Regional HR Director - Saudi Arabia

Working with one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies who was seeking a Regional Human Resources Director for the GCC, to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

 This high visibility role reported directly to the Regional HR Director Middle East & Africa and was responsible for a headcount of almost 250 professionals. This position was responsible for business partnering with senior management on all HR related functions including HR strategy, talent management, employee development, compensation, and paying a special focus on developing a strong talent pipeline to create leaders and successors for the future of the organization. The ideal candidate also had to ensure that management is in compliance with all relevant labor legislation and, essentially, helping the company continue their success in the KSA and GCC markets, and building a strong and constantly developing HR team.

The selected candidate was a Saudi national with experience developing and building a lean/functional HR organization. He was an energetic, motivated, and communicative leader, with experience in leading and participating in all HR functions.