Human Resources Manager - Red Sea International Airport

About daa International and Role Overview

daa International, founded in early 2014, leverages the capabilities and extensive expertise embedded within the daa Group to unlock value for airport owners and investors. The company draws upon a large pool of over 5,000 employees to deliver tailored solutions across all facets of airport ownership, investment, and commercial operation. Joining daa International means working in a dynamic, fast-paced setting alongside industry leaders, within a culture that champions equality, inclusion, diversity, continuous development, and collaboration.

The Human Resources Manager position at Red Sea International Airport involves close collaboration with the airport's Senior Leadership Team and People Managers to foster an engaged, high-performing workforce and ensure the efficient delivery of HR services throughout the entire employee lifecycle. Acting as a trusted HR advisor, the role focuses on pragmatic people guidance, operational excellence, and adherence to Saudi Labour Law and daa International policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive HR services supporting the full employee lifecycle for the Red Sea International Airport project, ensuring organizational and compliant execution of HR activities per local regulations.
• Serve as the principal HR Business Partner to the Airport Leadership Team, People Managers, and employees, providing expert, practical advice across HR domains.
• Offer frontline counsel to People Managers on employee relations, leveraging expertise in Saudi Arabian labour legislation.
• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures, securing fair and legally compliant resolutions.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of airport operations to proactively identify HR risks and opportunities and collaborate with managers on effective solutions.
• Support People Managers in implementing HR policies, procedures, and working methods.
• Cooperate with the KSA Talent Acquisition team to assist recruitment and resourcing plans for RSI roles as necessary.
• Work with the onboarding team to ensure effective new employee integration, induction, and probation management within the Red Sea International Airport workforce.
• Develop and update workforce plans with operational leaders aligning staffing with demand, passenger volumes, and growth.
• Assist People Managers in setting performance objectives, conducting reviews, managing improvement plans, and nurturing a high-performance culture.
• Build strong relationships with the Airport CEO, senior leadership, and stakeholders as a reliable advisor on all people-related issues.
• Lead and mentor the onsite HR team, setting service priorities, standards, and driving continuous improvements to provide responsive and customer-centric HR support.
• Collaborate with the broader KSA HR team and Centers of Excellence to execute strategic HR projects, change initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
• Prepare, analyze and present HR metrics including headcount, attrition, absenteeism, recruitment statistics, and workforce planning to inform strategic decisions.
• Partner with Finance to fulfill people data requirements pertinent to Red Sea International Airport.
• Champion daa International’s core values promoting an inclusive, collaborative, and high-achieving workplace culture that facilitates employee engagement and operational excellence.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a Saudi National.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Preferably possess professional HR certification such as CIPD or equivalent.
• Have at least 5 to 7 years of progressive HR experience including roles as an HR Business Partner or HR Manager supporting operational business functions.
• Possess fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively influence at all organizational levels and externally.
• Be proactive, data-oriented, and capable of independently prioritizing tasks.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion in all matters.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills with the capacity to multitask effectively.
• Adopt a structured and systematic work approach with meticulous attention to detail.
• Work independently and collaboratively within team settings.
• Be a supportive team player committed to helping colleagues achieve objectives.
• Hold deep working knowledge of Saudi Labour Law and practical application of employment legislation in business contexts.
• Experience within a multicultural, matrixed corporate environment would be highly advantageous.

Additional Information

daa International appreciates all candidates' interest; however, contact will be made only with those shortlisted for subsequent recruitment phases.