Chief Human Resources Officer

Client of Foreground; Riyadh; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Saudi healthcare group seeks a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) based in Riyadh. This influential role focuses on designing and leading HR strategies to attract and retain top talent while ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of innovation in a rapidly expanding organization.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in HR leadership, with at least 5+ years as CHRO or Group HR Director in healthcare.
• Proven track record in HR transformation within large-scale healthcare environments.
• Fluency in Arabic and English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategic initiatives and workforce planning for a healthcare group.
• Implement HR governance ensuring compliance and accreditation.
• Modernize HR systems and introduce performance culture programs.

Skills

HR leadership

HR transformation

Saudi labor law knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Bilingual (Arabic and English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or Healthcare Administration

Master's degree or certifications (CIPD, SHRM-SCP)

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Description:
Foreground is partnering with a leading Saudi healthcare group to appoint a visionary, systems-oriented, and people-first Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) , based in Riyadh. With operations spanning hospitals, outpatient centers, digital health platforms, and specialized care units, the group is entering a new phase of expansion and modernization aligned with the Kingdoms Vision 2030 healthcare transformation agenda.
Role Purpose
To design and lead a comprehensive HR strategy that attracts, develops, and retains world-class clinical and non-clinical talent, while building a culture of performance, compassion, compliance, and innovation across the healthcare network.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the transformation of the HR function into a strategic partner to clinical operations, digital health, corporate services, and patient experience teams.
• Design a workforce strategy aligned with care delivery models, medical capacity planning, and future skill requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end human capital functions including workforce planning, localization (Saudization), clinical credentialing, compensation, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Introduce structured HR governance across all facilities, ensuring labor law compliance, JCIA accreditation readiness, and best practice healthcare HR policies.
• Serve as a key partner to clinical leadership in shaping workforce scheduling models, burnout prevention, wellness programs, and cross-functional medical team integration.
• Modernize HR systems including digital onboarding, workforce analytics, talent marketplaces, and learning platforms.
• Lead cultural transformation programs, embedding shared values of excellence, empathy, integrity, and accountability across all levels of staff.
• Serve as the executive liaison with government bodies (HRSD, CCHI, SCFHS), education partners, and professional medical associations.
Ideal Candidate Profile
• 15+ years of experience in HR leadership, with at least 5+ years in a CHRO or Group HR Director role in healthcare, life sciences, or complex service delivery environments.
• Proven experience leading HR transformation in large-scale hospitals, healthcare groups, or healthcare investment platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law, Saudization policies, CCHI/SCFHS requirements, and GCC healthcare workforce dynamics.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, or Healthcare Administration; Masters degree or certifications (CIPD, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent) preferred.
• Track record in clinical workforce engagement, performance culture design, and HR digitalization.
Preferred Skills & Traits
• Empathetic yet decisive leadership style, with the ability to build trust across clinicians, support staff, and corporate functions.
• Deep understanding of the human side of healthcare from talent scarcity and compliance to culture-building in high-stress environments.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, with strong stakeholder engagement and boardroom communication skills.

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