Human Resources Lead

Agility Logistics; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Agility Logistics is seeking an HR Business Partner to join our HR team, leading policies and procedures implementation and partnering with leaders on workforce planning and regional talent initiatives. The role will bridge country operations with Corporate HR on strategy, governance, and key people initiatives.

You will oversee government relations, regulatory compliance, and end-to-end employee lifecycle activities, ensuring accurate payroll inputs and HR operations alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on generalist functions.
• Supervisory experience in HR is preferred; HR certification is a plus and strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and people risk; act as liaison between country businesses and Corporate HR on strategy and governance.
• Manage workforce-related government transactions and labor compliance via Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, Mudad, and other platforms; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle activities—recruitment, onboarding, performance, and offboarding; coordinate payroll inputs and HR operations with Shared Services.
• Drive Saudisation and localization initiatives; advise leaders on compliance with national targets and work authorization; support regulatory audits.
• Support employer brand and market presence by elevating the company’s local employer brand through partnerships and talent events.

Skills

HR Strategy

Workforce Planning

Talent Management

Regulatory Compliance

Employee Relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HR software

Applicant Tracking Systems

MS Office

Job description

The HR Business Partner at Agility will be an integral part of our human resources team leading various HR functions and ensuring the effective implementation of HR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Business & Corporate HR Partnership

Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent management, and people risk. Act as the primary liaison between country businesses and Corporate HR on strategy, governance, and people initiatives. Escalate significant compliance or organizational risks. Participate in regional and corporate HR projects.

Government Relations & Workforce Compliance

Manage workforce-related government transactions and labor compliance via Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, Mudad, and other relevant platforms. Ensure compliance with applicable employment, immigration, and labor regulations. Monitor the evolving KSA regulatory and legislative landscape and proactively advise business leaders and Corporate HR on required actions and potential impacts. Drive Saudization initiatives and support work authorization, employment registration, and regulatory audits.

Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations

Oversee end-to-end lifecycle activities—recruitment, onboarding, performance, talent reviews, mobility, and offboarding. Coordinate payroll inputs and HR operations with Corporate HR and shared services; maintain accurate workforce data. Manage employee relations matters—including grievances, disciplinaries, and investigations.

Culture Engagement & Nationalization

Drive engagement and retention initiatives that promote a positive, high‑performing culture. Lead workforce localization initiatives and advise business leaders on compliance with national employment targets and requirements. Partner with leaders to attract, develop, and retain local talent; build relationships with educational institutions and external partners to strengthen national talent pipelines. Support national talent development programs and initiatives that contribute to long‑term workforce sustainability and capability building.

Employer Brand & Market Presence

Support the development and visibility of the company’s employer brand in KSA, positioning the organization as an employer of choice in the local market. Leverage external partnerships, talent events, and community engagement to strengthen brand presence and attract top local talent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on generalist functions.
• Previous supervisory experience in HR is preferred.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws and regulations.

Skills and Competencies

Technical

• Proficient in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in recruitment software and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Ability to analyze HR metrics and generate reports.

Behavioral

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Quality and Results focused
• Learning Agility
• Creativity and innovation
• Service Excellence
• Agility and Adaptability
• Communication
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving