Human Resources Manager – Tobacco Distribution

Job Summary

Human Resources Manager

Key Responsibilitiesstrategic Hr Management

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Partner with senior management to support organizational growth and workforce planning.
• Provide HR insights and recommendations to improve employee productivity and engagement.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for all positions, including Sales, Warehouse, Logistics, and Support Functions.
• Develop effective sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.

Employee Relations

• Foster a positive work environment and maintain strong employee engagement.
• Manage employee relations issues, disciplinary actions, grievance handling, and conflict resolution.
• Advise managers on employee performance and workplace matters.

Performance Management

• Develop and manage the company's performance management process.
• Support managers in setting objectives, conducting performance reviews, and identifying development plans.
• Promote a culture of continuous feedback and accountability.

Learning & Development

• Identify training needs across departments.
• Coordinate internal and external training programs.
• Support leadership development and succession planning initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Administer compensation and benefits programs.
• Conduct salary benchmarking and support annual salary reviews.
• Ensure payroll inputs are accurate and submitted on time.

Hr Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law, Ministry of Human Resources regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Develop, update, and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Monitor Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements and support localization initiatives.
• Coordinate with government portals such as Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, and Mudad where applicable.

Hr Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare HR reports and analyze workforce metrics.
• Monitor HR KPIs, including turnover, recruitment, absenteeism, employee engagement, and training effectiveness.
• Recommend improvement initiatives based on HR data and trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CIPD, or PHR) is preferred.
• Minimum of
• 5–8 years
• of progressive HR experience, including at least
• 2–3 years in an HR leadership role
• .
• Previous experience in Distribution, FMCG, Retail, Logistics, or Tobacco industry is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and HR best practices.
• Experience managing recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle, Zoho People, or similar).
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is highly preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking

• Leadership & People Management

• Business Partnership
• Decision-Making

• Communication & Influencing

• Change Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Organizational Development
• Time Management