Human Resources Specialist

EXERGY; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to European leadership

Two-territory HR leadership

Career development opportunities

Job summary

EXERGY is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to own the HR function across Saudi Arabia, reporting directly to the European leadership team. This hands-on role requires navigating a fast-paced, multinational environment and shaping people strategy in two key territories.

The successful candidate will lead HR across Saudi Arabia, collaborate with European leadership, and drive HR operations, governance, and talent development initiatives to support regional expansion.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years proven HR management experience in a multinational organisation.
• Experience managing HR responsibilities across territories beyond Saudi Arabia is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labour law; UAE labour law experience is an advantage.
• Fluent in English and Arabic; able to operate in a matrixed international structure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the HR team across Saudi Arabia.
• Act as the primary HR contact for senior stakeholders in the region, reporting to Europe.
• Oversee end-to-end HR operations including employee relations, performance management, and Saudization/Emiratization compliance.
• Partner with European leadership to align regional HR practices with global policy and strategy.
• Support organisational change, workforce planning, and talent development initiatives.
• Ensure consistent HR practice and governance across both territories.

Skills

HR management experience

Bilingual English/Arabic

Cross-territory experience

Saudi Labour Law knowledge

Job description

Our client is a well-established European organisation with a significant international footprint and a long-standing presence in the Middle East. Known for its strong operational culture and steady global growth, the business is now looking to strengthen its HR leadership in Saudi Arabia as part of its continued regional expansion.

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to take ownership of the HR function across Saudi Arabia, reporting directly into the European leadership team. This is a pivotal, hands‑on role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, multinational environment and wants to make a tangible impact on people strategy across two key territories.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the HR team across Saudi Arabia
• Act as the primary HR point of contact for senior stakeholders in the region, reporting into Europe
• Oversee end‑to‑end HR operations including employee relations, performance management, and Saudization/Emiratization compliance
• Partner with European leadership to align regional HR practices with global policy and strategy
• Support organisational change, workforce planning, and talent development initiatives
• Ensure consistent HR practice and governance across both territories

Requirements

• At least 3-6+ years proven HR management experience gained within a multinational organisation
• Prior experience managing HR responsibilities across territories beyond Saudi Arabia is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labour law; UAE labour law experience an advantage
• Confident operating in a matrixed structure, reporting to international leadership
• Willingness and flexibility to travel regularly across the Middle East and Europe
• Fluent English and Arabic is essential

What's On Offer

• The opportunity to lead HR across two strategically important territories for a truly global organisation
• Direct exposure to senior European leadership
• A platform to shape and professionalise the regional HR function