Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years and with over 600 employees to date, we are growing rapidly. Together we are delivering our signalling, control and train protection systems for the North –South Railway (NSR), the longest system of it’s kind in the world. Together we are key suppliers of In-flight entertainment and connectivity systems as well as air traffic management solutions in Saudi. We are making Saudi Arabia a safer place by securing the country’s critical infrastructure and e-security solutions that secure the country’s electronic payment systems. Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence and the Group also supplied communication and optronic systems for the Army, the Saudi Arabia National Guards and the Air Force.
Head of HR - Saudi Arabia & Central Asia region
Riyadh, KSA
Thales is a trusted partner of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), with a presence of over half a century. The Group provides advanced solutions in Defence & Security, Space & Aerospace, Transportation and Digital Identity & Security.
Thales has built a strong relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through solid partnerships. This has allowed Thales to expand its footprint at a local level and meet ever-evolving customer demands. Thales has been actively supporting the KSA Vision 2030, since its launch, making strides in localisation of defence equipment and systems, development of local and cultural attractions, as well as digital transformation.
We are actively recruiting a high criticality role for a Head of HR. This role will be central to our growth aspirations in KSA, this includes significant scaling up of our business operations in collaboration with key clients in KSA. We're looking for a strategic leader, with demonstrable experience of leading and influencing at board level and operating within a multi-national organisation, ideally at a regional or global level.
We can only accept applications from Saudi Nationals for this position.
Role overview
As Head of HR, you will report into the HR Director – ME, Africa, Saudi Arabia & Central Asia Region and VP – Saudi Arabia & Central Asia region. The role will lead a team of 6 and be part of the Company Directors of Saudi Arabia and Central Asia region.
Key deliverables in the role will include:
Roles & Responsibilities
Experience, Skill and Knowledge required
We’re looking for an accomplished HR professional with experience working within Multi-national organisations based in Saudi Arabia who has experience in human resources in the areas of staffing, performance management, change management, compensation and benefits, organization development, employee relations, training and knowledge of Saudi Arabia labour law.
Qualification, Certification and Educational requirements
Preferably an MBA from a reputed institute, majoring in HR; with significant experience in the HR domain with appropriate experience in the HR generalist function in multi-national organizations.
Arabic & English speaker is a must.
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