People Cost Manager

About Us:

Salehiya started commercial activities in 1964 as a specialized healthcare company. It is one of the leading Saudi Arabian companies in distributing pharmaceuticals, medical and laboratory equipment, diagnostics, medical disposables, and hospital and consumer supplies. The company kept pace with the rapid development of the health sector in Saudi Arabia and gradually evolved to meet the needs and demands of a constantly growing market.

Salehiya is based in three major cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. It also has branches around the kingdom to cover the whole market and provide prompt and efficient client services, with over 1000 workforce.

For more information, you can visit our website: www.salehiya.com

Why Work with Us:

Salehiya Healthcare is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We believe in fostering a culture that encourages creativity and innovation, particularly in technology. We utilize the latest tools in our field and stay ahead of industry trends. Our comprehensive training programs and mentorship opportunities are designed to support professional growth and development. We prioritize maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.

The core values that guide our people derive from our purpose to elevate the healthcare experience in the kingdom.

Job Purpose:

The People Cost Manager is responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling employee-related costs to ensure alignment with the organization’s workforce strategy, budget, and financial targets. The role supports informed decision-making through accurate cost analysis, forecasting, and reporting while ensuring compliance with internal policies and governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational

• Develop the annual people cost budget, including salaries, allowances, benefits, and incentives.
• Support workforce planning by translating headcount plans into cost projections.
• Monitor actual people costs against budget and identify variances and trends.
• Analyze employee-related costs and provide insights on cost drivers, efficiency, and optimization opportunities.
• Prepare regular people cost reports and dashboards for management.
• Support scenario planning related to new hires, restructuring, promotions, and compensation changes.
• Ensure people cost activities comply with approved budgets, policies, and Delegation of Authority (DOA)
• Review and validate cost implications of P&C initiatives such as salary reviews, bonuses, and benefits changes.
• Support internal and external audits related to people costs.
• Work closely with P&C, Finance, Payroll, and Business Leaders to ensure alignment between workforce plans and financial forecasts.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on people cost implications and budget availability.
• Support leadership with data-driven recommendations related to people cost decisions.
• Support system enhancements related to people cost management (e.g., SAP, HRIS, reporting tools).

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, HR, or a related field.

Minimum Experience:

5–7 years of experience in people cost management, workforce costing, financial planning, or related roles.

Skills:

• People cost budgeting and forecasting
• Workforce cost modeling and scenario analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (cost models, formulas, dashboards)
• SAP / HRIS data analysis and reporting
• Financial analysis and variance reporting
• Understanding of compensation and benefits structures