HR Compliance Leader

Role Overview

The HR Compliance Leader role involves overseeing comprehensive adherence to Saudi labor regulations and associated governmental requirements across all facets of HR operations. This position is tailored for a professional with extensive hands-on experience interpreting and implementing labor legislation within multinational IT or technology environments and collaborating closely with business units to foster compliant and efficient HR procedures.

Key Duties

• Oversee and ensure HR compliance within Saudi Arabia, strictly following Saudi Labor Law and associated regulations, including GOSI, MHRSD, and Saudization mandates.
• Analyze changes in labor regulations to develop and implement effective HR policies and workflows.
• Offer expert guidance on various employee lifecycle aspects such as recruitment processes, contract management, terminations, disciplinary procedures, compensation, and end-of-service benefits.
• Lead compliance audits, risk assessments, and initiatives aimed at mitigating potential HR-related risks.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders including business leadership, legal teams, finance departments, and external agencies to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Manage reporting mechanisms, governance meetings, and escalation processes to support compliance assurance.
• Champion localization strategies and foster awareness regarding applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a Saudi national.
• 8 to 10 years of demonstrated HR compliance experience within multinational IT or technology organizations.
• Deep knowledge and practical application of Saudi Labor Law.
• Experience conducting regulatory compliance audits and managing compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with government portals and mandatory statutory obligations.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, for effective data analysis, reporting, and presentation development.

Behavioral Qualifications

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influence abilities.
• Strong focus on achieving results.
• Accountability and ownership mentality.
• Leadership prowess and solid decision-making skills.
• Fluent in English communication.
• Adaptability to fast-moving, matrixed organizational environments.
• A proactive attitude with a zeal for continual improvement and professional excellence.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in multinational IT services or consulting firms.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks applicable within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
• Ability to maintain a balance between regulatory governance and business flexibility.