Human Resources Manager

Abdulaziz Al Goraniss Co.; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Abdulaziz Al Goraniss Co. seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to own the HR function, reporting to Executive Management and guiding strategy, policies and performance across its diversified activities.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, building a high-performing HR team, delivering compliance with Saudi Labor Law, Saudization, and government platform workflows such as Qiwa and GOSI. You will drive HRIS projects and people development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience.
• HR leadership experience and Saudi Arabia operations.
• Fluent in Arabic and English; strong leadership and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR function end-to-end and develop the HR team.
• Develop and improve HR policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Design org structures, job descriptions and workforce plans.
• Own recruitment from manpower planning to onboarding.
• Establish performance management, KPIs and appraisals.
• Oversee compensation, benefits and governance.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary procedures and investigations.
• Ensure Saudi Labor Law compliance and Saudization.
• Oversee HRIS implementation and digital HR transformation.
• Deliver HR analytics and executive dashboards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Integrity

Discretion

Confidentiality

Analytical

Organizational skills

Reporting

Arabic & English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration

Tools

Qiwa

GOSI

Mudad

Muqeem

Job description

Abdulaziz Al Goraniss Co. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to take full ownership of the Company’s HR function. This is a senior leadership position reporting to Executive Management, with direct accountability for HR strategy, systems, policies and performance across the Company’s diversified business activities. The successful candidate will build and strengthen the HR function, lead the HR team, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on all people-related matters. The role is hands‑on and combines strategic responsibility with disciplined operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the HR function end to end and manage the performance and development of the HR team.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve HR policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Design and maintain organizational structures, job descriptions and workforce plans aligned with business objectives.
• Own recruitment and talent acquisition, from manpower planning through onboarding.
• Establish and manage performance management frameworks, KPIs and appraisal cycles.
• Manage compensation and benefits structures, salary scales and related governance.
• Oversee employee relations, disciplinary procedures, grievances and workplace investigations.
• Administer the full employee lifecycle, including contracts, attendance, leave, transfers and end-of-service.
• Ensure full compliance with Saudi Labor Law, Saudization requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Manage Company transactions and compliance across Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, Muqeem and related government platforms.
• Deliver HR reporting, analytics and executive dashboards that support management decision-making.
• Lead HRIS implementation and the digital transformation of HR processes.
• Plan and oversee training and employee development programs.
• Support Executive Management with practical, well-reasoned HR recommendations and risk assessment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Proven experience in an HR management or HR leadership position.
• Substantial practical HR experience within Saudi Arabia.
• Strong working knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and its practical application.
• Hands‑on experience with Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, Muqeem and related government platforms.
• Professional proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High standards of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical, organizational and reporting ability.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM, CIPD, HRCI or an equivalent professional HR certification.
• Experience establishing or restructuring an HR function within a multi‑activity or group environment.
• Experience implementing HRIS or HR digital transformation initiatives.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.