Consultant
Design & Build
Sydney , Australia
2011.11 - 2013.03
- Drove business development initiatives to expand client portfolio and enhance market presence in within NSW and QLD
- Delivered on stretch targets to invoice 350AUD in first year
- Bought on 20 new clients in first 6 months in role
- Conducted client meetings to understand senior-level staffing needs and establish mutually beneficial engagement terms
- Gathered comprehensive job briefs from clients, utilizing tailored advertising strategies to attract top-tier senior candidates
- Skillfully negotiated competitive remuneration packages with candidates, ensuring fair agreements for all parties involved
- Successfully placed candidates in both permanent and temporary positions thorough acute understanding of client needs and candidate capabilities.
Managing Consultant
AndersElite
London , United Kingdom
2009.09 - 2011.11
- Led South East Construction division overseeing both permanent and contract vacancies across construction and commercial roles
- Conducted regular team meetings, KPI reviews, and performance appraisals to foster high performing team and drive individual development
- Provided monthly and quarterly reports on key performance metrics to clients and senior management, offering valuable insights for strategic decision-making
- Reported to Regional Director and MD, ensuring alignment of recruitment efforts with organisational objectives
- Spearheaded new business development efforts to expand market presence and client base
- Negotiated PSL agreements to solidify partnerships ensure continued growth and success of division
- Successfully exceeded previous years billings year on year by 10-20%
- Delivery annual revenues of 500-700kGBP
- Led recruitment campaigns for high profile projects in London including The Shard, London Olympics, CrossRail
Senior Consultant
ACRWORLD
Bristol , United Kingdom
2004.05 - 2009.09
- Led operations for Consulting Engineering divisions covering South West England
- Managed recruitment efforts for both permanent and contract positions, ensuring seamless staffing solutions for clients
- Oversaw contractor base of 60 concurrently, handling all aspects of ongoing management such as timesheets, payroll, and client evaluation
- Supervised dedicated team of 3, fostering collaboration and driving performance to achieve financial objectives
- Orchestrated advertising campaigns for vacant roles, meticulously screened candidates, coordinated interviews, and negotiated competitive salaries
- Took charge of client management and business development activities, leading client meetings and cultivating long lasting client partnerships
- Provided support in Key Account meetings, PSL agreements, tender processes, and fee negotiations, contributing to expansion and success of division
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
University of the West of England
Bristol 09/2001 - 04/2004
Skills
- Global resource planning
- Change management initiatives
- New Company formation talent strategies
- Team leadership and training and development
- Employer branding development
- Data Analytics & data driven strategic planning
- Vendor Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Diversification and inclusion strategies
- Regulatory compliance talent strategies
- Succession planning
- Recruitment software integrations incl: AI, ATS, SucessFactors, SAP, Power BI
- Developing social media strategies for talent attraction
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Achieved significant cost savings
- Reduced time to fill times
- Improved quality of hires
- Improved employee retention rates
Languages
English
Native
Arabic
Beginner
Personal Information
- Dependents: 2
- Date of birth: 05/07/1982
- Nationality: British
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Associate Director
RED SEA GLOBAL
2021.03 - Current
Director
CJB SEARCH
2017.02 - 2021.03
Regional Manager MENA
ACRWORLD
2013.03 - 2017.02
Managing Consultant
Design & Build
2011.11 - 2013.03
Managing Consultant
AndersElite
2009.09 - 2011.11
Senior Consultant
ACRWORLD
2004.05 - 2009.09
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
University of the West of England
09/2001 - 04/2004
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