Human Resources Director​/Chief Human Resources Officer; CHRO

Position: Human Resources Director / Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Overview

We are seeking a strategic and people-focused CHRO / HR Director to lead the human resources function for a confidential educational organization. The role is responsible for shaping and executing the HR strategy in alignment with academic excellence, institutional growth, and regulatory compliance. The CHRO will act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, overseeing talent strategy, organizational development, culture, and HR governance across the institution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with the organization’s educational mission and long-term objectives.
• Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and culture.
• Lead HR transformation initiatives to support institutional growth and operational excellence.

Talent Management & Workforce Planning

• Oversee recruitment strategies for academic, administrative, and leadership roles.
• Lead succession planning, leadership development, and performance management frameworks.
• Ensure effective onboarding, retention, and employee engagement programs.

Organizational Development & Culture

• Design and implement organizational structures that support academic delivery and operational efficiency.
• Drive organizational development initiatives, change management, and capability building.
• Promote a values-driven culture focused on collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Compensation, Benefits & Performance

• Develop and oversee competitive compensation and benefits frameworks aligned with market benchmarks.
• Ensure effective performance management systems that support accountability and development.
• Oversee reward, recognition, and incentive programs.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor law, Ministry of Education regulations, and internal policies.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary matters, and grievance processes.
• Oversee HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

HR Operations & Systems

• Oversee HR operations, payroll coordination, HR systems, and data reporting.
• Drive HR analytics and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure confidentiality, data integrity, and HR process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education Management
  , or a related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 12–15 years of HR experience
  , with at least 5–7 years in a senior leadership or director-level role
  .
• Prior experience within educational institutions or academic environments is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law and education sector regulations.
• Proven experience in organizational development, change management, and talent strategy.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic HR leadership and advisory capability.
• Organizational design and change management expertise.
• Strong judgment, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cultural alignment.
• Data-driven mindset with strong people analytics capability.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Higher Education, Education, and Primary and Secondary Education

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