HR Manager – Hospitality Sector – Khobar, Saudi Arabia

📍 Location
Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

🗂 Job Category
Human Resources (HR) & Recruitment
Hospitality & Tourism
Administration & Office Support

🧾 Job Overview

A leading hospitality group in Khobar is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead and strengthen its Human Resources function in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. This role combines strategic HR leadership with hands-on operational management, ensuring people strategies effectively support business growth and service excellence standards.

The HR Manager will oversee Saudization initiatives, compliance with Saudi labor regulations, and the development of high-performing teams across hospitality properties. This position plays a pivotal role in maintaining regulatory compliance, enhancing employee engagement, and supporting workforce planning in a competitive hospitality environment.

This opportunity offers significant career growth for HR professionals looking to expand their leadership impact within the hospitality and F&B industry in Saudi Arabia. The role also provides exposure to large-scale HR operations, government platforms, and professional development initiatives aligned with international hospitality standards.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

• Lead Saudization initiatives across all properties to meet Nitaqat targets

• Ensure full compliance with Saudi Labor Law and government platforms (Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem)

• Implement and manage structured performance appraisal systems

• Drive employee engagement initiatives and resolve workplace conflicts

• Identify training needs and implement service excellence development programs

• Maintain global hospitality standards through continuous professional development

• Oversee payroll coordination, staff accommodation, and visa/work permit lifecycles

• Manage HR operations for a diverse, multicultural workforce

• Ensure consistent implementation of HR policies and procedures across all locations

🎓 Requirements & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Experience

• 5–10 years of progressive HR experience

• Minimum 3 years in a managerial HR role within hospitality or F&B sector

• Strong exposure to Saudi labor regulations and compliance frameworks

Certifications (Highly Preferred)

• CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development)

• SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)

Technical & Soft Skills

• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, Nitaqat, Qiwa, GOSI, and Muqeem systems

• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite

• Bilingual fluency in Arabic and English

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills

• Strategic thinking with operational execution capability

💼 Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Average Market Salary (Estimated):
SAR 22,000 – SAR 30,000 per month
Based on HR Managers in Khobar with 5–10 years of hospitality experience.

Compensation Type: Monthly (Full-Time Employment)

Benefits & Professional Development

• Competitive compensation aligned with Saudi hospitality market standards

• Leadership role in shaping HR strategy within a growing hospitality group

• Opportunity to contribute to Saudization and Vision 2030 workforce initiatives

• Career progression toward HR Director or Regional HR leadership roles

• Access to professional development programs and HR certification support

• Exposure to multicultural workforce management and global service standards

This role offers long-term career growth in HR leadership, compliance management, and hospitality workforce development within Saudi Arabia’s

📝 Application Process

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Referred by: Rashid Naseem – Recrenza