Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Ultimate Peaks; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent diversified holding group in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead the HR agenda across its diverse business units. This strategic role requires a leader with 15+ years of HR leadership experience, strong organizational design skills, and deep knowledge of Saudi labor regulations. The CHRO will collaborate with the CEO and Board to implement HR strategies that foster sustainable growth. Candidates must be fluent in Arabic and English, with a preference for Saudi nationals. Competitive compensation is offered.

Benefits

Competitive and aligned with market standards

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience with senior CHRO or Group HR Head exposure.
• Experience in holding companies, multi-entity groups, or complex organizations.
• Strong background in organizational design, governance, and HR transformation.
• Board-level presence and executive maturity.
• Deep knowledge of Saudi labor regulations and local market dynamics.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Saudi national preferred.

Responsibilities

• Craft and implement a comprehensive HR strategy aligning with business growth.
• Establish transparent HR governance and decision-making processes.
• Serve as an HR thought partner to the CEO and Board.
• Evaluate and refine organizational structures and role definitions.
• Lead workforce planning initiatives aligning with business objectives.
• Design leadership and succession frameworks for critical roles.
• Manage executive recruitment and leadership development.
• Enhance performance management systems and cultivate accountability.
• Direct the creation or improvement of HR policies and compensation structures.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with leadership on employee relations and risk management.
• Promote a performance-driven culture aligned with core values.
• Oversee change management during growth or transformation.

Job description

Overview

Location: Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-time | Executive Leadership Role

Reporting to: Group CEO/Board

About the Role

Join a prominent diversified holding group in Saudi Arabia as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), where you will champion the people agenda across various business units. This pivotal role encompasses both strategic vision and hands-on execution, aimed at constructing a scalable HR operating model, enhancing governance, and fostering sustainable growth within the group’s diverse portfolio. As the CHRO, you will be a trusted advisor to the CEO and the Board, spearheading transformative initiatives across HR systems, policies, leadership, and company culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Craft and implement a comprehensive HR strategy that aligns with business growth and long-term value creation.
• Establish transparent HR governance, decision-making processes, and operational rhythms across subsidiaries.
• Serve as an HR thought partner to the CEO and Board on matters concerning workforce, leadership, and organizational strategy.
• Evaluate and refine organizational structures, spans of control, and role definitions.
• Lead workforce planning initiatives that align with business objectives, growth strategies, and fiscal prudence.
• Design leadership and succession frameworks for critical roles.
• Manage executive recruitment, leadership development, and programs for high-potential talent.
• Enhance performance management systems and cultivate accountability.
• Direct the creation or improvement of HR policies, job grades, compensation structures, and contracts.
• Ensure the accuracy of HR systems (HRIS), employee data, and reporting.
• Guarantee compliance with Saudi labor laws, GOSI, Saudization, and other regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with leadership on employee relations, disciplinary actions, and risk management.
• Promote a culture that is performance-driven and aligned with core values.
• Oversee change management efforts during periods of growth, restructuring, or transformation.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience with senior CHRO or Group HR Head exposure
• Experience in holding companies, multi-entity groups, or complex organizations
• Strong background in organizational design, governance, and HR transformation
• Board-level presence and executive maturity
• Deep knowledge of Saudi labor regulations and local market dynamics
• Fluent in Arabic and English
• Saudi national preferred

What This Role Is (and Is Not)

• Strategic and hands-on
• Board-facing and high-impact
• Built for leaders who create systems
• Not transactional HR
• Not operations-only

How to Apply

This role is managed confidentially by Ultimate Peaks – Talent & Strategy. Candidates may apply by sharing a CV and brief executive profile through official Ultimate Peaks via the provided form. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

Benefits

Competitive and aligned with market standards