Localization Manager

Americana Restaurants; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic HR professional to lead Saudization efforts in KSA. This role involves translating strategic objectives into actionable plans, overseeing recruitment processes, and enhancing employee engagement through tailored development programs. The ideal candidate will foster strong relationships with local institutions and government bodies, ensuring compliance with nationalization regulations while promoting a culture of inclusion and pride. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering Saudi talent and driving impactful change in the workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic HR planning and Saudization initiatives.
• Strong background in recruitment and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Translate Saudization strategy into actionable plans with clear timelines.
• Oversee recruitment processes and maintain candidate engagement.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Recruitment Strategies

Employee Engagement

Training & Development

Cultural Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

PowerPoint

HR Software

Job description

Location: KSA/ Riyadh

Reports to: HR Director KSA

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

Strategic Objectives & Reporting:

• Translate the Saudization strategy into a detailed, actionable plan with clear timelines and deliverables.
• Regularly monitor progress against strategic objectives and provide in-depth quarterly updates in PowerPoint format.
• Ensure alignment with organizational goals while remaining agile to adapt to evolving regulations (Nitaqat, HRDF, etc.) and internal feedback.

Candidate Attraction & Recruitment:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local universities, technical institutes, governmental training bodies, and community organizations to access top Saudi talent.
• Develop and execute targeted campaigns for career fairs, university activations, and government collaboration programs (e.g., Tamheer, HRDF), ensuring high visibility among Saudi nationals.
• Oversee and facilitate every stage of the recruitment process, from candidate engagement to onboarding, ensuring seamless communication and commitment from all parties. This includes:
• Speaking with candidates to gauge interest, commitment, and capabilities
• Facilitating interviews and collecting feedback
• Coordinating document collection, medicals, start dates, onboarding tours, and day-one introductions
• Maintaining an updated Saudization candidate tracker for reporting and compliance

Employee Engagement & Development:

• Partner with the Learning & Development team to design and implement tailored training and development programs aimed at career progression and skills enhancement for Saudi employees.
• Conduct regular check-ins and feedback sessions with Saudi employees to identify challenges, development needs, and successes, proposing solutions in coordination with HR leadership and P&C partners.
• Ensure Saudi employees have a clear understanding of their roles, KPIs, and performance expectations through alignment with managers and HR support.

Cultural Integration & Branding:

• Lead planning and execution of KSA-centric initiatives such as Saudi National Day, Founding Day, and other cultural events to promote inclusion and national pride.
• Enhance employer branding by promoting the company’s Saudization efforts and achievements across internal and external platforms, including Viva Engage and LinkedIn.

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary liaison with Saudi government entities such as MHRSD, GOSI, HRDF, and other relevant authorities to ensure compliance with nationalization regulations.
• Develop collaborative partnerships with internal departments and external stakeholders to support Saudization goals and drive results.