HR Business Partner - Riyadh, KSA

About The Role 

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Human Resources Manager to support and lead all their assigned HR operations across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This role will play a critical part in shaping people strategy, driving operational excellence, and ensuring a consistent, compliant, and high-performing employee experience across the region.

Reporting into the Senior HR Business Partner, the role will oversee recruitment, employee services, performance management, reward and benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance, while aligning closely with regional business objectives and corporate HR frameworks.

What you’ll be doing

Strategic & Business Partnership

• Contribute to the development of the regional KSA strategy by providing HR operational insights and ensuring people objectives are embedded into business plans.

• Support the development and execution of HR business plans aligned with wider corporate HR strategy.

HR Operations & Governance

• Manage HR budgets in partnership with the Senior HR Business Partner, ensuring effective cost control and operational efficiency.

• Implement HR plans, policies, and procedures in line with corporate standards and local regulatory requirements.

• Drive continuous improvement and identify region-specific enhancements to HR processes.

Employee Lifecycle & Compliance

• Act as the HR representative across KSA, providing day-to-day HR support to employees and leaders.

• Ensure timely recruitment, onboarding, and performance appraisal processes.

• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with governmental requirements, including GOSI.

• Coordinate closely with Government Relations to support legislative documentation and regulatory processing.

Employee Relations

• Manage employee grievances, disciplinary cases, and investigations, providing guidance to line managers and ensuring fair, compliant outcomes.

• Maintain positive employee relations and address issues proactively.

About You

• Bachelor’s or Postgraduate Degree in Human Resources or a related discipline.

• Minimum 8 years of HR experience

• Strong knowledge of compensation & benefits, performance management, and HR operations.

• Fluency in English and Arabic is essential.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, facilitation, and leadership skills.

• Willingness to travel as required.