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Our client is a leading international Engineering, Construction & Energy industry leader, operating in a joint venture with a large Saudi company. They are currently seeking a Human Resources Director to join their operations in Riyadh, KSA.

The purpose of this position is to ensure the implementation of a sustainable HR strategy and performance to enable the company to achieve its goals. This includes responsibilities such as individual resourcing, talent development, compensation & benefits, and learning and development. The role also involves managing the Administration function, covering general administration, security, medical services, and government relations.

• Degree qualified in Business Administration or Human Resources
• 10+ years of experience within an HR department
• Experience with technical organizations such as Engineering, Construction, and Energy
• Experience working with international organizations
• Fluent in English and Arabic, reading and writing

Propel Consult provides a service aligned with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to recruitment stems from our commitment to professionalism and quality service.

We have established relationships with leading indigenous and multinational organizations across the Middle East and internationally, including countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, and Sudan.

Our resources are focused into five specialist divisions:

• Banking & Finance
• Human Resources
• Oil & Gas
• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering

The ideal candidate will support the full scope of Human Resources responsibilities and partner with the organization on strategic initiatives. They will maintain and enhance the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating human resources policies, programs, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for retail store and head office positions.
• Develop hiring strategies to attract, select, and retain top talent.
• Ensure workforce planning aligns with seasonal demands and business growth.
• Act as a trusted advisor to management and employees on HR policies and practices.
• Handle employee concerns, grievances, and disciplinary actions fairly and promptly.
• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Implement and oversee performance appraisal systems.
• Support managers in setting clear KPIs and conducting regular feedback sessions.
• Drive initiatives to improve employee productivity and engagement.
• Identify training needs and design staff development programs.
• Coordinate onboarding programs for new employees.
• Build career development pathways to enhance retention.
• Oversee payroll accuracy in coordination with the finance department.
• Ensure competitive salary structures and benefits packages.
• Manage employee incentive and recognition programs.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws and company policies.
• Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation.
• Manage HRIS systems and reporting to support data-driven decisions.
• Drive HR process improvements and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
• 8+ years' experience in Human Resources
• Strong recruiting and demonstrated ability to improve talent acquisition strategies
• Demonstrated expertise training managers and employees
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and communications skills
• Attention to detail and good judgement

About Apotex Inc.

Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.

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Job Summary:

Responsible for leading HR initiatives across the GCC and ROW regions, ensuring compliance with local employment laws and Apotex policies. This role partners with executive leadership to drive business results through effective HR strategies and practices, focusing on culture, performance management, recruitment, and compliance.

Job Responsibilities:

Culture and Performance Management

• Promote a winning culture of accountability, entrepreneurship, and high engagement.
• Partner with leaders to build high-performing teams, ensuring effective performance management processes are in place.
• Drive initiatives to enhance employee effectiveness and engagement, aligned with the company’s vision and values.

Recruitment and Talent Management

• Oversee recruitment processes, implementing strategies to attract, retain, and develop talent.
• Support Saudization/localization initiatives to meet government requirements.
• Facilitate career development and succession planning processes to build a strong leadership pipeline.

Compliance and Ethics

• Ensure all HR practices comply with local laws and global business ethics standards.
• Collaborate with the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Officer to identify and manage compliance risks.
• Lead training programs on compliance and ethical conduct for employees.

Employee Relations and Communication

• Foster positive employee relations through effective communication and proactive HR programs.
• Handle grievance and disciplinary cases, ensuring fair treatment of all employees.
• Promote transparency and open communication to build trust-based relationships within the organization.

HR Operations and Administration

• Manage HR operations, including payroll, compensation, benefits, and employee services.
• Ensure timely processing of visas, work permits, and other necessary documentation for employees.
• Monitor HR metrics to evaluate effectiveness and make strategic recommendations.
• Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
• Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree or HR certifications is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of HR policies and procedures, along with local labor laws in the GCC region.
• Build relationships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Proficient in analyzing HR metrics to inform strategy and capable of identifying and resolving issues in a dynamic environment.
• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with business goals.
• Competence in navigating cultural differences within a diverse workforce across the GCC region.

Experience

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience.

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming andaccessible work environment, where all everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.

• We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

• Develop and implement OD strategies to improve organizational performance
• Conduct organizational assessments and provide actionable insights
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations and handle conflict resolution
• Create, implement, and evaluate all human resource department policies, procedures, and structures
• Manage HR activities on Qiwa-Muqeem-Gosi-Taqatetc
• Ensure adherence to Saudi labor laws and provide guidance on related matters
• Interact and manage effective communication and relationship with Government agencies
• Coordinating the hiring process end-to-end

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum One year of HR experience
• Knowledge of HR policies and Employee Benefits
• Proficiency in HR software and systems

TThe ideal candidate will act as an employee champion and a leader of change. You will plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization's human resource function and performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and guidance by overseeing talent acquisition, employee career development, succession planning, retention programs, training and leadership development
• Function as a strategic, human capital business advisor to the senior management team
• Develop initiatives, policies and programs to complement existing practices and create consistency across the organization
• Oversee benefit and compensation plans to ensure cost efficiencies and attractiveness to retain top talent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in human resources or management
• 15+ years of professional HR experience, ideally from a services-oriented business, with a combination of corporate and business unit line experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Staffing and Recruiting, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Key Responsibilities:

1、 Recruitment and Configuration

- According to the company's human resources needs and planning, carry out recruitment work, including posting recruitment information, screening resumes, arranging interviews, job offers, etc.

