Everything needs time, even when there isn’t any! One such example is the recruitment process – creating the job post, reviewing applications, conducting interviews, revising candidates’ tests, working out the payroll systems, onboarding employees, training new hires… The list is endless!
Did you know that there’s a simple solution for that? In case the title didn’t give it away, that solution is working with a recruitment agency!
What is a Recruitment Agency?
A recruitment agency, as the name suggests, is an agency that handles recruitment (pause for dramatic effect).
Recruitment agencies in Saudi Arabia are in charge of hiring employees for companies with open positions that need to be filled, regardless of the position, skill level or duration of the contracts. Some examples include temp technicians for a project that’s in progress, a social media intern for a digital marketing agency, a full-time administrative assistant or even a new CFO.
If you aren’t certain what type of contract works best for your needs, recruitment agencies in Saudi Arabia and everywhere else can also help you choose. Here’s what you need to know about the different job types:
- Temporary positions: Have defined start and end dates.
- Long-term positions: Have defined start and end dates but can be subject to extensions as per the employer’s needs.
- Direct hires: Permanent positions where local recruitment agencies in Saudi Arabia act as hiring managers.
Types of Recruitment Agencies
Recruitment agencies aren’t a “one size fits all” thing – they fall under different categories, each offering services and contract models that match its proficiencies:
1. Conventional recruitment agencies: These organisations bill a fee determined on a candidate's salary, typically following the candidate's hiring by the customer. They could be hired on a contingency or retained basis.
2. Temporary Staffing Agencies: These organisations help businesses fill short-term hiring needs by placing candidates on temporary contracts.
3. Specialised Recruitment Agencies: These firms concentrate on particular job categories or areas, such as technology, healthcare, or finance.
4. Emergency Recruiting Firms: These firms only get paid when they successfully place a candidate. They work on several job openings concurrently and strive to provide competent applicants as soon as possible.
How Does a Recruitment Agency Locate the Right Talent?
Usually, recruitment agencies in Saudi Arabia have a wide database of qualified candidates for various job positions and roles. If this database, however, does not have a readily available and suitable candidate in its talent pool, the job in Saudi Arabia will be advertised on job boards that job seekers are likely to search. The agency can also reach out directly to suitable candidates through professional platforms, filtering search results by keyword, job function, location, industry and more.
This approach is especially effective when contracting with specialized international recruitment agencies in Saudi Arabia that have specific skill sets.
HR companies in Saudi Arabia will then accept applications, conduct interviews and perform background checks, if necessary, just like any other employer. Once a suitable candidate is found by recruitment agencies in Jeddah, that person is hired as an agency employee. The worker’s salary and benefits, if offered, are issued by the recruitment agency or recruitment companies in Khobar, but the duration of employment is determined by the company.
Benefits of Using Recruitment Agencies in Saudi Arabia
Working with recruitment agencies in Saudi Arabia offers many benefits for companies of all sizes. One significant advantage is that recruitment agencies focus their expertise and resources solely on identifying and screening the best candidates for open positions. This focus on the candidate experience is especially beneficial for SMEs, which may not have dedicated HR staff or resources to provide the level of personal attention and support that candidates seek.
Forming a long-term partnership with recruitment agencies in Saudi Arabia would present you with several benefits, no matter if you’re a small, medium, or big business. Why is that? The answer is simple – recruitment agencies in Saudi Arabia have
1. Access to broad nets of competent contenders that you might not be able to reach on your own
2. Established relationships with what’s referred to as “passive candidates” who aren’t actively looking for a new role yet are open to new job opportunities in Saudi Arabia
3. Knowledge of tools and technologies used to identify, screen and interview candidates in no time
4. Experience in handling all aspects of the recruitment process, from announcing a job to onboarding the selected candidate
5. Trained and specialised personnel whose interference would free up highly-valuable time for your company, thus allowing you to focus on more urgent and important tasks
Moreover, onboarding the wrong person tends to be a waste of precious resources, whether time (as mentioned above) or money (which nobody wants to lose). Recruitment offices in Saudi Arabia can help SMEs lessen these chances by methodically evaluating a candidate’s skills, experience and cultural fit. 
At HamdanGlobal, we take this a step further and conduct all our hiring procedures with an extremely-close eye on applicable local and international laws and regulations with the goal of helping you avoid compliance issues and hassles with authorities.
Conclusion
Companies searching for competent applicants to fill available vacancies may find recruitment services in Saudi Arabia to be a useful resource. With HamdanGlobal, you will
- Access a wider talent pool
- Save money and time
- Lower risks associated with regulatory compliance or mismatched employees
- Increase your company’s overall efficiency
Here’s our recommendation for the ultimate way to find the best recruitment agency for your business:
1. Precisely define your needs prior to our initial meeting
2. Check out different agencies around you
3. Create compare/contrast charts based on your needs and what each recruitment agency offers
4. Go over the agencies’ track records
Alternatively, you could simply reach out to us and we’ll bear the burden of employee onboarding for you!