Senior Human Resources Advisor

Position Overview:

The HR Advisor to the CEO serves as the primary strategic human resources partner to the CEO, providing expert counsel on all people-related matters that impact organizational performance, culture, and strategic direction. This role combines high-level HR expertise with executive advisory skills to ensure that human capital strategies align with the company’s vision, business objectives, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Advisory

• Serve as a trusted HR consultant to the CEO on talent management, organizational development, and workforce planning.
• Advise on HR implications of strategic decisions, business growth, restructuring, and change management initiatives.
• Support the CEO in shaping and maintaining a high-performance culture aligned with company values.

Talent Management & Leadership Support

• Partner with the CEO to identify and develop top leadership talent and succession plans.
• Provide counsel on performance management, executive compensation, and incentive plans.

Organizational Development

• Advise on organizational design, team structures, and reporting lines to ensure efficiency and agility.
• Champion diversity, equity, and initiatives across the organization.
• Support the CEO in employee engagement, retention strategies, and employer branding.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure HR policies and practices meet legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
• Advise the CEO on workforce-related risk mitigation and crisis management.
• Monitor trends in employment law and HR best practices to proactively address potential challenges.

Change & Transformation Leadership

• Partner with the CEO to lead organizational change, mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring efforts.
• Drive communication strategies to ensure transparency and trust during major organizational changes.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of senior HR leadership experience, preferably in a strategic advisory role.
• Proven track record of partnering with C-level executives in dynamic organizations.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Strong understanding of Saudi Labor law, HR best practices, and organizational psychology.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with the highest degree of integrity.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• CEO satisfaction with HR advisory support and strategic alignment.
• Improvement in leadership bench strength and succession readiness.
• Employee engagement and retention metrics.
• Compliance audit results and risk mitigation effectiveness.
• Successful implementation of HR strategies supporting organizational growth.