KSA HR Operations Leader: Saudization & Talent Growth

Al Faris United For Trading Services; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Faris United For Trading Services in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Saudi National HR Manager to lead HR operations across the KSA business, driving strategy, workforce planning, employee engagement, talent development and compliance.

The role focuses on Saudization, onboarding, performance management, and HR digital transformation, partnering with business leaders to align HR initiatives with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; MBA and HR certifications preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive HR experience including leadership-level responsibilities.
• Experience managing HR operations within KSA and knowledge of Saudization and localization.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HR operations across KSA business operations.
• Drive recruitment, workforce planning, onboarding, and employee lifecycle management.
• Ensure compliance with KSA labour laws and government regulations.
• Manage Saudization programs and workforce localization initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and organizational development programs.
• Support performance management, succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational objectives.
• Support HR digital transformation and HRMS implementation and process improvements.
• Oversee compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, and HR reporting.
• Maintain HR records, compliance documentation, and regulatory reporting requirements.

Skills

HR operations

Manpower planning

Recruitment

Employee relations

Performance management

Compliance

Leadership

Saudi national

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

MBA

HR certifications (CIPD/SHRM)

Tools

HRMS/ERP systems

Job description

Al Faris United For Trading Services in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Saudi National HR Manager to lead HR operations across the KSA business, driving strategy, workforce planning, employee engagement, talent development and compliance.

The role focuses on Saudization, onboarding, performance management, and HR digital transformation, partnering with business leaders to align HR initiatives with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.