Human Resources Lead

Role Overview

Human Resources Lead at Agility. The role is based in Saudi Arabia and serves as an integral part of the human resources team, leading various HR functions and ensuring effective implementation of HR policies and procedures.

Role Purpose

Lead HR operations and strategic initiatives across the country business, partnering with leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and talent management while ensuring compliance with Saudi labor regulations and driving initiatives aligned with company goals.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Corporate HR Partnership

• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent management, and people risk.
• Act as the primary liaison between country businesses and Corporate HR on strategy, governance, and people initiatives.
• Escalate significant compliance or organizational risks.
• Participate in regional and corporate HR projects.

Government Relations & Workforce Compliance

• Manage workforce-related government transactions and labor compliance via Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, Mudad, and other relevant platforms.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment, immigration, and labor regulations.
• Monitor the evolving KSA regulatory and legislative landscape.
• Proactively advise business leaders and Corporate HR on required actions and potential impacts.
• Drive Saudization initiatives.
• Support work authorization, employment registration, and regulatory audits.

Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations

• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle activities: recruitment, onboarding, performance, talent reviews, mobility, and offboarding.
• Coordinate payroll inputs and HR operations with Corporate HR and shared services.
• Maintain accurate workforce data.
• Manage employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinaries, and investigations.

Culture, Engagement & Nationalization

• Drive engagement and retention initiatives that promote a positive, high-performing culture.
• Lead workforce localization initiatives.
• Advise business leaders on compliance with national employment targets and requirements.
• Partner with leaders to attract, develop, and retain local talent.
• Build relationships with educational institutions and external partners to strengthen national talent pipelines.
• Support national talent development programs and initiatives that contribute to long-term workforce sustainability and capability building.

Employer Brand & Market Presence

• Support the development and visibility of the company's employer brand in KSA.
• Position the organization as an employer of choice in the local market.
• Leverage external partnerships, talent events, and community engagement to strengthen brand presence.
• Attract top local talent through enhanced market presence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on generalist functions.
• Previous supervisory experience in HR is preferred.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws and regulations.

Skills & Competencies

Technical

• Proficient in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in recruitment software and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Ability to analyze HR metrics and generate reports.

Behavioral

• Teamwork and Collaboration.
• Quality and Results focused.
• Learning Agility.
• Creativity and Innovation.
• Service Excellence.
• Agility and Adaptability.
• Communication.
• Planning and Organizing.
• Problem Solving.