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People Relations Manager \ Lead

Country: Saudi Arabia

Company: Petromin

About this role:

Position Overview:

The People Relations Manager plays a critical role in fostering a positive workplace environment for a large organization of 5,000+ employees. The role reports to the People & Culture Department, and involves managing complex employee relations cases, resolving workplace conflicts, and ensuring full compliance with Saudi labor laws. This position partners with leadership and People & Culture (HR) teams, to promote fair treatment, open communication, and a culture of accountability while leveraging analytics and reporting to drive continuous improvement.

WE DELIVER – Let’s deliver together:

  • Lead investigations into employee complaints, grievances, misconduct, and policy violations, ensuring processes comply with Saudi labor laws and internal policies.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and colleagues on employee rights, workplace policies, and performance management.
  • Mediate and resolve complex workplace conflicts in culturally diverse environments while maintaining professionalism and neutrality.
  • Develop and maintain analytics tools and case tracking systems to identify trends, generate insights, and improve employee relations practices.
  • Design and implement employee surveys to assess workplace culture, engagement, and areas for improvement.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports and dashboards on employee relations metrics, case outcomes, and compliance status to inform leadership decisions.
  • Develop and update policies and procedures related to the organization’s Code of Conduct, ensuring alignment with best practices and legal requirements.
  • Deliver training to colleagues and management, on topics such as conflict resolution, compliance, and workplace conduct.
  • Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, when advising on recommendations for disciplinary action.
  • Collaborate with People and Culture team members and leadership, to address systemic employee relations challenges and recommend proactive solutions.

WE DREAM – This is what we dream of:

  • Nationality: Saudi National (mandatory)
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
  • Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in employee relations, HR management, or conflict resolution, preferably in organizations with 5,000+ human capital or complex structures
  • Certification in HR, such as SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR
  • Demonstrated ability to handle high-volume, complex employee relations cases with a structured and analytical approach
  • Strong understanding of Saudi labor laws, workplace regulations and compliance frameworks
  • Expertise in designing and implementing analytics, case tracking systems, surveys, and reports to drive actionable insights
  • Proven experience in policy development, particularly related to Codes of Conduct and workplace ethics
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, and conflict resolution skills with the ability to navigate cultural sensitivities
  • Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and maintain confidentiality
  • Experience working in large, multinational organizations within the KSA or the GCC region
  • English & Arabic language – Proficiency level (spoken and written)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Can-Do-Attitude
  • Live our Values – Respect, Teamwork, Passion, Forward Thinking and Integrity

We CARE – What you can expect:

  • Multinational culture
  • Flat hierarchy
  • Engaging and dynamic work environment
  • A highly motivated team
  • A modern workplace in the heart of Jeddah
  • Personal and professional development opportunities
  • Competitive compensation package | 22 working days annual leave + local public holidays | Appealing Health & Life Insurance plan
  • We aim to be a great place to work, where our colleagues feel valued, have equal opportunities and benefit from pay equity

We DARE – YOU to apply:

  • Applications from all individuals is encouraged regardless of gender
  • Applications accepted from local hires ONLY

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