Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

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

Job summary

A prominent diversified holding group is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead HR initiatives. This role emphasizes strategic vision and hands-on execution, focused on creating scalable HR models and ensuring compliance with Saudi labor laws. Ideal candidates should have over 15 years of HR leadership experience and a strong organizational design background. A competitive compensation package is offered, aligned with market standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary aligned with market standards

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience with senior CHRO or Group HR Head exposure.
• Experience in holding companies or complex organizations.
• Strong background in governance and HR transformation.

Responsibilities

• Craft and implement a comprehensive HR strategy.
• Establish transparent HR governance and decision-making processes.
• Manage executive recruitment and leadership development initiatives.

Skills

HR leadership experience

Organizational design

Fluency in Arabic and English

Knowledge of Saudi labor regulations

Job description

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