HR Operations Manager​/HR Lead - Group Operations

HR Operations Manager / HR Lead - Group Operations

Location:

Saudi Arabia

Employment Type:

Full-time

Reporting to:
Group HR / Executive Management

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.

• 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)

• Execution‑heavy and operational
• Suitable for early‑stage or transition environments
• Focused on stability, order, and compliance
• Clear ownership and accountability

• Not a strategic CHRO role
• Not policy design at board level
• Not a people‑culture transformation lead

• 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

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

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

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

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