Job description

The Head of HR - CDO Office at NEOM will lead the Chief Development Officer Office’s HR strategy in alignment with NEOM’s people strategy, driving organizational structure, culture, and performance enhancements. This role partners with CDO leadership and NEOM HR to deliver integrated HR solutions that foster engagement and high performance, reflecting NEOM's values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, and respect. The position oversees HR functions such as talent acquisition, employee relations, wellbeing programs, performance management, and engagement initiatives. Responsibilities include assessing and improving the CDO Office’s organizational culture, implementing HR metrics and KPIs, advising executives on policy and employee relations, coordinating with communications teams to align internal messaging, and operationalizing HR policies in collaboration with NEOM People Services and HR Policy teams. The role also contributes to enterprise-wide HR strategy, including onboarding, mobility, workforce data analysis, and employee lifecycle branding. The successful candidate will have 12+ years of HR leadership and operational experience, expertise in organizational development, strong problem-solving and change management skills, and proficiency in HRIS platforms. Advanced qualifications such as a Master’s degree or CIPD certification are preferred.