HR Manager

Shrimp Nation; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading F&B company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee HR functions across operations in Jeddah. The ideal candidate will lead the HR team, drive performance, and ensure compliance with labor laws. They should possess strong leadership skills and experience in the F&B, hospitality, or retail industries. This role demands effective communication, organizational abilities, and a proactive approach to foster a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in F&B, hospitality, or retail preferred.
• Deep understanding of HR operations and labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team.
• Set clear goals and monitor performance.
• Build a collaborative HR department.
• Guide recruitment in sourcing talent.
• Ensure smooth onboarding processes.
• Promote a positive culture.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Employee relations skills

Excellent communication abilities

Organizational abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead and manage our Human Resources team while overseeing all HR functions across our F&B operations in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, understands the fast-paced nature of the F&B industry, and can support both corporate and outlet-level teams.

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Mid–Senior Level

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team (recruiters, HR officers, coordinators, and PRO/HR admin if applicable).
• Set clear goals, monitor performance, and ensure high-quality HR service delivery.
• Build a collaborative, efficient, and proactive HR department.
• Guide the recruitment team in sourcing and maintaining talent pipelines.
• Partner with Operations to forecast manpower needs.
• Ensure smooth and timely onboarding processes.
• Act as the escalation point for employee concerns.
• Support HR team members in handling store-level ER matters.
• Promote a positive culture and implement engagement initiatives.
• Conduct periodic outlet visits to ensure HR visibility.
• Oversee service, hygiene, safety, and policy training programs.
• Support development programs for supervisors and managers.
• Implement systems to track training progress.
• Supervise payroll inputs, attendance systems, and documentation.
• Ensure full compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Oversee visa processing, renewals, and government relations.
• Support audits and ensure proper record-keeping.
• Coach outlet managers and HR team members on evaluations.
• Address high-level performance issues and disciplinary actions.
• Recommend promotions, transfers, and development plans.
• Support salary reviews, incentives, and benefits programs.
• Ensure competitive compensation structures.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in F&B, hospitality, or retail preferred.
• Strong leadership and employee relations skills.
• Deep understanding of HR operations and labor laws.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.