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Chief Human Resources Officer – Giga-Project Workforce Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Confidential Government
Title: Chief Human Resources Officer – Giga-Project Workforce
Company: Confidential Government
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Description:
The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for the Giga-Project Workforce will serve as a strategic leader and key member of the executive team responsible for driving an innovative human capital strategy to support the organization’s ambitious growth objectives and transformative initiatives. This role demands an experienced professional adept at navigating complex organizational dynamics and fostering a high-performance culture across a large-scale workforce that includes diverse and specialized talent. The CHRO will lead the design and implementation of HR frameworks, policies, and practices conducive to attracting, developing, and retaining top-tier talent necessary for a multi-billion-dollar project environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven capability to drive organizational change, enhance workforce engagement, and cultivate leadership capacity, while espousing a commitment to ethical practices and compliance in a highly regulated industry. With a collaborative and consultative approach, the CHRO will work closely with executive leadership to align human resources strategies with the overall vision and operational execution of the Giga-Project, ensuring alignment between business objectives and human capital development.
Job Requirements:
- A minimum of 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 10 years at the executive level in a large-scale project or construction environment.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing innovative HR strategies that significantly contributed to workforce engagement, organizational development, and culture transformation.
- Expertise in labor relations, talent acquisition, retention strategies, and employee development specifically related to high-construction or project-driven environments.
- Strong experience in guiding and managing organizational change across various business units and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Comprehensive understanding of HR legislative frameworks, compliance mandates, and ethical standards applicable to large scale projects and diverse workforce.
- Exceptional consultative, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills proven to foster collaborative relationships across all levels of an organization.
- Proficiency in leveraging HR data analytics to drive workforce decisions and enhance organizational effectiveness in a rapidly changing environment.
- Demonstrated leadership capacity to mentor and develop senior HR professionals and create high-performing teams.
- Skilled in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in workforce initiatives and implementing corresponding programs across the organization.
- Ability to navigate and influence a complex stakeholder environment, including executive leadership, project managers, and labor representatives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategic HR planning and execution to ensure alignment with projected business growth and workforce demands of the Giga-Project.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy to attract specialized skilled labor and leadership talent essential to the project’s success.
- Drive workforce engagement initiatives through continuous feedback mechanisms, performance management systems, and professional development opportunities.
- Oversee the design and implementation of competitive and sustainable employee benefit programs tailored to attract and retain key talent in competitive markets.
- Serve as the organizational change agent, orchestrating change management initiatives related to project expansion while minimizing workforce disruptions and maintaining morale.
- Cultivate a culture of accountability and performance excellence across the workforce, ensuring robust performance appraisal and feedback processes are in place.
- Establish and promote strategies for diversity, equity, and inclusion, integrating these principles into all HR practices and organizational policies.
- Monitor labor market trends, legislative changes, and economic factors to foresee potential impacts on workforce strategies and organizational capability.
- Partner with executive leadership to align talent management with business strategies, enhancing leadership pipelines and succession planning efforts.
- Champion the use of HR technology and data analytics to inform decision-making and improve HR service delivery across the organization.
Required Skills:
- Strategic thinking with an ability to anticipate future HR trends and craft proactive strategies that align with business objectives.
- Exceptional emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- High-level communication skills with the ability to articulate complex HR concepts clearly and persuasively to executive and non-executive audiences.
- Advanced analytical thinking to gather, interpret, and leverage data to inform HR strategies and organizational development initiatives.
- Proven skills in change management principles and practices effectively guiding organizations through transitions.
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution capabilities to navigate and mediate disputes and maintain harmonious labor relations.
- Capability to cultivate a diverse and inclusive organizational culture, with skills in addressing and resolving equity-related guidance.
- Competence in designing and implementing performance management systems that align with strategy and drive employee motivation and accountability.
- Proven expertise in using HR metrics to drive insights and assess the effectiveness of HR initiatives across various factions of the organization.
- Strong business acumen and financial literacy to effectively manage HR budgets and facilitate resource allocation decisions aligned with project needs.