- Assist in establishing and improving the company's recruitment system and process, enhancing recruitment efficiency and quality.

- Responsible for handling employee onboarding procedures, including contract signing, onboarding training, and file establishment.

- According to the company's business development and personnel changes, carry out internal employee deployment and job adjustments.

2、 Salary and Benefits Management

- Responsible for the design of the company's compensation system and salary adjustment work.

- Calculate and distribute employees' wages, bonuses, and benefits.

- Assist in handling employee salary complaints and labor disputes.

- Understand and master the national salary and welfare policies to ensure that the company's salary and welfare system complies with legal and regulatory requirements.

3、 Employee Relations Management

- Establish and maintain good employee relationships, promote communication and cooperation among employees.

- Handle employee complaints and disputes, maintain the company's image and reputation.

- Organize and carry out employee care activities to enhance employees' sense of belonging and loyalty.

- Assist in establishing and improving the company's employee handbook and rules and regulations.

4、Government management

- Deal with the working visa or insurance.

Requirements

1，Bachelor degree, major in management related;

2，Have 5 years HR working experience;

3，Familiar with recruitment process and good at to explore recruitment channels.

4，Good at excel.

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CLIENT

Linum Consult’s client is currently seeking a bilingual English- and Arabic-speaking HR Director to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting managers in the understanding of human resources issues, and developing their teams
• Managing the recruitment process
• Proposing, executing, and coordinating all training plans that are necessary to support the growth of the business
• Leading the annual interview process and performance reviews, as well as the talent review process and succession planning
• Managing litigation files by interfacing with mandated lawyers if necessary, negotiating the exit of individual employees
• Being responsible for the local deployment of the company’s HR processes, taking into account the legal and cultural specificities of Saudi Arabia, especially with regard to quality of life at work and diversity issues. Managing the HR policy’s alignment and harmonisation
• Participating in the group’s HR projects, often with an international dimension: implementing an HRIS, talent development paths, etc.
• Managing and developing junior staff within your team

PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Organisational Psychology or equivalent
• Around 10-15 years’ experience in Human Resources, with at least 5-8 years’ experience in managerial roles
• Strong mentoring and leadership skills, with the ability to think holistically
• Previous experience of working for a construction company in a multicultural environment
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English and Arabic
• Due to our client’s ongoing commitment to Saudization, they are only seeking Saudi nationals, with good knowledge of local Saudi employment laws and procedures

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you fulfil the minimum requirements stipulated by our client and are confidentially interested in applying, then please drop Linum Consult a line with a copy of your CV and contact details to for the attention of Francis Ryan.

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Construction and Building Construction

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Job Summary

Responsible for leading HR initiatives across the GCC and ROW regions, ensuring compliance with local employment laws and Apotex policies.

This role partners with executive leadership to drive business results through effective HR strategies and practices, focusing on culture, performance management, recruitment, and compliance.

Job Responsibilities

Culture and Performance Management

Promote a winning culture of accountability, entrepreneurship, and high engagement.

Partner with leaders to build high-performing teams, ensuring effective performance management processes are in place.

Drive initiatives to enhance employee effectiveness and engagement, aligned with the company’s vision and values.

Recruitment and Talent Management

Oversee recruitment processes, implementing strategies to attract, retain, and develop talent.

Support Saudization / localization initiatives to meet government requirements.

Facilitate career development and succession planning processes to build a strong leadership pipeline.

Compliance and Ethics

Ensure all HR practices comply with local laws and global business ethics standards.

Collaborate with the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Officer to identify and manage compliance risks.

Lead training programs on compliance and ethical conduct for employees.

Employee Relations and Communication

Foster positive employee relations through effective communication and proactive HR programs.

Handle grievance and disciplinary cases, ensuring fair treatment of all employees.

Promote transparency and open communication to build trust-based relationships within the organization.

HR Operations and Administration

Manage HR operations, including payroll, compensation, benefits, and employee services.

Ensure timely processing of visas, work permits, and other necessary documentation for employees.

Monitor HR metrics to evaluate effectiveness and make strategic recommendations.

Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values : Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.

Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.

All other relevant duties as assigned. Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree or HR certifications is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of HR policies and procedures, along with local labor laws in the GCC region.

Build relationships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Proficient in analyzing HR metrics to inform strategy and capable of identifying and resolving issues in a dynamic environment.

Develop and implement HR strategies that align with business goals.

Competence in navigating cultural differences within a diverse workforce across the GCC region.

Experience

8+ years of progressive HR experience.

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment, where all everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process.

If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.