HR Operations Manager / HR Lead - Group Operations

Location:Saudi Arabia

Employment Type:Full-time

Reporting to:Group HR / Executive Management

Role Purpose

A diversified holding group is seeking an HR Operations Manager to lead the initial HR operations phase across group entities.This role is hands-on and execution-focused,responsible for stabilizing HR operations,standardizing practices,and ensuring compliance during an early transformation stage.The role is ideal for a strong HR operator who can "run the engine" while higher-level strategy is being shaped.

Key Responsibilities (HR Ops Focus)

• Run day-to-day HR operations across group entities
• Standardize HR processes,policies,and employee documentation
• Manage employee lifecycle processes(onboarding,contracts,probation,offboarding)
• Ensure accurate contracts aligned with Saudi Labor Law
• Coordinate GOSI,Saudization,and government platforms(Qiwa,Mudad,Absher)
• Support payroll coordination and monthly HR data validation
• Create and maintain employee records,files,and HR trackers
• Support implementation or cleanup of HR systems(HRIS if applicable)
• Act as first-line HR support for managers and employees
• Escalate complex cases to senior HR or legal when needed
• Prepare basic HR reports(headcount,turnover,contracts,status)
  
  

What This Role Is

✔Execution-heavy and operational

✔Suitable for early-stage or transition environments

✔Focused on stability,order,and compliance

✔Clear ownership and accountability

What This Role Is Not

✖Not a strategic CHRO role

✖Not policy design at board level

✖Not a people-culture transformation lead

Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 5-8 years of HR operations experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Saudi HR operations
• Solid understanding of Saudi Labor Law,GOSI,and Saudization
• Experience working with multi-entity or fast-growing organizations
• Comfortable building structure from ambiguity
• Arabic required;English working proficiency
• Saudi national preferred
  
  

How To Apply

This role is managed confidentially by Ultimate Peaks - Talent & Strategy.

Candidates may apply by sharing a CV and short summary of HR operations experience via the Quick Apply link.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

Benefits

• Monthly salary up to 20,000 SAR (all-inclusive, depending on experience)