Waad A.: Strengthening Talent Acquisition Through Strategic Recruitment and Executive Search

In a competitive talent market, organisations increasingly depend on recruitment strategies that combine strong candidate identification with a positive employee experience. Waad A. is a Talent Acquisition professional specialising in recruitment, executive search, headhunting, onboarding, and employer branding.

Senior Talent Acquisition at Tamkeen Technologies

Waad currently serves as Senior Talent Acquisition at Tamkeen Technologies, where she focuses on attracting and securing talent to support organisational needs.

Her experience includes working closely with hiring managers and internal departments to understand workforce requirements, develop recruitment strategies, and streamline hiring processes.

Expertise Across the Recruitment Lifecycle

Before joining Tamkeen Technologies, Waad served as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Saudi Manpower Solutions Co. (SMASCO). Her responsibilities covered the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and candidate experience.

Earlier, as a Recruitment Specialist at SEDER GROUP, she managed candidate requirements from sourcing and screening through interviews and offer extensions.

Her professional expertise includes:

• Talent Acquisition
• Executive Search
• Recruitment & Headhunting
• Employer Branding
• Candidate Experience
• Onboarding
• Hiring Strategy

Education & Professional Development

Waad has pursued professional development through CIPD Level 5 – Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Translation from Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University.

Her combination of recruitment experience and organisational learning and development education supports a broader perspective on attracting, developing, and retaining talent.

Recognition by Arab CEOs

Arab CEOs recognises Waad A. for her contribution to modern talent acquisition and recruitment. Through her progressive experience across Tamkeen Technologies, SMASCO, and SEDER GROUP, she continues to support organisations in identifying talent, improving recruitment processes, and creating stronger candidate and employee experiences.