Manager Rewards & Organizational Development

About Sapphire

Sapphire is a joint venture located in the Special Integrated Logistical Zone (SILZ) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company specializes in manufacturing industrial robots designed to support next-generation automation and smart manufacturing processes.

Role Summary

The Manager, Rewards & Organizational Development, is responsible for managing and executing initiatives related to rewards, payroll, workforce planning, annual merit and bonus cycles, and organizational development. This full-time role supports organizational effectiveness, workforce competitiveness, and continuous capability building within Sapphire.

This position leads the administration of reward frameworks, payroll processes, annual merit and incentive cycles, manpower planning, and organizational development interventions. The goal is to ensure alignment with business requirements, approved budgets, governance standards, and overall organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Rewards Administration: Conduct rewards analysis, including salary benchmarking, internal equity reviews, market comparisons, and pay positioning. Prepare and consolidate annual merit review cycles and bonus/incentive processes, coordinating with Finance and management stakeholders. Maintain accurate and confidential rewards records.
• Payroll Administration: Lead and oversee the monthly payroll process, ensuring timely, accurate, compliant, and cost-effective execution. Coordinate and validate payroll inputs, review calculations, and ensure close coordination with Finance for funding, reconciliation, and disbursement. Ensure compliance with company policies, employment contracts, and Saudi labor regulations.
• Organizational Development & Workforce Planning: Lead the design and implementation of OD frameworks, including organizational structure reviews, job design, role clarity, and workforce planning initiatives. Manage manpower budgeting, monitor headcount and utilization, and partner with business leaders to assess capability gaps and develop targeted interventions. Lead succession planning and talent review processes.
• Policy, Governance & Compliance: Lead the development and implementation of rewards, OD, and HR governance policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with internal policies, approved structures, labor regulations, and governance frameworks.
• Reporting & Analytics: Prepare rewards reports, OD dashboards, manpower reports, and workforce analytics. Analyze data to support management decision-making and ensure the accuracy and integrity of HR, manpower, and rewards reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of relevant professional experience.

Work Location

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.