Job description

The Country HR Manager, KSA is the dedicated in-country HR leader responsible for establishing and managing Adobe’s HR function in Saudi Arabia. Based in Riyadh at KAFD, this role serves as the sole on-site HR authority, ensuring compliant, effective, and locally tailored HR services aligned with both Saudi regulatory requirements and global HR standards. The position plays a critical role in enabling business growth by building robust HR operations that reflect the unique cultural and regulatory landscape of the Kingdom.\n\nAs the strategic HR bridge between local leadership and global Centers of Excellence (CoEs), the role partners closely with Shared Services, HR Business Partners, Employee Relations, Legal, Talent Development, and Total Rewards. The manager ensures seamless integration of global HR programs into the local context, adapting frameworks, policies, and processes to meet Saudi labor law and government platform requirements while maintaining alignment with Adobe’s global values and standards.\n\nThe role owns end-to-end employee lifecycle management, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, and separation processes. It ensures full compliance with Saudi regulatory systems such as GOSI, Qiwa, Muqeem, and Mudad, oversees visa processing and Iqama renewals, manages Saudization requirements, ensures payroll accuracy, and administers end-of-service benefits in accordance with statutory requirements.\n\nActing as a trusted advisor to managers and country leadership, the Country HR Manager provides strategic and practical guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, talent development, employee engagement, and change initiatives. The role requires strong autonomy, resilience, and the ability to operate independently while leveraging remote regional and global support to deliver impactful HR solutions in a fast-evolving SaaS environment.