Human Resources Organization Development Consultant

Human Resources Organization Development Consultant

Location: Riyadh

Contract Type: 12-month outsourced consultancy contract

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior HR expert with a proven track record in Organization Development (OD) and Talent Management. This role requires a highly experienced professional with a strong background in career path design, employee performance management frameworks, and large-scale HR transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring consulting experience, preferably gained from leading HR consultancies or Big 4 firms, and be fluent in both English and Arabic to effectively operate in a bilingual, multi-cultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of organization development strategies to support organizational growth and transformation.
• Drive the development of career path frameworks, competency models, and succession planning strategies.
• Develop and enhance performance management frameworks, including KPIs, appraisal systems, and feedback processes.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver end-to-end HR transformation programs, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Conduct organizational diagnostics, capability assessments, and talent gap analyses to inform data-driven HR strategies.
• Design and deliver change management initiatives to support cultural and operational shifts.
• Provide advisory expertise on talent development programs, leadership initiatives, and workforce planning.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 12 years of experience in OD and Talent Management, with substantial exposure to consulting.
• Proven experience in career path design and/or employee performance management systems.
• Background in HR transformation projects across diverse sectors, ideally within the GCC.
• Prior experience with Big 4 firms or recognized HR consulting firms is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic is essential.

Preferred Skills

• Strong facilitation and communication skills with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects in fast-paced environments.
• Expertise in HR analytics and data-driven decision-making.
• Knowledge of regional labor regulations and HR practices within the GCC.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Consulting, Project Management, and Human Resources

Industries

Professional Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Business Consulting and Services