HR Director

Veeam Software; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software company is seeking an HR Director to lead and execute people strategies across operations in Saudi Arabia. This role involves acting as the main HR contact, ensuring compliance with local labour laws, and managing complex employee relations cases. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of HR experience, a strong understanding of Saudi Arabia's employment landscape, and the ability to translate global HR strategies into effective local execution. Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Benefits

24 paid volunteer hours annually

Opportunities for learning and growth through LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of progressive HR experience required.
• Solid knowledge of Saudi Arabia labour laws and HR best practices.
• Experience in a matrixed or multinational organization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute people strategies across operations in Saudi Arabia.
• Manage complex employee relations cases and investigations.
• Drive initiatives to improve employee engagement and workplace satisfaction.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to influence senior leaders

Attention to detail

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Master’s degree or HR certification

Job description

Job Level: P6

About the Role

HR Director will play a key role to lead and execute people strategies across our operations in Saudi Arabia as well as act as General Manager of the Regional HQ for this location. As the local HR lead, you will serve as the main point of contact for all HR-related matters, supporting execution of people initiatives while ensuring compliance with local labour laws and practices. This role requires a deep understanding of the local employment landscape, combined with the ability to translate global HR strategy into impactful, country-specific execution.

What You’ll Do

• Advise people managers and Business Aligned HRBPs on local labour laws, regulations and internal policies as applicable to their assigned country
• Custodian of local compliance requirements
• Lead the implementation of HR policies and procedures at the country level
• Manage complex employee relations cases and investigations with a fair and consistent approach
• First point of contact for People Managers
• Act as support to People Managers for recurring employee life-cycle activities (including, but not limited to annual compensation reviews (ACR), performance ratings, data, hiring)
• Support with relocation activities as and when applicable
• Implement global People & Culture programs and initiatives for local teams
• Drive initiatives to improve employee engagement and workplace satisfaction
• Monitor and report on HR KPIs, trends, and risks as and when applicable
• Accountable for solving key challenges impacting the country/cluster
• New legal entity support (as applicable): support the setup of a new legal entity and all required steps to ensure legal compliance
• Site Operations Management: act as the senior-most representative of the legal entity and lead day-to-day operations at the site
• Oversee health, safety, and environmental standards across the site
• Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders at the site
• Build strong relationships with local government, community leaders, and business partners
• Identify operational, safety, and compliance risks specific to the site

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (Master’s degree or HR certification preferred)
• 8-12 years of progressive HR experience
• Solid knowledge of Saudi Arabia labour laws and HR best practices
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders
• High attention to detail and accuracy in execution
• Experience in a matrixed or multinational organization is a strong plus
• Fluent in English and Arabic
• Need to have Saudi residency permit (Iqama) or ability to get one

What You’ll Get

• 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares, plus 4 extra global Veeam Days for self-care
• Opportunities to learn and grow through on-demand libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly), mentoring, workshops and learning events like our annual Global Day of Learning

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