Human Resources Director
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About This Role
Overview
The Head of HR will lead the people strategy for the Saudi Arabia business, aligning HR initiatives with commercial objectives.
This role will act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership while overseeing the full HR function, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, organisational development, and compliance with Saudi labour laws.
HR Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and implement the HR strategy aligned with business goals across KSA
- Partner closely with senior leadership to drive organisational effectiveness
- Lead and develop the local HR team to deliver high-impact HR support
- Drive a high-performance, values-driven culture across the organisation
Business Partnering
- Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on all people-related matters
- Support business transformation, restructuring, and growth initiatives
- Provide strategic input on workforce planning and organisational design
- Coach senior stakeholders on leadership, performance, and team development
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Oversee end-to-end recruitment strategy for all functions
- Ensure hiring plans align with business growth and Saudisation targets
- Build strong talent pipelines for critical and leadership roles
- Partner with external agencies and internal stakeholders
Performance Management & Talent Development
- Drive performance management frameworks and annual review cycles
- Implement succession planning and leadership development programmes
- Identify high-potential talent and support career progression pathways
- Promote a culture of continuous feedback and development
Employee Engagement & Culture
- Lead employee engagement initiatives to enhance retention and satisfaction
- Drive diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing programmes
- Monitor engagement metrics and implement improvement strategies
, Benefits & HR Operations
- Oversee compensation and benefits strategy aligned with market benchmarks
- Ensure payroll, HR operations, and policies are effectively managed
- Maintain compliance with Saudi labour laws and internal governance
- Manage HR budgets and optimise cost efficiency
Compliance & Saudisation
- Ensure full compliance with KSA labour regulations and legal frameworks
- Lead Saudisation (Nitaqat) strategy and implementation
- Maintain strong relationships with government entities and regulatory bodies
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Proven experience within FMCG or fast-paced multinational environments
- Strong knowledge of Saudi labour law and Saudisation requirements
- Demonstrated experience in strategic HR business partnering
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Fluency in English; Arabic is highly advantageous
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