Human Resources Director

About SYSTRA

SYSTRA is a global engineering and consultancy group specializing in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA designs safe and sustainable transport solutions worldwide, operating in over 80 countries. For 65 years, the Group has partnered with cities and regions to develop, improve, and modernize infrastructure and transport systems, supporting clients in their digital, ecological, and energy transitions.

The Role of Human Resources Director

SYSTRA is seeking a Human Resources Director to lead the development and delivery of the people strategy for its KSA business in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves partnering with the Managing Director and senior leadership team to align workforce capability, organizational effectiveness, and talent priorities with business strategy and project pipelines. The HR Director will oversee all HR activities, including workforce planning, Saudization, talent acquisition and development, HR operations, organizational development, employee relations, and compliance. The position requires over 10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate business plans and operational demand into workforce, organization, and capability plans.
• Advise leaders on workforce cost, productivity, mobilization, organization design, succession, and people-related risks.
• Lead the nationalization strategy, integrating Saudization and Nitaqat requirements into workforce planning and talent decisions.
• Monitor workforce composition and compliance status, coordinating corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, performance, and succession.
• Ensure HR policies, processes, and practices comply with applicable Saudi laws and Group HR policies.
• Oversee HR operations, including employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and payroll administration.
• Utilize HR systems and technology to improve service delivery, efficiency, and data quality.
• Establish and monitor people metrics, providing evidence-based reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Build trusted relationships with the KSA leadership team, Finance, project leaders, and global HR counterparts.
• Lead, develop, and support the HR team, fostering a responsive and service-oriented culture.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in Human Resources leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business plans into workforce and capability strategies.
• Strong understanding of Saudi labor laws, regulations, and Saudization requirements.
• Experience in talent acquisition, development, and succession planning.
• Proficiency in HR systems, analytics, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to manage complex employee relations matters with sound judgment.
• Eligibility for this position is restricted to Saudi nationals, in accordance with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s nationalization framework and applicable labor regulations.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and operates on a full-time basis. The HR Director will work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, playing a critical role in supporting SYSTRA's sustainable growth in the KSA market.