Regional HR Director

Michael Page (UAE); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Saudi national HR Generalist/Leader for a regional luxury retail client in Riyadh. The role involves shaping the HR strategy, workforce planning, global best practices, and leading change across a high-growth organization.

The candidate should have a degree in HR (MBA/CIPD preferred), 10+ years in HR with line management, and a track record in retail or luxury brands. Strong communication and change leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Saudi national required.
• Degree in Human Resources, MBA, or CIPD preferred.
• 10+ years of experience with line management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional HR strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead Talent Acquisition, workforce planning and employer branding.
• Drive performance management and employee engagement initiatives.
• Design compensation and benefits structures; manage payroll implications.
• Ensure compliance with GCC labour laws and HR policies.
• Promote organisational development and DEI initiatives.
• Implement HRIS, dashboards and HR analytics; leverage data for decisions.
• Develop CSR programs and ESG-aligned wellbeing initiatives.
• Create HR contingency plans and support business continuity.

Skills

HR Strategy

Talent Acquisition

Workforce Planning

Performance Mgmt

Employee Engagement

Compensation & Benefits

HR Policy

DEI Initiatives

HRIS & Analytics

CSR & Well-being

Education

HR Degree / MBA

CIPD

HR Certification

Tools

HRIS

HR Analytics

Job description

• Are you a Saudi National HR generalist looking to join a regional player?
• Do you have luxury retail industry experience?

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a retail player with phenomenal growth potential for international expansion

Job Description

Key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and execute regional HR strategy aligned with business goals; advise leadership on workforce planning and organisational design.
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Implement recruitment strategies, succession planning, and employer branding initiatives.
• Performance Management & Engagement: Drive performance systems, leadership development, and employee engagement programs.
• Compensation & Benefits: Design competitive pay structures, manage payroll, and introduce innovative benefits.
• Compliance & Employee Relations: Ensure adherence to GCC labour laws, manage HR policies, and handle employee relations.
• Organisational Development & Culture: Promote corporate culture, lead DEI initiatives, and manage change strategies.
• HR Technology & Analytics: Implement HRIS, dashboards, and automation; leverage data for decision-making.
• CSR & Well-being: Develop CSR programs, wellness initiatives, and align HR with ESG principles.
• Crisis Management: Create HR contingency plans and ensure business continuity during disruptions.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Saudi National
• Relevant Degree in Human Resources, MBA, CIPD
• Minimum 10+ years of experience with proven track record in line management
• Retail Industry experience (luxury ideal)
• Dynamic, strong communicator
• Passion for impact and change

What's on Offer

There is a competitive package of up to 60,000 SAR + Benefits with flexibility depending on experience and the unrivalled opportunity to lead and shape a HR function in a high growth organisation