Nationalization Manager

Job description / Role

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50 th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Nationalization Manager to join our award-winning team based in Riyadh, KSA.

Responsibilities

We envisage success in this role to include:

- Leading the Nationalization Initiatives for KEO globally through establishing robust systems and processes at all stages of the employment life-cycle
- Maintaining knowledge of Government guidelines on Nationalization and advise KEO stakeholders accordingly
- Being the KEO Ambassador at Universities, Career Fairs and Networking channels
- Establishing a robust relationship with HRDF, investigate support programs, and support Talent Acquisition and Divisional Leaders in recruitment and induction
- Creating & maintaining reports on nationalization targets and recommend measures and action plans to attract nationals and meet quota requirements
- Visiting the work site of the regularly to survey work conditions (KEO has project locations across KSA)
- Acting as a focal point of contact for Nationals
- Performing any additional duties assigned
- Maintaining oversight of Nationalization Programs in other GCC countries

Requirements

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include minimum 5 years of experience in similar role or within an HR function, partnered with a Bachelors' degree in Human Resources or Business Administration or similar.

Furthermore, you will have the following:

- Demonstrated sound interpersonal, communication and administrative skills
- Experience in implementing nationalization programs is a plus
- Fluency in English and Arabic (Written and spoken)
- Familiarity with MS office applications
- Thorough knowledge of Saudi labor laws at minimum, regional labor law knowledge would be considered advantageous
- HR Certification such as SHRM or CIPD will be viewed favorably
- Willingness to travel as this may be required on occasion

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its' contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.

About the Company

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.