Chief People Officer

Global Retail Recruitment; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a visionary Chief People Officer to lead its human capital strategy. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of HR leadership experience in banking or financial services, proven expertise in HR strategy and organisational development, and a strong alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. This role focuses on creating a high-performance culture while ensuring compliance with labor laws and promoting employee engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ progressive HR leadership experience from Director to C-level in banking or financial services.
• Proven expertise in HR strategy, organisational development, and transformation in growth business/groups.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement HR strategies that support business growth and organisational excellence.
• Foster an inclusive, values-driven culture that promotes engagement and innovation.
• Lead talent management, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.

Skills

HR leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s preferred

Job description

We are seeking a visionary Chief People Officer to lead our human capital strategy, shaping a high-performance culture and driving talent development in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement HR strategies that support business growth, digital transformation, and organisational excellence.
• Foster an inclusive, values-driven culture that promotes engagement and innovation.
• Lead talent management, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Oversee competitive total reward programmes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive HR digitisation and analytics to enhance decision-making and employee experience.
• Ensure adherence to Saudi labour laws, SAMA guidelines, and Saudisation objectives.

Requirements:

• 10+ years’ progressive HR leadership experience from Director to C-level in banking or financial services.
• Proven expertise in HR strategy, organisational development, and transformation in growth business/groups.
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s preferred.

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic, results-driven, collaborative, and aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.