Role Summary
The HR Compliance Leader will be responsible for ensuring end-to-end compliance with Saudi labor laws and regulatory frameworks across all HR operations. The role requires strong practical expertise in interpreting and applying labor regulations within a multinational IT/technology environment, while partnering with business leaders to drive compliant, efficient, and scalable HR practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage HR compliance for Saudi Arabia, ensuring adherence to Saudi Labor Law and government regulations (GOSI, MHRSD, Saudization requirements)
- Interpret regulatory changes and translate them into actionable HR policies and processes
- Provide expert advisory on employee lifecycle matters including hiring, contracts, separations, disciplinary actions, benefits, and EOSB
- Drive audits, compliance reviews, and risk mitigation initiatives
- Partner with business, legal, finance, and external stakeholders
- Manage compliance reporting, governance forums, and escalations
- Support localization initiatives
- Build awareness on regulatory requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Saudi National (mandatory)
- 8–10 years of HR compliance experience in multinational IT/technology organizations
- Expertise in Saudi Labor Law and its practical application
- Experience in regulatory audits and compliance frameworks
- Understanding of government portals and statutory requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for data analysis, presentations, and documentation
Behavioral Competencies
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- High result orientation
- Ownership and accountability mindset
- Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities
- Excellent English communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
- Demonstrates strong hunger and passion to excel at work, with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset
Preferred Attributes
- Experience in multinational IT services or consulting organizations
- Exposure to GCC compliance frameworks
- Ability to balance governance with business agility
