Human Resource Manager

Job description / Role

Our client, a leading retail organization, is seeking an experienced Senior People Partner to drive people strategies and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:
- Advise leadership on HR strategies to align with business objectives.
- Support workforce planning, talent development, and employee engagement.
- Oversee compliance with labor laws and manage employee relations.
- Lead HR projects, including cultural transformation and organizational development.
- Analyze HR metrics to improve processes and decision-making.

What We Offer:
- Competitive package and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.
- Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

- Proven HR leadership experience, preferably in retail.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment law.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; HR certification is a plus.

Professional Background:
- 8+ years of HR leadership, preferably in retail or a fast-paced, customer-focused industry.
- Proven track record in aligning HR strategies with business goals, driving employee engagement, and managing workforce transitions.

Key Skills and Competencies:
- Strategic Leadership: Influencing senior stakeholders and driving organizational growth.
- Employee Relations: Expertise in handling complex cases and ensuring compliance with Saudi labor laws.
- Talent Management: Workforce planning, succession planning, and retention strategies.
- Change Management: Leading cultural transformation and implementing change processes.
- Data-Driven: Using HR metrics for informed decision-making.

Education and Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related fields (Master's preferred).
- HR certifications (CIPD, SHRM-SCP, SPHR) are a plus.

Soft Skills:
- Strong communication, emotional intelligence, and adaptability.
- Culturally aware, collaborative, and proactive in problem-solving.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.