Senior Manager - Human Resources

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company is seeking a seasoned Senior Manager - HR Operations to oversee HR processes in Saudi Arabia and Dubai. This role involves ensuring compliance with local laws and liaising with global HR leadership to drive operational excellence. Candidates should have 10-14 years of HR experience, particularly in Saudi & UAE operations, alongside strong communication skills. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Benefits

Leadership role with regional impact

Opportunity to partner with global HR leaders

Qualifications

• 10-14 years of HR experience, with strong exposure to Saudi & UAE operations.
• Expertise in labor laws, payroll, compliance, and HR processes.
• Experience in multinational / matrix environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• English fluency required, Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations for Saudi & Dubai: onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employee lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi & UAE labor laws, immigration, and payroll regulations.
• Partner with US-based HR leadership to align with global HR strategies.
• Manage HR systems, reporting, and employee data accuracy.
• Support performance management, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Oversee vendor relationships for payroll, benefits, immigration.

Skills

Reporting

Payroll

HR Operations

Onboarding

Performance Management

Benefits

HR Systems

Employee Engagement

Job description

What you will do

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Manager - HR Operations to lead and oversee HR operations across our Saudi Arabia and Dubai offices. This role will ensure seamless execution of HR processes, strong compliance with regional employment laws, and alignment with global HR strategies. Acting as a bridge between local teams and the global HR leadership in the US, you will drive operational excellence, employee experience, and continuous improvement across the HR function.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations for Saudi & Dubai: onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employee lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi & UAE labor laws, immigration, and payroll regulations.
• Partner with US-based HR leadership to align with global HR strategies.
• Manage HR systems, reporting, and employee data accuracy.
• Support performance management, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Oversee vendor relationships (payroll, benefits, immigration partners).

What you should bring

• 10-14 years of HR experience, with strong exposure to Saudi & UAE operations.
• Expertise in labor laws, payroll, compliance, and HR processes.
• Experience in multinational / matrix environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• English fluency required Arabic preferred.

What we Offer

A leadership role with regional impact and global exposure.

Opportunity to partner with global HR leaders and shape HR operations for a growing business.

Skills Required

• Reporting
• Payroll
• Hr Operations
• Onboarding
• Performance Management
• Benefits
• HR Systems
• Employee Engagement