Human Resources Lead

About the role

Requirements

• Your Qualifications
• - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• - Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on generalist functions.
• - Previous supervisory experience in HR is preferred.
• - HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
• - Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws and regulations.
• Your Skills and Competencies
• Technical:
• - Proficient in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• - Experience in recruitment software and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• - Ability to analyze HR metrics and generate reports.
• Behavioral:
• - Teamwork and Collaboration
• - Quality and Results focused
• - Learning Agility
• - Creativity and innovation
• - Service Excellence
• - Agility and Adaptability
• - Communication
• - Planning and Organizing
• - Problem Solving

Responsibilities

• Business & Corporate HR Partnership
• - Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent management, and people risk.
• - Act as the primary liaison between country businesses and Corporate HR on strategy, governance, and people initiatives.
• - Escalate significant compliance or organizational risks; participate in regional and corporate HR projects.
• Government Relations & Workforce Compliance
• - Manage workforce-related government transactions and labor compliance via Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, Mudad, and other relevant platforms.
• - Ensure compliance with applicable employment, immigration, and labor regulations; monitor the evolving KSA regulatory and legislative landscape and proactively advise business leaders and Corporate HR on required actions and potential impacts.
• - Drive Saudization initiatives and support work authorization, employment registration, and regulatory audits.
• Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations
• - Oversee end-to-end lifecycle activities: recruitment, onboarding, performance, talent reviews, mobility, and offboarding.
• - Coordinate payroll inputs and HR operations with Corporate HR and shared services; maintain accurate workforce data.
• - Manage employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinaries, and investigations.
• Culture, Engagement & Nationalization
• - Drive engagement and retention initiatives that promote a positive, high-performing culture.
• - Lead workforce localization initiatives and advise business leaders on compliance with national employment targets and requirements.
• - Partner with leaders to attract, develop, and retain local talent; build relationships with educational institutions and external partners to strengthen national talent pipelines.
• - Support national talent development programs and initiatives that contribute to long-term workforce sustainability and capability building.
• Employer Brand & Market Presence
• - Support the development and visibility of the company's employer brand in KSA, positioning the organization as an employer of choice in the local market.
• - Leverage external partnerships, talent events, and community engagement to strengthen brand presence and attract top local talent.

Skills

• HR software
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Recruitment software
• HR metrics analysis