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About Ma'aden

Ma'aden (معادن), established in 1997, is recognized as one of the fastest-growing mining companies globally and stands as the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. The company plays a pivotal role in developing the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy, achieved by building a world-class, unique, and fully integrated mining value chain.

Role Overview

Ma'aden is seeking a Senior Specialist, Future Leaders Program Operations to design, manage, and continuously improve the company's internship programs. This role is central to building a strong national and future talent pipeline, enhancing employer branding, and ensuring alignment with workforce planning, Saudization objectives, and long-term business needs. The Senior Specialist will ensure that internships deliver meaningful development outcomes for participants while creating measurable value for Ma'aden.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Ma'aden's internship strategy, ensuring alignment with business growth plans and future skill requirements.
• Translate workforce planning insights into targeted internship pipelines.
• Support Saudization and national talent development objectives through program design and implementation.
• Design and maintain comprehensive internship policies, governance frameworks, and operating models.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant labor laws, institutional requirements, and internal HR policies.
• Standardize processes for intern onboarding, learning plans, supervision, and performance evaluation.
• Act as a subject matter expert for all internship and early-career programs within the organization.
• Guide and support internship coordinators and business supervisors involved in program delivery.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as intake, completion rates, conversion to employment, performance outcomes, and satisfaction scores.
• Provide regular insights and strategic recommendations to HR leadership based on program performance.
• Support internal audits, reviews, and contribute to strategic workforce reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in talent development, early careers programs, or workforce planning.
• Proven experience in designing and managing large-scale internship or graduate programs.
• Experience in heavy industry, mining, energy, or large national organizations is considered an advantage.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.