What We Need
We are seeking a highly experienced People Operations Professional to lead the end-to-end People Operation function in KSA. The ideal candidate will possess expert-level knowledge of KSA labor laws and local legislation, coupled with a proven track record of supporting global organizations. This role combines strategic People Operations leadership with country-level coordination responsibility for Saudi Arabia (KSA). The position is pivotal in building, localising, and scaling People Operations capabilities while acting as the primary HR and people-related interface for customers, partners, and internal stakeholders in KSA.
What You'll Do
HR Strategy :
- Develop and implement HR strategies that align with organizational objectives and local requirements.
- Provide strategic HR support to the CPO and Executive Team, and collaborate cross-functionally with Oivan HR Global team, Talent Acquisition, and Finance.
- Manage and maintain local and internal labor market benchmarking, identifying intersections and diversions, and making recommendations to resolve anomalies.
- Review and cross-reference Oivan C&B with competitors, make recommendations accordingly.
Compliance & Labor Law Expertise:
- Act as the local subject-matter expert on KSA labor laws, employment regulations, Saudization policies, and HR best practices
- Ensure full compliance across all HR activities, contracts, policies, and employment practices within Oivan and in collaboration with partners.
- Provide guidance on employment legislation, dispute resolution, disciplinary matters, and employee lifecycle compliance
- Monitor regulatory changes, assess risks, and proactively advise leadership on required actions.
- Support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews related to labor authorities or customer requirements.
Employee Relations & Engagement:
- Manage and develop a local HR team of two Human Resource Specialists, setting clear priorities, coaching, and ensuring operational excellence
- Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work culture.
- Coach and support local and regional leadership, enabling effective people management practices.
- Drive and continuously improve local performance management, development, and feedback processes, aligned with global frameworks.
- Lead engagement initiatives, wellbeing programs, and retention strategies tailored to the KSA context.
Office Operations & Logistics:
- Oversee office property operations, including facilities management, vendor coordination, and lease agreements in conjunction with local operations manager.
- Manage logistics and ensure smooth operational workflows for the office.
Customer-Facing People Operations & Projects (KSA)
Act as a people operations partner for customers, supporting:
- Workforce setup and scaling
- Compliance and employment model discussions
- HR process alignment for joint delivery
- Lead HR-related customer projects, such as onboarding frameworks, workforce transitions, and local policy implementations.
- Represent Oivan's people practices professionally in customer and partner engagements.
What You Have
- 8+ years of experience in HR / People Operations, with strong exposure to KSA labor law and employment practices.
- Proven experience acting as a country HR lead, HR business partner, or people operations manager in a regulated environment.
- Experience working with international or global HR teams and aligning local practices with global frameworks.
- Prior exposure to customer-facing HR or people-related projects is highly desirable
- Deep, hands-on knowledge of Saudi labor law, Saudization requirements, and employment regulations.
- Strong understanding of compensation benchmarking, benefits design, and workforce planning.
- Ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical people processes.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, able to influence senior leaders, customers, and external partners.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity, building processes from scratch, and scaling them over time.
- Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.
What We Offer
Oivan KSA prides ourselves on fostering a progressive workplace imbued with our Nordic values. Our employees benefit from an array of competitive offerings, including comprehensive insurance, educational benefits, and an engaging array of employee initiatives that promote professional growth and community involvement. Since the mid-1990s, Oivan has established itself as a leader in the region, recognized for developing and managing award-winning products and infrastructure throughout Saudi Arabia.
Who We Are
At Oivan, we are a vibrant global community of dedicated professionals in IT, Business, Marketing, and Administration. Our presence spans worldwide, providing you with the opportunity to engage in a dynamic, multicultural work environment filled with diverse perspectives. We embrace our Nordic heritage, which enriches our international workplace culture. Guided by our core values of Reliability, Responsibility, and Fellowship, we are committed to excellence and making a meaningful impact. Join us in our mission to deliver outstanding quality and foster positive change!
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