Chief Human Resources Officer

Chief Human Resources Officer

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Sector: Construction / Real Estate / Investment

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
 

MRG Global is a leading talent solutions business specialising in senior appointments across real estate, development, and infrastructure. We have been retained by our client, a high-profile PIF-backed project, to appoint a Chief Human Resources Officer.

This will be a rare opportunity to join a transformative company that will play a central role in the Kingdom’s future. The project combines vision and ambition with a strong commitment to culture, capability, and delivery. This company is in early-stage growth and seeks an HR leader to help lay the foundations so the company can rapidly expand its delivery capabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the CEO, you will define and deliver a world-class HR strategy that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent. You will oversee all aspects of human capital management, from workforce planning and organisational design to performance, reward, and engagement, ensuring the 'people agenda' underpins the project’s long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for the HR function in line with organisational and national objectives.
• Build and lead a high-performing HR team.
• Design innovative talent attraction, development, and retention programmes.
• Oversee competitive reward, benefits, and performance frameworks.
• Foster a values-led, inclusive culture across a diverse workforce.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership.

Candidate Profile

• Senior HR leader with experience in a similar market – property, real estate, infrastructure. Client-side experience is a must.
• Proven track record of implementing HR transformation from scratch and at scale.
• Background in multi-national, multi-cultural settings.
• Strategic mindset with strong operational delivery.

Why Apply?

This is a significant leadership role with the scope to shape a best-in-class HR function that supports both immediate delivery and long-term impact. You will be part of an executive team delivering a project of genuine national importance.

Application Process

To register your interest, please submit your CV and a summary of relevant experience, which may include a covering letter at your discretion. All enquiries will be handled in strict confidence.

NB: As this project is not yet public, the name of the employer will not be discussed until the post-longlisting stage and once NDA's have been signed.