Human Resources Manager (Saudi National)

About the Role

MOBCO Group is seeking a Human Resources Manager (Saudi National) to lead and manage the company's HR function in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves ensuring the effective implementation of HR strategies, policies, and procedures in alignment with business objectives and Saudi Labour Law. The position requires comprehensive knowledge across all HR disciplines and strong leadership capabilities to manage the full spectrum of HR operations within a dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives, leading organizational development, workforce planning, and manpower budgeting.
• Oversee the complete recruitment and selection process, developing strategies to attract and retain qualified talent, and managing manpower planning in coordination with departmental heads.
• Manage compensation and benefits, including salary structures, payroll administration, salary reviews, and annual budgeting, ensuring internal pay equity and compliance.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of Saudi Labour Law and MHRSD requirements, overseeing government platforms such as GOSI, Qiwa, Muqeem, and Mudad, and ensuring Saudization compliance.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary matters, investigations, and grievances, while establishing and monitoring performance management and appraisal systems.
• Oversee the complete employee lifecycle, including onboarding, transfers, promotions, leave administration, and separation, and supervise HR documentation and personnel records.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 12+ years of progressive HR experience, with a preference for managerial or leadership capacity.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all HR functions, including HR operations, recruitment, compensation and benefits, organizational development, and employee relations.
• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of Saudi Labour Law, GOSI, Saudization, and government HR regulations.
• Previous experience in a construction, contracting, engineering, or project-based organization is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 are considered an advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent knowledge of Saudi HR regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strategic thinking combined with strong operational HR expertise.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding project-based environment.
• Proficiency in HRMS, Microsoft Office, and HR reporting.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic business environment that requires managing HR operations across various departments and projects.