Job Title: Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) / HR Director
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Company: Confidential (Educational Organization)
Role Overview:
We are seeking a strategic and people-focused CHRO / HR Director to lead the human resources function for a confidential educational organization. The role is responsible for shaping and executing the HR strategy in alignment with academic excellence, institutional growth, and regulatory compliance. The CHRO will act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, overseeing talent strategy, organizational development, culture, and HR governance across the institution.
Key Responsibilities:
HR Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with the organization's educational mission and long-term objectives.
- Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and culture.
- Lead HR transformation initiatives to support institutional growth and operational excellence.
Talent Management & Workforce Planning
- Oversee recruitment strategies for academic, administrative, and leadership roles.
- Lead succession planning, leadership development, and performance management frameworks.
- Ensure effective onboarding, retention, and employee engagement programs.
Organizational Development & Culture
- Design and implement organizational structures that support academic delivery and operational efficiency.
- Drive organizational development initiatives, change management, and capability building.
- Promote a values-driven culture focused on collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Compensation, Benefits & Performance
- Develop and oversee competitive compensation and benefits frameworks aligned with market benchmarks.
- Ensure effective performance management systems that support accountability and development.
- Oversee reward, recognition, and incentive programs.
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Saudi labor law, Ministry of Education regulations, and internal policies.
- Manage employee relations, disciplinary matters, and grievance processes.
- Oversee HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
HR Operations & Systems
- Oversee HR operations, payroll coordination, HR systems, and data reporting.
- Drive HR analytics and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure confidentiality, data integrity, and HR process efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum 1215 years of HR experience, with at least 57 years in a senior leadership or director-level role.
- Prior experience within educational institutions or academic environments is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law and education sector regulations.
- Proven experience in organizational development, change management, and talent strategy.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic HR leadership and advisory capability.
- Organizational design and change management expertise.
- Strong judgment, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cultural alignment.
- Data-driven mindset with strong people analytics capability.
