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Rakan Alrafaa, CIPD5

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Talent Acquisition leader with a proven track record of identifying and securing top talent. Adept at building and optimizing recruitment strategies, fostering strong talent pipelines, and driving hiring excellence. Skilled in leveraging diverse sourcing channels and networking platforms to attract high-caliber candidates. Thrives in leadership roles, guiding hiring teams, streamlining processes, and ensuring alignment with business goals. Self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to shaping high-performing recruitment functions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

KPMG
Riyadh
06.2024 - Current


  • Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Collaborate with Business Partners to implement a robust talent acquisition strategy, supporting key strategic goals.
  • Led the transition of the technology entity from KPMG PS to KPMG BS.
  • Conduct structured interviews to evaluate candidate skills, experience, and cultural fit.
  • Leverage SAP systems and applicant tracking systems (ATS) to optimize recruitment processes, track candidate data, and enhance efficiency.
  • Played a key role in the 2024 Hamaat Graduate Development Program, successfully hiring 300 fresh graduates within three months.
  • Analyze recruitment metrics and data for technical positions, providing insights to enhance processes and support data-driven decision-making.
  • Promote inclusion and diversity best practices to eliminate hiring biases and build a diverse talent pipeline.
  • Expand sourcing strategies through specialized job boards, networking events, online forums, conferences, and social networks.
  • Ensure compliance with fair hiring practices and relevant labor regulations.

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Maharah Human Resources
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Manage full-cycle recruitment for both technical and non-technical roles.
  • Review CVs and credentials to assess skills, experience, and qualifications in alignment with position requirements.
  • Partner with hiring managers across various business functions to understand and prioritize job openings.
  • Conduct preliminary phone screenings to evaluate candidates' interest, location preferences, salary expectations, and career aspirations.
  • Oversee interview processes, manage feedback, and support hiring managers in making selection decisions.
  • Build and maintain credibility and expertise by developing a deep understanding of diverse job roles across the organization.
  • Drive process and procedure automation in talent acquisition to align with department needs and market evolution.
  • Collaborate closely with department leadership to update and define KPIs, ensuring alignment with the department’s vision and strategic goals.

HR Business Partner Specialist

Patchi
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • Played a key role in overseeing the HR aspects of the Patch Cafe launch, the company's largest project in late 2020, successfully hiring over 600 employees within 60 days.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with recruitment agencies inside and outside Saudi Arabia, identifying the best talent sources in coordination with department managers.
  • Conducted interviews, negotiated offers, and provided hiring recommendations to managers.
  • Prepared job offers and contracts, securing necessary approvals before submission to new hires.
  • Mentored new employees during their probationary period, ensuring a smooth transition and optimal performance.
  • Handled GOSI, Muqeem, and Ministry of Labor compliance processes.
  • Reviewed and continuously enhanced internal HR processes for efficiency.
  • Managed recurring HR operations, including employee requests, warnings, terminations, and general inquiries.

HR Business Partner Officer

Patchi
Riyadh
10.2019 - 02.2021
  • Posting positions through recruitment channels.
  • Interview potential new recruits, negotiate with candidates and provide recommendations to the hiring managers
  • Prepare employee job offers and contracts and send to Admin Director in order to obtain his approval then submit to new hires.
  • Follow up with new employees in their probationary period and act as a mentor so they can get the best for this period.
  • Handling everything related to GOSI , Muqeem and Ministry for labour
  • Managed recurring HR processes such as requests , warnings , terminations and General questions.

HR Officer

Muhammed Sulaiman AL-khuziem EST
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
04.2018 - 09.2019
  • Posted job positions across various recruitment channels to attract top talent.
  • Managed recruitment processes and contract drafting for new hires.
  • Oversaw and monitored payroll processing to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Organized new employee orientation schedules to facilitate smooth onboarding.
  • Managed monthly salary adjustments, contract renewals, and promotions.
  • Administered medical insurance processes, ensuring employee coverage and issue resolution.
  • Created and processed personnel action forms for new hires, terminations, and title changes.
  • Vacations
  • GOSI
  • Absher / Muqeem
  • Everything related to Labour Office

HR coordinator

Al Foadia Group
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2017 - 03.2018

Education

Bachelor Degree in English Language -

King Saud University

Skills

  • Microsoft office
  • Leadership skills and team work
  • Talent management and recruitment
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Time Management
  • LinkedIn headhunting

Certification

  • Human Resources Specialist - 2018 (26 Hours)
  • GOSI - 2019 (10 Hours)
  • Get the right candidate - 2020 online course (12 hours)
  • Interviews based on competency - 2022 (25 Hours)
  • CIPD Level 5 (2025)

Timeline

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

KPMG
06.2024 - Current

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Maharah Human Resources
09.2022 - 05.2024

HR Business Partner Specialist

Patchi
02.2021 - 09.2022

HR Business Partner Officer

Patchi
10.2019 - 02.2021

HR Officer

Muhammed Sulaiman AL-khuziem EST
04.2018 - 09.2019

HR coordinator

Al Foadia Group
10.2017 - 03.2018

Bachelor Degree in English Language -

King Saud University

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