HR Manager (Contract) – Real Estate Development

GRG; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate developer in Jeddah is seeking an HR Manager to oversee HR operations, manage payroll, and ensure compliance with government regulations. This contract role offers an opportunity to impact employee experience in a dynamic development environment. Ideal candidates will have 4–7 years of HR experience, preferably in real estate development, with hands-on knowledge of Oracle HR systems and government portals.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of HR experience, focused on operations.
• Background in real estate development or PIF-related entities.
• Proven experience with Oracle HR systems and payroll.
• Hands-on knowledge of government portals (Muqeem, Qiwa).
• Comfortable in a contract role (6–9 months, extendable).

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll, employee relations, increments, and policy alignment.
• Manage employee requests and ensure compliance.
• Provide HR support for a high-profile development initiative.
• Work independently in a lean setup.

Skills

HR operations management

Employee relations

Payroll management

Compliance with government portals

Oracle HR systems

Job description

Overview

Do you want to play a hands-on role in shaping the HR function of one of Saudi Arabia’s most exciting real estate development projects?

Our client, a leading real estate developer, is seeking an HR Manager to join their team in Jeddah on a fixed-term contract. With a growing portfolio of commercial, residential, and hospitality projects, this role offers to take ownership of HR operations and directly support a high-impact development initiative that aligns with Vision 2030.

Why this role

This opportunity places you at the center of a development company where your HR expertise will directly influence the employee experience and operational efficiency.

• Take the lead on payroll, employee relations, increments, and policy alignment.
• Manage employee requests and ensure compliance through government portals such as Muqeem and Qiwa.
• Work in a lean setup, giving you autonomy and visibility in a high-profile project.
• Build your career within the real estate development sector, gaining exposure to large-scale, high-value projects.

What we’re looking for

This position forms part of the company’s Saudization initiative, and applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• 4–7 years of HR experience, focused on operations.
• Background in real estate development or PIF-related entities is highly desirable.
• Proven experience with Oracle HR systems, payroll, bonuses, and employee policies.
• Hands-on knowledge of government portals (Muqeem, Qiwa) and HR operations.
• Independent operator with no direct reports, comfortable in a contract role (6–9 months, extendable).