Human Resources Manager (Saudi Arabia, Global Securities Brokerage, Foundational Hire)
The successful candidate must have set-up 0 to 1 HR experience.
About the Role
This is a foundational HR leadership role (1st HR hire in Saudi Arabia) responsible for establishing our presence in Saudi Arabia. You will be tasked with building HR policies from the ground up, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance, and leading talent acquisition strategies that balance business needs with nationalization targets.
Key Responsibilities
- 0→1 Entity Setup: Lead the end-to-end setup of HR operations for a new legal entity in KSA, ensuring alignment with both regional headquarters and local mandates.
- Strategic Talent Acquisition & Saudization: Lead end-to-end recruitment with a heavy focus on achieving and maintaining high Nitaqat levels. Develop creative sourcing strategies for both Saudi nationals and expatriates.
- Regulatory Compliance & Government Relations: Manage all interactions with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), GOSI (General Organization for Social Insurance), and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).
- Digital Workforce Management: Oversee the administration of essential Saudi labor portals, including Qiwa (contracts and authentication), Muqeem (visas and residency), and Mudad (Wages Protection System compliance).
- Policy Development: Draft and implement Internal Work Regulations (IWR) that comply with Saudi Labor Law, ensuring they are officially certified via the Qiwa platform.
- Employee Relations & Advisory: Act as the primary advisor to management on local labor nuances, including termination protocols, end-of-service benefits (ESB) calculations, and cultural integration.
Requirements
Qualifications & Expertise
- Experience: At least 7 year's of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or foundational role within Saudi Arabia.
- Regulatory Mastery: Deep, up-to-date knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and the Nitaqat system.
- Systems Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, and Mudad is an advantage.
- C&B Knowledge: Familiarity with Saudi market salary benchmarks and the mandatory Wages Protection System (WPS).
- Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management skills; ability to navigate a fast-paced, scaling environment while maintaining high integrity.
