Strategic HR Director - Food Retail, KSA

Florence International Consulting; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer and retailer in KSA seeks a strategic HR Director based in Riyadh. This role aims to build a modern HR department aligned with global standards, overseeing a team of over 30 HR professionals and ensuring effective recruitment and training strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in the retail sector, preferably food retail.
• At least 10-15 years experience in HR.
• Background in a leading multinational company.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 30+ HR staff.
• Review current HR policies and improve training schedules.
• Enhance employee satisfaction and streamline recruitment policies.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Employee Satisfaction

Training Development

Job description

HR Director - KSA - Food Manufacturer/Retailer

HR Director

My Client is a leading food manufacturer and retailer in KSA. Based in Riyadh, they have stores across KSA and they have been identified as a company of huge potential by outside investors.
They have recently restructured the Finance division and now they are looking for a HR Director to complete the team.

The HR Director will lead a team of 30+ HR staff and will have a small team of direct reports. You will need to conduct a full review of current HR policies. Key tasks will include improving the training schedule, and employee satisfaction, of the existing sales force, improving the current recruitment policies and consolidating current training projects.

This is a strategic role. The company wants to create a modern HR department which functions at a consistently high level in line with global best practice.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in the retail sector – even better within food retail
• Experience within KSA
• At least 10-15 years experience
• Worked for a leading multinational
• A strong personality able to drive change

It would be an advantage to speak Arabic although it is not a must.

This is an urgent position with a competitive package.
Please respond to this advert and I will contact you to discuss the position further.

HR Director

My Client is a leading food manufacturer and retailer in KSA. Based in Riyadh, they have stores across KSA and they have been identified as a company of huge potential by outside investors.
They have recently restructured the Finance division and now they are looking for a HR Director to complete the team.

The HR Director will lead a team of 30+ HR staff and will have a small team of direct reports. You will need to conduct a full review of current HR policies. Key tasks will include improving the training schedule, and employee satisfaction, of the existing sales force, improving the current recruitment policies and consolidating current training projects.

This is a strategic role. The company wants to create a modern HR department which functions at a consistently high level in line with global best practice.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in the retail sector – even better within food retail
• Experience within KSA
• At least 10-15 years experience
• Worked for a leading multinational
• A strong personality able to drive change

It would be an advantage to speak Arabic although it is not a must.

This is an urgent position with a competitive package.
Please respond to this advert and I will contact you to discuss the position

About The Company

Florence Consulting is a boutique search consultancy dedicated to introducing senior candidates within Finance and Accounting, Internal Audit and Human Resources.

Our International arm is head quartered in Dubai where we recruit across the Middle East with a particular focus on the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

By combining our technical understanding and on the ground experience we offer a professional and personal service to both candidates and clients.