Head of HR

ob Title: HR Manager – HR Operations, Talent Acquisition & Cross-Border Compliance (India & Saudi Arabia)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR professional to lead HR Operations and Talent Acquisition across India and Saudi Arabia. The role requires a strong blend of recruitment expertise, HR operations excellence, labor law compliance, employee relations, and policy management. The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of progressive HR experience, with proven capability in managing cross-border HR operations, scaling teams, and supporting business growth in dynamic environments.

The candidate should also have experience working closely with attorneys/legal counsels on HR policy drafting, employment contracts, disciplinary matters, compliance frameworks, and labor law-related documentation across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding

• Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce planning and hiring requirements

• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies through job portals, referrals, social media, and recruitment networks

• Lead hiring initiatives across India and Saudi Arabia, including high-volume and niche hiring

• Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process

• Track and analyze recruitment metrics such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and quality of hire

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Management

• Oversee complete employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, confirmations, transfers, promotions, and exits

• Manage employee records, HR documentation, attendance, leave management, and payroll coordination

• Maintain HRIS systems and ensure employee data accuracy and confidentiality

• Support audits and maintain audit-ready HR records and documentation

• Streamline HR processes to improve operational efficiency and scalability

Compliance & Labor Law Management

• Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws and Saudi labor regulations including Saudization, Iqama, GOSI, visa, and work permit requirements

• Coordinate with PROs and external agencies for employee documentation, visas, and expatriate workforce management

• Work closely with attorneys and legal counsels on HR policy drafting, employment agreements, disciplinary procedures, compliance matters, investigations, and labor law documentation

• Maintain and update HR policies, SOPs, employee handbooks, and compliance frameworks across regions

• Ensure adherence to internal policies, statutory regulations, and corporate governance standards

Compensation, Benefits & Performance Management

• Manage salary structures, compensation revisions, benchmarking, and benefits administration

• Oversee expatriate compensation, allowances, and per diem structures

• Drive performance appraisal cycles, goal-setting frameworks, and employee feedback processes

• Support leadership in talent development, succession planning, and retention initiatives

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employee queries and support

• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, investigations, and conflict resolution

• Foster a positive and inclusive work culture across locations

• Lead employee engagement and retention initiatives

HR Reporting & Analytics

• Generate HR dashboards, MIS reports, and analytics for leadership review

• Provide data-driven insights to support HR and business decision-making

• Monitor key HR metrics and recommend process improvements

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

• 15+ years of progressive experience in HR Operations and Talent Acquisition

• Strong exposure to HR operations in both India and Saudi Arabia

• In-depth knowledge of Indian labor laws and Saudi labor regulations

• Experience managing cross-border and expatriate workforce

• Proven experience working with attorneys/legal teams on HR policy drafting, compliance, contracts, and employee relations matters

• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms and recruitment tools

• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational capabilities

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced and dynamic business environments

Preferred Skills

• Experience in scaling teams and managing high-volume recruitment

• Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making capabilities

• Exposure to multinational or multi-location organizations

• Ability to align HR strategy with overall business objectives

Strong process orientation with a focus on operational excellence