Summary
Four Seasons is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist for the pre-opening team at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Red Sea. The role manages recruitment across departments, partners with department heads, assesses candidates, and coordinates sourcing campaigns, offers, background checks, and onboarding. Applicants should have 2–3 years of supervisory experience in talent acquisition or recruitment; luxury hospitality and pre-opening experience are advantageous. Workday experience is an advantage, and fluent English is required. This is a full-time role in Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, open to local candidates, with the posting specifically seeking Saudi nationals.
The posting
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About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Soon to be one of the region’s foremost luxury beachside destinations, The Red Sea will comprise of the idyllic natural islands and lagoons across 200 kms of coastline along the western coast of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between the cities of Umluj and Al Wajh. The new Four Seasons Resort will be located on Shura Island, the hub of the development and home to a yacht marina, leisure and lifestyle facilities, retail offerings, 18-hole golf course and more. The Red Sea destination is being built with sustainable practices and tourism at its core, with the masterplan being informed by an impressive marine spatial planning simulation to model the environmental impact of development and operations to minimize over-tourism while providing guests with an exceptional travel and lifestyle experience. The destination will also rely on renewable energy and will only develop a small portion of the islands with expansive dedicated conservation zones. The new Four Seasons Resort will offer approximately 149 rooms and suites, all with uninterrupted views over white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. The property will also feature six restaurant and lounge outlets, meeting and events spaces, a marine discovery centre, Kids for All Seasons space and much more. Whether looking for rest and relaxation or sport and water activities, there will be something for everyone, including a full-service spa with a hammam, tennis courts, three outdoor pools with cabanas, and two separate beaches for families and adults perfect for soaking in the sun or diving down to explore the coral reefs.
About Four Seasons Resort and Residences Red Sea at Shura Island:
Join the team at Four Seasons Red Sea Shura Island, where our purpose is to create extraordinary guest experiences through genuine care, warm hospitality, and exceptional service. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the most talented professionals in the industry to deliver the legendary Four Seasons service.
About the Role:
Join the pre-opening team of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Red Sea, a landmark destination on the Saudi coast. As Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a key role in attracting, selecting, and hiring top talent to support the successful opening and ongoing operation of the resort. Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you will oversee recruitment activities while ensuring alignment with Four Seasons’ culture, service philosophy, and brand standards.
What You Will Do:
- Supervise and manage end-to-end recruitment activities across multiple departments.
- Partner closely with department heads to understand staffing needs, job requirements, and hiring timelines.
- Screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure the right cultural and technical fit.
- Coordinate recruitment campaigns, job fairs, and sourcing initiatives locally and internationally.
- Ensure all job postings, candidate tracking, and hiring processes are managed through Workday (WD).
- Maintain accurate recruitment reports, hiring metrics, and compliance documentation.
- Support pre-employment processes including offers, background checks, and onboarding coordination.
- Promote Four Seasons as an employer of choice and deliver a positive candidate experience.
What You Bring:
- Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably within luxury hospitality.
- Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, interviewing techniques, and employer branding.
- Experience with HR systems and applicant tracking systems; Workday experience is an advantage.
- Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
- Previous pre-opening experience is an advantage.
- Fluent in English.
- Local's only as per the Saudi labor law.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary in a tax-free environment.
- Fully furnished accommodation and transportation.
- 30 days annual vacation, plus public holidays.
- Ticket allowance.
- Living allowance.
- Complimentary meals and uniform care.
- Comprehensive medical and life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program and global complimentary stays with Four Seasons.
- Career development opportunities within a world-class luxury brand.
Schedule & Hours
Full-time position with flexibility to support recruitment events, interviews, and pre-opening timelines.
Supporting the Saudi nationalization scheme, we are looking forward to connecting with Saudi nationals who have a passion for people, talent management and learning! Suitable candidates must be able to work in Saudi Arabia!