HR Director - Saudi

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.

What will this role achieve?

• The HR Director must be an experienced professional with deep knowledge of all matters concerning HR department and should be able to manage programs and lead the staff with a strategic mindset to ensure that company’s all HR needs are being met and are aligned with the company’s business objectives.
• Anticipate all upcoming Admin challenges, laws and regulations changes and act proactively to assure smooth business continuity.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the HR team and ensure a high level of professionalism, customer service and responsiveness.

To apply for this role you will need to be a Saudi National

What will be your key deliverables?

• Acting as the Primary HRBP to the Saudi GM, and the leadership team, leading the HR agenda that serves the business.
• Assure all company admin and HR practices are up to date and compliant to the Saudi laws and regulations.
• Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution, grievance handling and disciplinary actions.
• Develop corporate plans for a variety of HR matters such as compensation, benefits, health, and safety etc.
• Act to support the human factor in the company by devising strategies for performance, evaluation, training, and development etc.
• Anticipating legal risks and proactively working towards solutions.
• Oversee all HR initiatives, systems, and tactics.
• Supervise the work of HR personnel and provide guidance.
• Serve as the point of contact for employment relations and communicate with various public sector entities if and when required.
• Monitor adherence to internal policies and legal standards.
• Deal with grievances and violations invoking disciplinary action when required.
• Anticipate and resolve litigation risks.
• Report to senior management by analysing data and using HR metrics.

Bring your experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or relevant field experience.
• Proven HR experience in a leading FMCG company.
• Experience leading the HR function and team.
• Full understanding of the way an organization operates to meet its objectives.
• Excellent knowledge of Saudi relevant legislation and regulations.
• Strong customer focus and proven ability of building highly productive relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Thorough knowledge of human resource management principles and best practices.
• A business acumen partnered with attention to the human element.
• Ability to use and navigate the HR systems.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Diligent and firm with high ethical standards.

A master’s degree in the field of human resources would be a plus.

Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite.

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.