HR Business Partner - KSA

Trella; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics technology company in Jeddah seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to support Saudi operations. The role demands expertise in Saudi labour law and a proven track record in managing HR functions. Responsibilities include strategic talent management, compliance, and fostering high-performance culture. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of HR experience, proficiency in both Arabic and English, and a strong data-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ HR experience, with at least 4 years as an HRBP supporting Saudi operations.
• Experience managing grievances, investigations, and terminations.
• Ability to link People metrics to financial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Embed with the Saudi leadership team, turn P&L and OKRs into actionable plans.
• Coach managers on organization design and workforce planning.
• Manage grievances, investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

Skills

Expert knowledge of Saudi Labour Law, Nitaqat, Qiwa, WPS, GOSI, EOSB

Fluent Arabic & English

Strong Excel/HRIS skills (Workday, BambooHR, or SAP)

Data-driven mindset

Proven track record in high-growth environments

Education

Bachelor’s in HR, Business, or related field

MBA/HRM certification

Job description

About Us

Ready to change the world? We’re reinventing freight and logistics at Trella. Backed by a number of leading VC companies (YC, Maersk Growth, Algebra Ventures and Raed Ventures) and we're looking for the best talent out there to help us build and scale our product offering. We aspire to create a step-change in the industry and we want you to be a part of the journey!

We are innovative problem-solvers on this adventure together. Working at Trella means that you’ll be surrounded by colleagues who are constantly pushing boundaries, thinking ahead, and meeting the high standards we set for ourselves. When we build, we do so in a product-led way: we value our customer experience and scalability, and we prioritize how we build our product accordingly.

Our Purpose

At Trella our Vision is to Empower our Communities to move Economies Forward, and we're doing this by building a digital experience that provides our Shippers, Carriers and Teams with the right technology and platform that reduces the costs of moving goods —> Simply, we're trying to disrupt and reinvent trucking, and empower our economies. We have launched from Egypt to Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and UAE, and are looking to build and expand our footprint across the MENA-P region.

About the Role:

The HRBP will partner with Trella’s central Centers of Excellence for policy and tooling but will operate as the single‑threaded owner of People operations on the ground.

Act as the strategic advisor and hands‑on HR owner for our Saudi business: deliver the right talent at the right cost, foster a high‑performance culture, and ensure flawless compliance with Saudi labour law, Nitaqat, Qiwa, WPS, and GOSI.

What You'll Do:

• Embedwith the Saudi leadership team, turning the market P&L and OKRs into actionable people plans
• Coach managers on organization design, workforce planning, and succession.
• Hit Nitaqat targets; maintain agreedor higher rating by filing timely monthly reports via Qiwa
• Draft, issue, and e‑sign employment contracts on Qiwa; register salaries on Mudad/WPS
• Manage grievances, investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations—calculating End‑of‑Service Benefits (EOSB) per Article84
• Ensure 100% GOSI enrollment and monthly payment accuracy
• Identify high‑potential talent and craft Individual Development Plans; maintain succession slates for all critical roles
• Benchmark pay bands across GCC logistics tech; recommend adjustments that preserve margin
• Oversee payroll inputs, overtime compliance, expat allowances, medical insurance renewal
• Design onboarding and compliance programme (anti‑harassment, HSE)
• Leverage HRDF initiatives to up skill Saudi talent and offset training costs
• Lead engagement surveys; co‑create action plans with managers
• Drive Saudi‑specific culture moments (Ramadan hours, National Day events, community service)
• Provide weekly dashboards on Saudisation%, attrition, overtime cost, visa pipeline, etc.
• Present insights to the Saudi GM and global People leadership; flag risks early
• Liaise with Jawazat, MOL, and Mudad for block-visa requests, Iqama renewals, and medicals
• Track policy shifts (e.g., Kafala reforms) and translate them into Trella policy updates
• Oversee laptop and asset management – procurement, allocation, refurbishment, and end‑of‑life disposal
• Manage office leases, renewals, utilities, and vendor contracts; partner with Finance on cost optimisation
• Coordinate employee travel, ticketing, hotel bookings, and per‑diem approvals in line with Trella’s travel policy
• Own the onboarding/off-boarding checklist for assets, badges, and workspace logistics.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s in HR, Business, or related field (MBA/HRM certification a plus)
• 8+years’ HR experience, with at least 4years as an HRBP supporting Saudi operations
  
• Expert knowledge of Saudi Labour Law, Nitaqat, Qiwa, WPS, GOSI, and EOSB calculations
  
• Proven track record in high‑growth tech or logistics environments
  
• Fluent Arabic & English; strong Excel/HRIS (Workday, BambooHR, or SAP) skills
  
• Data‑driven mindset with the ability to link People metrics to financial outcomes