HR Manager – transportation and logistics | Saudi Arabia

Rawaj-HCM; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Rawaj HCM Jobs is seeking an HR Manager to lead the transformation of the HR function in a leading logistics and transportation company. You will develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and systems that align with business objectives and ensure full compliance with Saudi Labor Law.

Build a structured HR department, drive workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, and organizational development across the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification such as CIPD, SHRM, SPHRi preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience.
• At least 5 years in an HR Manager or equivalent leadership role.
• Experience in logistics/transport/industrial sectors preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and HR platforms.
• Experience in HR policy design and governance.
• Hands-on experience in workforce planning, talent acquisition, and compensation.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR function and oversee HR operations across the organization.
• Assess HR function and implement development plan.
• Develop HR policies and internal regulations compliant with Saudi Labor Law.
• Ensure compliance with Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, Muqeem, and HR requirements.
• Review organizational structure, roles, reporting lines, and authorities.
• Manage workforce planning, recruitment, and onboarding.
• Design and manage compensation, benefits, and salary administration.
• Develop performance management systems and KPIs.
• Lead employee relations, investigations, and grievance handling.
• Identify training needs and implement learning initiatives.
• Coach HR team and prepare executive workforce analytics.
• Provide strategic HR recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Arabic fluency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Professional certification such as CIPD/SHRM/SPHRi

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Leverage your abilities and join the dynamic team of a leading logistics and transportation company specializing in road transportation, freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, and supply chain solutions.

The HR Manager will lead the transformation of the Human Resources function by developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and systems that support business objectives while ensuring full compliance with Saudi Labor Law. The role is responsible for building a structured HR department, leading workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compensation & benefits, and organizational development across the company.

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the Human Resources function and oversee all HR operations across the organization.
• Assess the current HR function, identify improvement areas, and implement a comprehensive HR development plan.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and internal regulations in compliance with Saudi Labor Law.
• Ensure compliance with government platforms including Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, Muqeem, and Ministry of Human Resources requirements.
• Review and develop the organizational structure, job descriptions, reporting lines, and delegated authorities.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, selection, and onboarding activities.
• Design and manage compensation, benefits, grading structures, and salary administration.
• Develop and implement performance management systems, KPIs, and employee evaluation processes.
• Lead employee relations activities, disciplinary actions, investigations, and grievance handling.
• Identify training and development needs and implement annual learning initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop the HR team to improve operational effectiveness.Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics for executive management.
• Support senior management by providing strategic HR recommendations and ensuring organizational compliance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CIPD, SHRM, SPHRi, or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in Human Resources.
• At least 5 years of experience in an HR Manager or equivalent leadership role.
• Previous experience in logistics, transportation, construction, manufacturing, or operational industries is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and government HR platforms.
• Proven experience in developing HR policies, procedures, organizational structures, and HR governance.
• Hands-on experience in workforce planning, talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, performance management, employee relations, and organizational development.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in HR systems, Microsoft Excel, and HR reporting tools.
• Fluency in Arabic is required, with a good command of English.