Chief People Officer — Drive HR Strategy & Transformation

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

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.