Human Resources Manager

BlackSand Capital; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 290,160 - 424,080; Full time

Job summary

Blacksand, the development arm of Alabdullatif Group, seeks an experienced HR Manager to establish and lead the HR function in Riyadh. The role covers talent acquisition, employee relations, HR operations, compliance, and building policies and systems to attract, develop, and retain top talent.

Key duties include partnering with department heads on hiring, steering onboarding, managing enforcement of Saudi labor law, HR reporting, and implementing compensation and payroll processes in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• SHRM or CIPD certifications are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with department heads to plan and execute hiring across the company.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment: job posts, sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and closing.
• Oversee onboarding experience for new joiners to ensure smooth integration.
• Lead performance management cycles, including goal setting, feedback, and evaluations.
• Drive engagement, culture, and retention initiatives.

Skills

HR Management

Saudi Labor Law

HRIS

Recruitment & Onboarding

Performance Management

Compensation & Payroll

Policy Development

Stakeholder Management

Bilingual Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

SHRM / CIPD certification

Tools

Oracle HCM

SAP SuccessFactors

BambooHR

Job description

Blacksand, the development arm of Alabdullatif Group, is a key player in residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, and logistics projects. Known for its commitment to quality and innovation, Blacksand focuses on creating integrated communities and modern developments that meet the highest industry standards.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to establish and lead the human resources function at Blacksand. The role covers talent acquisition, employee relations, HR operations, compliance, and building the policies, systems, and practices that will enable Blacksand to attract, develop, and retain the best people.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

• Partner with department heads to plan and execute hiring across the company.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment: job posts, sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and closing.
• Build and own the onboarding experience for new joiners to ensure a smooth start and strong integration.

Employee Relations and Engagement

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees on HR matters, resolving day-to-day queries and issues.
• Lead performance management cycles, including goal setting, feedback, and evaluations.
• Drive engagement, culture, and retention initiatives across the company.

HR Operations and Compliance

• Oversee HR operations, including contracts, personnel files, leave, and end-of-service processes.
• Ensure full compliance with Saudi labor law, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) requirements, GOSI, and Saudization (Nitaqat) targets.
• Manage government-related processes including Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, iqama, and exit/re-entry as needed.

Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll

• Establish and administer compensation, benefits, and payroll processes in coordination with finance.
• Lead benchmarking, salary reviews, and benefits enhancements to stay competitive in the Riyadh market.

Policies, Systems, and Reporting

• Establish, maintain, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Select and own the HRIS, providing leadership with clear people data and dashboards.
• Prepare and deliver monthly HR reports on headcount, hiring, attrition, and Saudization directly to the executive team.

Building the HR Function

• Build the HR team over time as Blacksand grows.
• Establish and continuously improve HR processes, tools, and standards from the ground up.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent HR certifications are highly preferred.

Experience

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with meaningful time in a generalist or manager capacity.
• Experience in real estate, construction, hospitality, or a comparable multi-project business is a strong plus.
• Track record of working across both office-based and site-based workforces preferred.
• Experience setting up or scaling an HR function from an early stage is a strong plus.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law, HRSD portals (Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI), and Saudization requirements.
• Hands-on experience with an HRIS (Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, BambooHR, or similar) and Excel-based reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management, discretion, and communication skills.

Other Requirements

• Familiarity with the Saudi and GCC talent market.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced developer environment.
• Fluent English and Arabic required.

Thank you for your interest in joining Blacksand! We look forward to reviewing your application.