HR Manager

Apply2025; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Riyadh is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee HR operations and ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law. This hands-on position requires strong HR governance and partnership with leadership. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 5-8 years of experience, and is bilingual in Arabic and English.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of HR experience, ideally in construction or industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and government portals.
• Arabic + English fluency is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR operations including recruitment and onboarding.
• Ensure legal compliance with Saudi Labor Law.
• Implement and manage the company's HR system.

Skills

Saudi Labor Law knowledge

HR digital platform proficiency

Policy creation

Conflict resolution

KPI-driven performance management

Bilingual communication

High emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

JISR

Zoho People

BambooHR

Job description

Posted by: Nexa Talent

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Construction & Contracting

Level: Mid-Senior

Employment Type: Full-Time

Language: Bilingual (Arabic + English)

Client: Confidential (Leading construction firm in Riyadh)

About the Role

A leading construction company in Riyadh is seeking a highly capable and structured HR Manager to lead its human capital function.

This is a strategic and hands-on position reporting directly to executive leadership, with a mandate to build and implement real HR governance, drive compliance, and foster accountability across the organization.

️Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and policy development
• Ensure legal compliance with Saudi Labor Law, GOSI, and Saudization quotas
• Implement and manage the company’s HR system
• Partner with leadership to optimize org structure, job descriptions, and manpower planning
• Lead internal investigations, disciplinary actions, and grievance handling professionally
• Build and maintain HR documentation, employee records, and HR analytics reports
• Act as a business partner to operations and finance departments

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5–8+ years of HR experience, ideally in construction, contracting, or industrial sectors
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, GOSI, and government portals (Qiwa, Mudad, HRDF)
• Familiarity with HR digital platforms (JISR, ZenHR, Zoho People, etc.)
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Arabic + English fluency
• Saudi nationals preferred

Skills

Key Skills Required:

– Strong command of Saudi Labor Law, GOSI, Qiwa, Mudad

– Proficiency with HR platforms (e.g. JISR, Zoho People, BambooHR)

– Policy creation and employee handbook development

– Conflict resolution & employee relations

– Organizational structuring & job grading

– KPI-driven performance management

– Excellent communication in Arabic & English

– High emotional intelligence and leadership presence