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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Saudization and Development Officer to lead and implement strategic initiatives that support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s nationalization goals. This role is responsible for developing, executing, and monitoring Saudization programs in alignment with government regulations and company objectives. The ideal candidate will also oversee employee development initiatives to ensure the growth and retention of Saudi talent within the organization.
The Saudization and Development Officer will work closely with HR, department heads, and external stakeholders to identify workforce needs, create training and development plans, and ensure compliance with Saudization targets. This position requires a deep understanding of local labor laws, strong project management skills, and a passion for talent development.
Key responsibilities include analyzing workforce data to identify gaps in Saudization, designing and implementing training programs tailored to Saudi employees, and maintaining strong relationships with government entities such as the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. The officer will also be responsible for reporting on Saudization metrics and providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
This role is critical in shaping the future workforce of the organization and contributing to the broader national vision. The successful candidate will be proactive, culturally aware, and committed to fostering an inclusive and sustainable work environment for Saudi nationals.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement Saudization strategies in line with government regulations.
- Monitor and report on Saudization KPIs and compliance metrics.
- Collaborate with HR and department heads to identify Saudization opportunities.
- Design and manage training and development programs for Saudi employees.
- Liaise with government agencies to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Conduct workforce analysis to identify gaps and future needs.
- Promote internal mobility and career progression for Saudi nationals.
- Organize career fairs and recruitment events targeting Saudi talent.
- Maintain accurate records of Saudization initiatives and outcomes.
- Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to senior management.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Saudization or HR development roles.
- Strong knowledge of Saudi labor laws and Saudization regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to design and implement training programs.
- Experience working with government entities and compliance reporting.
- Strong analytical and project management skills.
- Fluency in English and Arabic.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Cultural awareness and commitment to national development goals.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have with Saudization programs?
- How do you ensure compliance with Saudi labor regulations?
- Can you describe a successful training program you implemented?
- How do you measure the effectiveness of development initiatives?
- What strategies do you use to attract and retain Saudi talent?
- How do you collaborate with government agencies?
- What challenges have you faced in Saudization efforts?
- How do you stay updated on labor law changes?
- Describe your experience with workforce planning.
- What tools do you use for tracking Saudization metrics?
