193 Hr Director jobs in Saudi Arabia

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led , resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility , we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

Click “Apply” to get started.

What will this role achieve?

• The HR Director must be an experienced professional with deep knowledge of all matters concerning HR department and should be able to manage programs and lead the staff with a strategic mindset to ensure that company’s all HR needs are being met and are aligned with the company’s business objectives.
• Anticipate all upcoming Admin challenges, laws and regulations changes and act proactively to assure smooth business continuity
• Provide leadership and guidance to the HR team and ensure a high level of professionalism, customer service and responsiveness.

To apply for this role you will need to be a Saudi National

What will be your key deliverables?

• Acting as the Primary HRBP to the Saudi GM, and the leadership team, leading the HR agenda that serves the business.
• Assure all company admin and HR practices are up to date and compliant to the Saudi laws and regulations.
• Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution, grievance handling and disciplinary actions.
• Develop corporate plans for a variety of HR matters such as compensation, benefits, health, and safety etc.
• Act to support the human factor in the company by devising strategies for performance, evaluation, training, and development etc.
• Anticipating legal risks and proactively working towards solutions
• Oversee all HR initiatives, systems, and tactics.
• Supervise the work of HR personnel and provide guidance.
• Serve as the point of contact for employment relations and communicate with various public sector entities if and when required.
• Monitor adherence to internal policies and legal standards.
• Deal with grievances and violations invoking disciplinary action when required.
• Anticipate and resolve litigation risks.
• Report to senior management by analysing data and using HR metrics.
• In-depth HR experience as an HR Business Partner ideally within FMCG, or complex fast-paced, matrix global organisation with demonstrable ability to execute HR agenda aligned to business needs.
• High proficiency in understanding business needs and curiosity to delve deep to connect HR strategy and its deployment with business priorities.
• High level senior stakeholder engagement with the ability to effectively influence senior leaders and to flex approach and style to achieve required outcomes.
• Experience of coaching, challenging, and advising managers, senior leaders underpinned by a collaborative style of working.
• supporting organisational transformation, capability building and working with ambiguity.
• deliver cultural and organisational change to contribute to the creation of best-in-class global functions.

Bring your experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or relevant field experience
• Proven HR experience in a leading FMCG company
• Experience leading the HR function and team.
• Full understanding of the way an organization operates to meet its objectives.
• Excellent knowledge of Saudi relevant legislation and regulations.
• Strong customer focus and proven ability of building highly productive relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong relationships with HR related regulatory buddies
• Thorough knowledge of human resource management principles and best practices.
• A business acumen partnered with attention to the human element.
• Ability to use and navigate the HR systems.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Diligent and firm with high ethical standards.

A master’s degree in the field of human resources would be a plus.

Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite.

It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.

Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.

Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer.

Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite.

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better.

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward.

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.

pladis is one of the world’s fastest growing snacking companies and home to much loved brands including McVitie’s, GODIVA and Ülker. pladis also owns regional brands Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN, Verkade and many more products across sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake and chocolate.

Formed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of our 16,000-strong global workforce spans 27 bakeries across 11 countries and is united by our purpose: to ‘bring happiness with every bite’.

As a responsible business delivering the highest quality products and exceptional service, pladis’ products have the potential to reach more than four billion people across the world.

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Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don't compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led , resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility , we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

Click "Apply" to get started.

What will this role achieve?

• The HR Director must be an experienced professional with deep knowledge of all matters concerning HR department and should be able to manage programs and lead the staff with a strategic mindset to ensure that company's all HR needs are being met and are aligned with the company's business objectives.
• Anticipate all upcoming Admin challenges, laws and regulations changes and act proactively to assure smooth business continuity
• Provide leadership and guidance to the HR team and ensure a high level of professionalism, customer service and responsiveness.

To apply for this role you will need to be a Saudi National

What will be your key deliverables?

• Acting as the Primary HRBP to the Saudi GM, and the leadership team, leading the HR agenda that serves the business.
• Assure all company admin and HR practices are up to date and compliant to the Saudi laws and regulations.
• Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution, grievance handling and disciplinary actions.
• Develop corporate plans for a variety of HR matters such as compensation, benefits, health, and safety etc.
• Act to support the human factor in the company by devising strategies for performance, evaluation, training, and development etc.
• Anticipating legal risks and proactively working towards solutions
• Oversee all HR initiatives, systems, and tactics.
• Supervise the work of HR personnel and provide guidance.
• Serve as the point of contact for employment relations and communicate with various public sector entities if and when required.
• Monitor adherence to internal policies and legal standards.
• Deal with grievances and violations invoking disciplinary action when required.
• Anticipate and resolve litigation risks.
• Report to senior management by analysing data and using HR metrics.
• In-depth HR experience as an HR Business Partner ideally within FMCG, or complex fast-paced, matrix global organisation with demonstrable ability to execute HR agenda aligned to business needs.
• High proficiency in understanding business needs and curiosity to delve deep to connect HR strategy and its deployment with business priorities.
• High level senior stakeholder engagement with the ability to effectively influence senior leaders and to flex approach and style to achieve required outcomes.
• Experience of coaching, challenging, and advising managers, senior leaders underpinned by a collaborative style of working.
• supporting organisational transformation, capability building and working with ambiguity.
• deliver cultural and organisational change to contribute to the creation of best-in-class global functions.

Bring your experience.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or relevant field experience
• Proven HR experience in a leading FMCG company
• Experience leading the HR function and team.
• Full understanding of the way an organization operates to meet its objectives.
• Excellent knowledge of Saudi relevant legislation and regulations.
• Strong customer focus and proven ability of building highly productive relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong relationships with HR related regulatory buddies
• Thorough knowledge of human resource management principles and best practices.
• A business acumen partnered with attention to the human element.
• Ability to use and navigate the HR systems.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Diligent and firm with high ethical standards.

