HR Director

About the Role

Robert Walters is seeking an HR Director to join a respected organization in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role reports directly to the Chief of Shared Services and focuses on influencing and enhancing the employee experience while ensuring people remain central to organizational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all human resources operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and offboarding processes.
• Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies that support organizational objectives and promote an inclusive workplace culture.
• Lead talent management initiatives, including identifying high-potential employees, supporting career development programs, and ensuring robust succession planning across departments.
• Collaborate with department heads to understand workforce needs and provide expert guidance on people management best practices.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and internal policies through regular procedure reviews and documentation updates.
• Champion employee wellbeing by introducing initiatives that promote work-life balance, mental health awareness, and job satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement within the HR function by analyzing data trends, gathering staff feedback, and implementing process enhancements.
• Support diversity and inclusion efforts by developing policies that encourage equal opportunities for all employees.
• Manage HR budgets effectively to ensure efficient resource allocation for impactful projects and initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all matters related to human capital management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience managing the full HR cycle within large or complex organizations, with a deep understanding of best practices across recruitment, retention, performance management, compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, learning & development, and offboarding.
• Proven track record in developing and executing strategic HR plans that align with organizational goals and foster an inclusive culture.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport at all organizational levels, demonstrating empathy, approachability, and a collaborative spirit.
• Strong knowledge of local employment legislation in Saudi Arabia, combined with experience ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions if applicable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through periods of change by providing clear communication, support mechanisms, and tailored training opportunities.
• Experience designing talent management frameworks, including succession planning programs.
• A passion for employee wellbeing, demonstrated through previous implementation of wellness initiatives or similar projects.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret data trends effectively and inform decision-making within HR operations.
• Ability to manage budgets responsibly while prioritizing investments in people-centric initiatives.
• Commitment to continuous professional development for self and team members.

Organizational Culture

This organization prioritizes collaboration, inclusivity, and personal growth. It invests in training opportunities and offers flexible working arrangements to support work-life harmony. The leadership team fosters open dialogue around diversity and wellbeing, promoting an environment where trustworthiness, dependability, and kindness are valued.

Location

This position is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.