Strategic HR Director — Defence & Saudi Localisation

RIG (Recruitment International Group)

Riyadh

On-site

SAR 450,000 - 650,000

Full time

8 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Salary: Competitive
Benefits: To be discussed

Job summary

RIG (Recruitment International Group) seeks an experienced HR Director to lead the human resources function for a growing Saudi defence organisation in Riyadh. This senior role shapes the people strategy, workforce planning and localisation programmes to support rapid growth and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with the CEO and senior executives to build high-performing HR operations, develop talent, and ensure governance across compensation, performance and workforce planning in a highly

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, business, management or related field.
  • CIPD/SHRM or equivalent qualification is advantageous.
  • Strong knowledge of Saudi labour law and localisation requirements.
  • 10+ years HR experience with management or director-level responsibilities.
  • Experience in defence, military, aerospace or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the organisation's people strategy.
  • Lead workforce planning and Saudiisation initiatives.
  • Oversee compensation, benefits and performance management.
  • Ensure HR governance and compliance in a highly regulated sector.
  • Partner with CEO and senior leaders to drive talent development.

Skills

HR leadership
Strategy development
Stakeholder management
Saudi labour law knowledge
Talent development
Saudi localisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Management
CIPD/SHRM or equivalent

Tools

HR software
HR analytics

Job description

RIG (Recruitment International Group) seeks an experienced HR Director to lead the human resources function for a growing Saudi defence organisation in Riyadh. This senior role shapes the people strategy, workforce planning and localisation programmes to support rapid growth and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with the CEO and senior executives to build high-performing HR operations, develop talent, and ensure governance across compensation, performance and workforce planning in a highly

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