Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) – VP of HR

About the role

The organization seeks a senior HR leader to serve as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Vice President of Human Resources. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CHRO will shape the people strategy for a high‑growth drilling and energy services company operating in Saudi Arabia.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute an enterprise‑wide HR strategy aligned with the corporate vision and business objectives.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on all workforce matters.
• Lead talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development frameworks.
• Oversee compensation, total rewards, and performance‑management programs.
• Champion Saudization initiatives and build robust local talent pipelines.
• Drive HR digital transformation and develop workforce analytics capabilities.
• Ensure full compliance with Saudi labour law, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance.
• Lead and develop a team of five direct reports across all HR functions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM, CIPD) is a strong advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including 8–10 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven background in the energy, oil & gas, drilling, or industrial sectors.
• Experience leading HR in complex, multinational or joint‑venture environments.

Required skills

• HR digital transformation
• Workforce analytics