Human Resources Director - Non expat

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

Job summary

A growing hospitality business in Jeddah is looking for an HR Director to lead recruitment across the Middle East & Africa. The ideal candidate will enhance HR policies, drive employee engagement, and manage organizational development. Requires at least 5 years in senior HR roles and a deep understanding of the Saudi work culture. This is an exciting opportunity for Saudi nationals to contribute significantly during a phase of growth and regional expansion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading HR strategy & organisational development.
• 5+ years in a senior HR role such as HR Director or Head of HR.
• Experience in multi-site, multi-country operations.

Responsibilities

• Strengthening HR policies and procedures.
• Elevating the training & development functions.
• Driving employee engagement & performance management programs.

Skills

Fluency in English

Deep understanding of Saudi work culture

Stakeholder management skills

Job description

Head of Recruitment - Middle East & Africa

An exciting new position for Saudi nationals as HR Director with this expanding hospitality business based in Jeddah. The role requires a strategic leader with strong expertise in policy development, organisational culture, change management & HR digital transformation, capable of ensuring alignment with business goals during this critical phase of growth & regional expansion.

As HR Director you’ll be responsible for strengthening HR policies, elevating the training & development functions, enhancing HR Business Partnering, & driving employee engagement & performance management programs.

The ideal HR Director will have proven experience leading HR strategy & organisational development in large-scale operations, possess strong business acumen & stakeholder management skills, with a background in food service, retail, or FMCG industry.

Requirements:

• Saudi with fluency in English
• Possesses a deep understanding of Saudi work culture & labour environment, able to balance traditional values with modern HR practices
• At least 5 years in a senior role as HR Director, Head of HR etc…
• Proven experience in multi-site, multi-country operations (preferably in food service, retail, or FMCG).