Director - Talent Acquisition

Qiddiya is entering a critical phase of growth, with multiple new businesses being built from the ground up. We are seeking a high-impact Talent Acquisition Director to lead hiring across our incubation portfolio.

This is a delivery-focused leadership role. You will be expected to operate at both a strategic and execution level—partnering closely with senior stakeholders while remaining actively engaged in hiring.

You will lead recruitment for a portfolio of early-stage OpCos, translating workforce plans into clear, executable hiring strategies and ensuring delivery against ambitious timelines. This includes personally leading complex and senior hires, shaping talent approaches in real time, and maintaining momentum across all roles.

Success in this role requires the ability to combine pace with precision—building high-quality teams quickly, while maintaining discipline, structure, and a consistent hiring standard.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Talent Acquisition with a strong track record of personally delivering senior and business-critical hires
• Experience within high-growth, complex, or newly established environments, ideally supporting business build-outs or incubation models
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a player–coach, balancing leadership responsibility with hands-on execution
• Strong commercial judgment and the ability to translate workforce plans into practical hiring delivery
• Credibility with senior stakeholders, with the ability to challenge, influence, and drive decision-making
• Deep capability in sourcing, engaging, and closing talent across multiple channels, including executive search
• Ability to work at pace while maintaining high standards of quality, governance, and candidate experience
• Clear bias for action, ownership, and outcomes