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About the Role

Cooper Fitch is partnering with a rapidly expanding developer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to recruit an experienced Human Resources Director. This role will oversee the HR function end-to-end, focusing on designing and implementing comprehensive frameworks, governance, and people practices to support the company's growth. The Human Resources Director will be instrumental in shaping the organizational structure, ensuring robust talent management, and fostering a compliant and high-performing work environment aligned with Saudi Arabian regulations and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Human Resources function across all disciplines, from strategy development to operational execution.
• Design and implement effective HR frameworks, governance structures, and people practices that align with business goals.
• Lead annual workforce planning initiatives and develop comprehensive manpower budgets.
• Design organizational structures that support efficiency and growth, and establish succession pipelines for critical leadership roles.
• Manage the full performance management cycle, driving continuous improvement and employee development.
• Spearhead learning and leadership development programs to cultivate a skilled and motivated workforce.
• Oversee executive hiring processes to attract top-tier talent for senior positions.
• Develop and enhance employer branding initiatives to attract and retain talent.
• Ensure strict compliance with Saudization regulations and objectives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 10 to 15 years of progressive Human Resources experience, demonstrating expertise across multiple HR disciplines.
• Proven experience within the real estate, construction, investment, or hospitality sectors.
• A demonstrable track record of successfully building or transforming HR functions from the ground up.
• In-depth knowledge of Saudi Labour Law, GOSI (General Organization for Social Insurance), and Saudization compliance requirements.
• Professional HR certification such as CIPD, SHRM, or SPHR is strongly preferred.
• This position is exclusively open to Saudi national candidates due to Saudization requirements.

Required Skills

• Workforce Planning
• Manpower Budgeting
• Organizational Structure Design
• Succession Planning
• Performance Management
• Learning and Development
• Executive Hiring
• Employer Branding
• Saudization Compliance
• Saudi Labour Law Expertise
• GOSI Compliance

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role offers the opportunity to work within a rapidly expanding developer and lead the HR function in a key market.