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Hessa AlSuqair

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Associate Manager with over 8 years of experience in end-to-end recruitment, workforce planning, and talent management within the power and energy sectors. Proven track record in leading large-scale hiring projects, enhancing employer branding, and driving HR initiatives that align with organizational goals. Adept at fostering strong partnerships with business leaders to support talent strategies and organizational development.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Talent Acquisition Associate Manager

ACWA Power
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
04.2025 - 05.2025

• Leading recruitment strategy for 37+ ongoing projects, all KSA Project companies related to construction and assets across multiple technologies (PV, RO, Wind, Power, Steam, CCGT), ensuring alignment with the project company’s manpower plan and Saudization goals.
• Designed and implemented a high-volume sourcing strategy that reduced time-to-fill for technical positions by 30%.
• Acted as interim Talent Acquisition Director, covering leadership gaps and ensuring continuity across all project hiring activities.
• Partnering with business heads to forecast hiring needs and develop workforce planning reports that support long-term talent strategy.
• Developed a centralized candidate pipeline for niche roles, improving candidate quality and interview-to-offer ratio.
• Ensured compliance with internal policies and labor regulations, including documentation, salary benchmarking, and offer issuance.

Talent Acquisition Senior Supervisor

ACWA Power
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Led sourcing and screening efforts for engineering and project functions, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and cultural fit.
  • Reduced candidate drop-off rate during the hiring process by 25% through stronger engagement and candidate communication.
  • Created detailed candidate reports for hiring managers, increasing shortlist approval rate to 90%.
  • Administered technical and psychometric testing processes, ensuring objective assessment and data-backed decision-making.
  • Managed the full offer process: compensation discussions, approvals, and final negotiation – with 100% offer acceptance rate during the period.
  • Worked closely with onboarding and People Operations to streamline handover and improve the candidate experience.

HR Generalist

ACWA Power
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2023 - 08.2024

• Handled the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to exit, for corporate and project-based teams.
• Processed monthly payroll and promotions accurately using Oracle SAP Sucess Factor, ensuring zero compliance issues.
• Managed employee benefits programs including housing, medical, and transportation, improving employee satisfaction scores by 15%.
• Developed and presented HR dashboards to track Saudization, turnover, and diversity metrics.
• Conducted exit interviews and identified trends leading to improved retention strategies for key departments.
• Acted as a key HR liaison for compliance audits, documentation, and employee relations cases.

Recruitment Officer

Ministry of Interior
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2020 - 08.2023
  • Handled candidate screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
  • Maintained accurate employee records and participated in job fairs.
  • Ensured compliance with employment regulations and reference checks.

Recruitment Specialist

AlJeel Medical Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
03.2019 - 01.2020
  • Managed full recruitment cycle including agency coordination.
  • Registered new hires in MenaITech system.
  • Reported recruitment KPIs to leadership.

HR Officer

Sony
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2016 - 06.2017
  • Managed employee records and supported promotions and Saudization.
  • Worked on SAP to manage staff data and organizational movements.
  • Translated HR policies and led internal HR communications.

Education

B.A. - English Language and Translation

Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
/2010 - /2016

English Language Diploma - English Language

University of British Columbia
Vancouver/ Canada
/2012 - /2013

Skills

  • Talent Acquisition & Management
  • Workforce Planning & Succession Planning
  • Employer Branding
  • HR Business Partnering
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Engagement & Relations
  • (Oracle, SAP SF) Proficiency
  • Change Management
  • Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
  • Strategic HR Consulting

Languages

Arabic
English

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Associate Manager

ACWA Power
04.2025 - 05.2025

Talent Acquisition Senior Supervisor

ACWA Power
09.2024 - 03.2025

HR Generalist

ACWA Power
09.2023 - 08.2024

Recruitment Officer

Ministry of Interior
01.2020 - 08.2023

Recruitment Specialist

AlJeel Medical Company
03.2019 - 01.2020

HR Officer

Sony
10.2016 - 06.2017

B.A. - English Language and Translation

Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
/2010 - /2016

English Language Diploma - English Language

University of British Columbia
/2012 - /2013
Hessa AlSuqair