A master's degree in the field of human resources would be a plus.

Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite.

It's a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we're all unique, we also share the same values.

Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they're incredibly powerful.

Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They're part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer.

Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.

Our Values

Purpose led - We're energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite.

Agile - We're ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.

Positive - We're highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better.

Resilient - We're persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward.

Collaborative - We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we're a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that's as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.

pladis is one of the world's fastest growing snacking companies and home to much loved brands including McVitie's, GODIVA and Ülker. pladis also owns regional brands Jacob's, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN, Verkade and many more products across sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake and chocolate.

Formed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of our 16,000-strong global workforce spans 27 bakeries across 11 countries and is united by our purpose: to 'bring happiness with every bite'.

As a responsible business delivering the highest quality products and exceptional service, pladis' products have the potential to reach more than four billion people across the world.

For our Privacy policy please click here

Bringing people together is what hospitality’s all about. And we’re looking for a HR Director who can promote a positive, inspiring and motivating culture at IHG, bringing the best out of every colleague so they’re empowered to deliver truly exceptional guest experiences.

Every day is different at IHG, but you’ll mostly be:

• Building a positive work environment for all IHG colleagues throughout their career with us – from onboarding, to training and promotions, through to exit
• Leading, educating and training the wider team and General Manager on people issues and HR disciplines to enhance performance
• Developing creative ways to inspire and motivate team members to provide our hotel guests with unique experiences
• Overseeing day-to-day HR management, reporting and filing and identifying process areas for attention
• Identifying and analysing the local market to ensure our own offering remains competitive
• Enhancing our hotels’ reputation in the local community and beyond, and promoting team member involvement in the local community
• Mitigate financial risks associated with employee relations issues
• Identify and analyse local compensation and benefits practices to ensure financial competitiveness
• Ensure hiring standards and applicable laws and regulations are followed
• Create programmes to foster a positive work environment for all employees. Support and administer an annual team member satisfaction survey
• Oversee maintenance of accurate and up-to-date personnel files and records for all employees

What We need from you:

• Bachelor’s degree, higher education qualification or equivalent
• Four years of related experience in HR – supervisory experience is also beneficial
• Ability to maintain confidentiality to the extent possible in all HR-related matters

What you can expect from us:
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

Contract

• Type: CDI

Skills:

• Level: Licence
• Professional experience: Four years of related experience in HR – supervisory experience is also beneficial
• Software/Other: Must speak local language(s)

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.

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.

Overview

As a world leading and continually evolving software company, Esri is looking for a passionate and ambitious individual to join our team and be part of our rapid growth. Our Human Resources team members are brand ambassadors, relationship builders, and strategic partners who understand the intricate dynamics of the teams they support. We're seeking a seasoned human resources professional to partner with business leadership to champion, influence, and drive change within the team. We’re looking for a driven individual who wants to add value, solve problems, and impact our company culture.

Responsibilities

• Empower your team. Mentor your team through active coaching, clear direction, and regular feedback. Develop goals for human resources efforts, report on progress to the organization, communicate impact, and identify areas of opportunity. Maintain superior customer service by defining accountabilities; establishing performance objectives; providing timely, candid, and constructive performance feedback and guidance; and ensuring that all policies are understood and adhered to.
• Drive results. Drive workforce planning by partnering with leadership to anticipate talent needs and recommend improvements to full recruitment life-cycle. Provide a work environment and culture that promote customer service, staff development, and achievement.
• Be an expert. Serve as a consultative thought partner to leadership to align business needs with objectives. Manage departmental projects/initiatives and provide feedback and updates to management; this may include collaborating with peers on strategic initiatives
• Influence change. Stay connected to the competitive landscape, develop process improvements, strategies, and programs that can be incorporated across the human resources team. Understand, analyze, and implement new technologies to enhance efficiency.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience mentoring colleagues on human resources best practices
• Demonstrated track record of building successful relationships and partnerships at all organizational levels
• Solid capacity to practice behavioral competency assessments to determine best placement of talent within the organization
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, creativity, flexibility, maturity, and sound judgment
• Team player who takes initiative, is self-directed and highly motivated, and has a passion for results
• Knowledge of local wage and hour laws and benefits
• Professional command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, marketing, or communications

Recommended Qualifications

• Business understanding of software sales within high tech companies
• Experience leveraging ATS analytics and reporting
• MBA or Master’s degree in human resources, communications, industrial psychology, or marketing

The Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here .

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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Rgheeb is looking for a strategic and results-driven Human Resources Manager to join our leadership team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that align with the overall business goals of the organization. You will lead various HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, and employee relations, ensuring a positive and productive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will possess extensive HR experience, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep understanding of labor laws and best practices. If you are passionate about driving organizational success through effective human resource management and fostering an inclusive environment, we encourage you to apply for this important role at Rgheeb.

• Develop and implement HR strategies that support the company's mission and enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Oversee the recruitment and selection process to attract and retain top talent.
• Lead employee onboarding, training, and development initiatives to promote continuous learning.
• Manage performance management processes and support career development for employees.
• Address and resolve employee relations issues with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations while updating company policies as necessary.
• Monitor HR metrics and analyze data to drive decision-making and improve HR practices.
• Collaborate with senior management to foster a culture of engagement, diversity, and inclusion.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in HR management, with a focus on strategic human resource initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and regulations.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage diverse teams effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong emphasis on building relationships.
• Proficient in HR software and MS Office Suite.