HR Director

Job description / Role

Department:

Human Resources

Reports To:

CEO

Summary:

The HR Director is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources within the organization. This position requires a strong understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and a proven ability to develop and implement effective HR strategies that align with business objectives. This role has a particular emphasis on organizational development (OD), performance systems, career pathing, people & strategy (P&S), and organizational culture.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and implement HR strategies that support the organization's overall business goals. Provide strategic advice and counsel to senior management on HR-related matters.
• Organizational Development (OD): Lead OD initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness, including:
  • Conducting organizational assessments to identify areas for improvement.
  • Designing and implementing interventions to enhance organizational structure, processes, and culture.
  • Facilitating change management initiatives.
  • Developing leadership development programs.
• Performance Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of the performance management system, ensuring it is aligned with organizational goals and promotes employee development. This includes:
  • Developing performance metrics and standards.
  • Providing training to managers on performance management best practices.
  • Managing the performance review process.
• Career Pathing and Development: Develop and implement career development programs to support employee growth and retention. This includes:
  • Creating career paths and progression frameworks.
  • Providing career counseling and coaching to employees.
  • Identifying and developing high-potential employees.
• People & Strategy (P&S): Partner with business leaders to develop and implement workforce plans that align with business strategy. This includes:
  • Conducting workforce analysis and forecasting.
  • Developing talent acquisition strategies.
  • Managing talent mobility and succession planning.
• Organizational Culture: Champion a positive and inclusive organizational culture that promotes employee engagement, well-being, and high performance. This includes:
  • Developing and implementing initiatives to foster a positive work environment.
  • Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Managing employee communication and feedback channels.
• Talent Acquisition: Oversee the talent acquisition process, ensuring the organization attracts and hires top talent.
• Compensation and Benefits: Manage the compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive and aligned with market trends.
• Employee Relations: Manage employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with employment law and promoting a positive work environment.
• HR Compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Budget Management: Manage the HR budget.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage the HR team, providing coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years' experience.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in human resources management, with a focus on OD, performance management, career pathing, P&S, and organizational culture.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and regulations.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective HR strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with HRIS systems.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a specific industry relevant to the company.
• Experience with change management and organizational transformation.

About the Company

The Professionals is a Saudi leading Consulting firm that was established in 2015 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Since 2015 until now, we’ve become a successful partner in delivering unique consulting services to our partners who operate in different industries and sectors.

We always combine our service offerings by adopting global best practices with local in-depth understanding and delivering it with a passion to exceed our partners’ expectations to achieve their business objectives.