HR Operations Manager / HR Lead - Group Operations

Ultimate Peaks; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diversified holding group in Saudi Arabia is looking for an HR Operations Manager to oversee HR operations across multiple entities. This critical role involves stabilizing HR practices, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, and managing employee lifecycle processes. Candidates should have 5–8 years of hands-on HR operations experience, a solid understanding of Saudi Labor Law, and be fluent in Arabic. This is an execution-focused position in a transitional environment and offers a competitive salary package up to 20,000 SAR.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of HR operations experience is required.
• Solid understanding of GOSI and Saudization processes.
• Hands-on experience with Saudi HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day HR operations across group entities.
• Standardize HR processes, policies, and employee documentation.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes like onboarding and off-boarding.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and create accurate contracts.

Skills

HR operations experience

Understanding of Saudi Labor Law

Ability to manage employee lifecycle processes

Hands-on HR experience

Building structure from ambiguity

Fluent in Arabic

Working proficiency in English

Job description

Location: Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting to: Group HR / Executive Management

Role Purpose

A diversified holding group is seeking an HR Operations Manager to lead the initial HR operations phase across group entities. This role is hands‑on and execution‑focused, responsible for stabilizing HR operations, standardizing practices, and ensuring compliance during an early transformation stage. The role is ideal for a strong HR operator who can “run the engine” while higher‑level strategy is being shaped.

Key Responsibilities (HR Ops Focus)

• Run day‑to‑day HR operations across group entities
• Standardize HR processes, policies, and employee documentation
• Manage employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, contracts, probation, off‑boarding)
• Ensure accurate contracts aligned with Saudi Labor Law
• Coordinate GOSI, Saudization, and government platforms (Qiwa, Mudad, Absher)
• Support payroll coordination and monthly HR data validation
• Create and maintain employee records, files, and HR trackers
• Support implementation or cleanup of HR systems (HRIS if applicable)
• Act as first‑line HR support for managers and employees
• Escalate complex cases to senior HR or legal when needed
• Prepare basic HR reports (headcount, turnover, contracts, status)

What This Role Is

• Execution‑heavy and operational
• Suitable for early‑stage or transition environments
• Focused on stability, order, and compliance
• Clear ownership and accountability

What This Role Is Not

• ✖Not a strategic CHRO role
• ✖Not policy design at board level
• ✖Not a people‑culture transformation lead

Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 5–8 years of HR operations experience
• Strong hands‑on experience with Saudi HR operations
• Solid understanding of Saudi Labor Law, GOSI, and Saudization
• Experience working with multi‑entity or fast‑growing organizations
• Comfortable building structure from ambiguity
• Arabic required; English working proficiency
• Saudi national preferred

How to Apply

This role is managed confidentially by Ultimate Peaks – Talent & Strategy.

Candidates may apply by sharing a CV and short summary of HR operations experience via the Quick Apply link.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

Benefits

• Monthly salary up to 20,000 SAR (all‑inclusive, depending on experience)