National National Talent & Compliance Lead

About Horizontal Digital

Horizontal Digital is a digital consultancy focused on creating intuitive and empathetic digital experiences for Fortune 500 companies. The company's approach integrates strategy, data, design, and technology to deliver solutions that address customer needs. Horizontal Digital operates with core values including collaboration, proactive execution, adaptability, empathy, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

National Talent & Compliance Lead Role Overview

Horizontal Digital is seeking an experienced Saudi national professional to join the team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as a National Talent & Compliance Lead. This full-time, senior role involves two primary areas of responsibility: compliance and visa management, and Saudi national hiring. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

The National Talent & Compliance Lead will manage compliance, visa processes, and lead Saudi national recruitment efforts. Responsibilities include:

• Managing the end-to-end visa and immigration process for expatriate employees and their eligible family members, including work visas, Iqama issuance and renewal, dependent/family visas, exit/re-entry, and cancellation processes.
• Applying for and managing various types of visas required for Horizontal Digital employees traveling to Saudi Arabia for work.
• Coordinating with the insurance broker for employee health insurance enrollment, updates, amendments, and removals.
• Owning the Nitaqat/Saudization position, tracking the Saudi/non-Saudi headcount ratio and quota band, and proactively flagging risks and recommending corrective actions to leadership.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for Saudization, visas, and government relations matters.
• Monitoring and interpreting changes to KSA labor law, MHRSD regulations, and Qiwa/Muqeem/GOSI/visa platform requirements, providing clear guidance to leadership and HR.
• Managing government-related and administrative aspects of onboarding and offboarding for employees, contractors, and their families, in coordination with HR, IT, and hiring managers.
• Keeping leadership and the HR team updated on Saudization, visa, and labor law-related rules, deadlines, and obligations.
• Maintaining accurate compliance, visa, and insurance tracking and reporting, and preparing regular updates for leadership.
• Leading sourcing, screening, and recruitment for Saudi national hires, building and maintaining a strong pipeline of talent.
• Identifying, proposing, and assisting in building programs and initiatives to attract, develop, and retain Saudi national employees.
• Partnering with hiring managers and leadership on workforce planning that incorporates Saudization targets.
• Maintaining accurate candidate tracking and reporting in the Applicant Tracking System.
• Supporting wider Talent Acquisition and HR projects and administrative tasks as needed.
• Acting as a culture ambassador for the Saudi team, supporting local engagement activities and events.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a Saudi national with a strong understanding of KSA labor law, visa/immigration processes, and the Nitaqat/Saudization program. Essential qualifications and attributes include:

• Ability to engage confidently with government contacts and internal leadership.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Saudi labor law, visa/immigration processes, and Nitaqat/Saudization, with a commitment to staying current on evolving regulations.
• Proactive and forward-looking mindset, capable of identifying and flagging risks early.
• Strong communication skills to advise and influence senior stakeholders, external government contacts, brokers, and candidates.
• Meticulous attention to detail and reliability with time-sensitive paperwork, ensuring no missed deadlines for visas, renewals, or insurance enrollments.
• Proven recruiting skills with an enjoyment for finding and engaging local talent.
• Highly organized, capable of managing compliance and visa deadlines alongside multiple hiring pipelines simultaneously.
• Trustworthy with confidential and compliance-sensitive information.
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Application Information

Horizontal Digital is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified Saudi nationals, including those with disabilities who possess the required skills and appropriate accommodations. This description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities, which may be subject to change.