# Executive Director - HRBP

> Qiddiya Investment Company · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · — · Posted 2026-05-07

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Human Resources

## Description

We are seeking an Executive Director – HR Business Partner (HRBP) to act as a strategic advisor to the Development side of the business. Reporting directly to the CHRO, this role will lead the full HR agenda across a complex, fast-paced and high-growth environment.

You will partner closely with executive leadership on a broad spectrum of people & business issues to enable delivery of large-scale development programs, ensuring the organization is structured, resourced, and equipped to meet its ambitious milestones.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership across the Development function, driving alignment between people strategy and business priorities
-   Lead the design and execution of HR strategies, including organizational design, workforce planning, and talent development
-   Enable high-performance culture, embedding accountability, leadership capability, and strong employee engagement
-   Partner with business leaders on major transformation initiatives, including scaling teams, mobilization phases, and operational readiness
-   Provide oversight on talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development for critical roles
-   Ensure governance, compliance, and consistency in HR practices across the Development portfolio
-   Act as a senior escalation point for complex employee relations and organizational challenges

## Requirements

-   Minimum 10+ years of HR leadership experience within the real estate development industry (mandatory)
-   Proven track record in roles such as:

-   CHRO
-   Group HR Director
-   Senior HR / HR Department Manager within a large-scale development organization

-   Strong experience partnering with development, construction, or large infrastructure environments
-   Demonstrated ability to operate at executive level, influencing C-suite stakeholders
-   Experience leading HR in rapidly scaling or project-driven organisations
-   Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate business strategy into people outcomes

**Key Competencies**

-   Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability
-   Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
-   Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
-   Resilience and adaptability in complex, evolving environments
-   High level of professionalism, discretion, and governance awareness

## Apply

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