Human Resources Manager

Antal International Network; Riyadh; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in the region is seeking a Human Resources Manager to identify and address HR needs across branches. The role involves coordinating with department heads, overseeing talent acquisition, and implementing HR functions aligned with the bank's policies. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of HR experience, strong communication skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This position is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of HR experience, preferably in a banking or corporate setting.
• Solid understanding of HR systems, procedures, and labor law compliance.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with department heads regarding their recruitment needs.
• Coordinate HR service delivery with HQ units and Centers of Excellence.
• Manage performance evaluation processes and respond to inquiries.
• Implement succession planning strategies to identify talent.
• Oversee employee engagement initiatives and communicate policies.

Skills

Strong command of English

Problem-solving abilities

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Banking, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR management systems

Job description

Job: Human Resources Manager

Location: Riyadh - KSA

Industry: Banking

Job Objective: To identify and address human resource needs across the Saudi Arabia branches by coordinating with department heads and implementing core HR functions—includingtalent acquisition, learning and development, performance management, and career planning—in alignment with the bank’s approved policies and procedures to achieve strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Communicates with department heads regarding their needs to fill any vacancies, in coordination with theTalent Acquisition Unit, by participating in selecting suitable candidates and conducting interviews. Also participates in identifying future roles for the sector in coordination with those department heads and other departments in the bank.
2. Coordinates with variousCenters of Excellence, department heads, and HR units at the HQ level to ensure the effective delivery of required HR services to the sector.
3. Works continuously with department heads and theLearning and Development Department – HQ,to determine learning needs and develop programs and other learning initiatives (including coaching and mentoring) that help achieve objectives.
4. Participates in managing theperformance evaluation process(in all its stages) for the departments and ensures the review of initial evaluation results, including studying the leveling outcomes according to approved instructions, to ensure the process is properly managed, in addition to responding to any inquiries regarding the entire process.
5. Communicates with theCompensation and Benefits Unit – HQ,regarding the provision of support and consultation, reviews employee-related compensation and benefits in the assigned departments, and takes the necessary action as per procedure.
6. Works on implementing theapproved succession planning strategyand identifying talented employees in accordance with the approved policy to ensure a suitable second-line leadership pipeline is in place for the relevant departments at the right time.
7. Coordinates with departments to implementemployee engagement initiativesto ensure HR policies and any changes are clearly communicated, understood, and implemented to ensure compliance.
8. Oversees/follows up on employees’ social occasions and participates in them. Proposes, supervises, and implements recreational and social activities for employees to create a pleasant atmosphere. Manages the solicitation, distribution, and renewal of offers from external companies providing perks to bank employees, to increase their loyalty by offering non-financial incentives, in coordination with theInternal Communications Unit in the HR Department – HQ.
9. Provides support and consultation on various HR topics, including disciplinary actions. Reviews HR statistical reports and offers appropriate recommendations to support effective decision-making.
10. Monitors and ensures the implementation of HR policies in the assigned departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws and/or regulations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Banking, or a related field.
• Minimum of3 years of HR experience, preferably in a banking or corporate setting.
• Strong command ofEnglish(reading and writing).
• Solid understanding ofHR systems, procedures, and labor law compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR management systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, negotiation, and organizational abilities.