HR Manager – Lead Talent Acquisition & Operations

About the role

Blacksand, the development arm of Alabdullatif Group, is looking for an experienced HR Manager to build and lead its human resources function in Riyadh. You will be responsible for attracting, developing, and retaining top talent across a multi‑project real‑estate and construction portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with department heads to plan and execute end‑to‑end recruitment, from job posting to offer acceptance.
• Design and own a seamless onboarding experience for new hires.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations, performance management, and engagement initiatives.
• Oversee HR operations including contracts, personnel files, leave, end‑of‑service, and compliance with Saudi labor law, HRSD, GOSI and Saudization targets.
• Manage government processes such as Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, iqama, and exit/re‑entry.
• Establish and administer compensation, benefits, and payroll in coordination with finance.
• Develop HR policies, handbooks, and select the HRIS to provide accurate people data and dashboards.
• Prepare monthly HR reports on headcount, hiring, attrition, and Saudization for the executive team.
• Build and scale the HR team as the business grows.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• SHRM, CIPD or equivalent certification preferred.
• 8+ years progressive HR experience, including generalist or managerial roles.
• Experience in real‑estate, construction, hospitality or similar multi‑project environments.
• Proven track record of setting up or scaling an HR function from an early stage.

Required skills

• HRIS implementation and management.
• Qiwa platform.
• Muqeem system.
• GOSI administration.