HR and Office Manager

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Human Resources and Office Manager to join a highly respected international law firm in Riyadh. This role offers you the chance to be at the heart of a thriving, ambitious organisation that values individuality, commitment, and teamwork. You will play a pivotal part in shaping the employee experience, supporting business operations, and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

The firm is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive workplace where your contributions are recognised and rewarded. With flexible working arrangements, comprehensive wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on professional growth, this is the ideal environment for you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact within a global network.

• Enjoy flexible working opportunities with hybrid arrangements that support both office-based and remote work, tailored to your needs and preferences.
• Benefit from a comprehensive wellbeing strategy encompassing physical, emotional, financial, and social support, alongside family-friendly policies and private health coverage for you and your family.
• Join a collaborative team that values diversity, encourages professional development through early responsibility, and recognises achievements based on all-round performance.

What you'll do:

As Human Resources and Office Manager in Riyadh, you will be instrumental in fostering an inclusive workplace culture where every individual can thrive. Your day-to-day responsibilities will span HR operations—such as managing recruitment processes from start to finish—and extend into office administration by ensuring seamless facilities management. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders across multiple regions to deliver best-in-class support for both people-related matters and operational excellence. By nurturing junior talent through coaching and guidance while also acting as a trusted advisor to partners on regulatory compliance issues—including Saudisation requirements—you will help drive organisational success. Your ability to build strong relationships with government bodies ensures ongoing compliance with local laws while your oversight of benefits administration guarantees employees receive high-quality support. In addition to these core duties, you will champion health & safety initiatives within the office environment—ensuring risk assessments are completed regularly—and lead efforts around environmental sustainability. Your expertise in managing budgets effectively allows you to optimise resources without compromising service quality. Ultimately, your role is central not only to daily operations but also to long-term strategic projects that enhance employee engagement and contribute positively towards the firm's vision for growth.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior management across Riyadh, Dubai, and London offices by demonstrating discretion and professionalism at all times.
• Provide proactive support to partners in KSA as well as regional leaders in London, acting as the senior figure for business services within the Riyadh office.
• Coach, develop, and nurture junior staff including office assistants and receptionists while offering pastoral care to colleagues across functions.
• Act as the primary liaison with KSA authorities such as the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Investment to ensure timely renewals of registrations for both the firm and its lawyers.
• Oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle in KSA including recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, benefits administration, absence records management, training plans, performance reviews, salary benchmarking, bonus calculations, staff movement tracking, client secondments, international assignments, and holiday management.
• Develop and maintain employment contract templates, policies, procedures, and guidelines that align with both firm standards and local Saudi employment law.
• Lead on annual renewals of private medical insurance and life assurance schemes while reviewing providers periodically to ensure optimal coverage for employees.
• Manage facilities operations including budgeting for office investments, negotiating supplier contracts, maintaining office supplies and equipment, overseeing repairs and maintenance through external contractors, ensuring compliance with lease requirements, health & safety policy implementation, risk assessments completion and training delivery.
• Implement environmental and social governance policies locally while coordinating office refurbishments or moves in partnership with central teams.
• Serve as the single point of contact for premises management including landlord relations; oversee reception services; ensure security protocols are followed; manage visitor arrangements; coordinate IT needs with Dubai/London teams; ensure insurance coverage is up-to-date; facilitate document retention compliance; support business continuity planning.

What you bring:

To excel as Human Resources and Office Manager in Riyadh you will bring substantial experience from similar roles within professional services—ideally gained in Saudi Arabia or comparable markets. Your fluency in English and Arabic allows you to connect meaningfully with colleagues from diverse backgrounds while navigating complex regulatory landscapes confidently. You possess deep knowledge of HR best practices spanning recruitment through performance management along with hands-on expertise managing facilities operations—from budgeting through contract negotiation—to ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of the office environment. Your interpersonal skills enable you not only to coach junior staff but also act as a trusted advisor for senior leaders on sensitive matters such as compliance or policy interpretation. A keen eye for detail ensures accuracy whether preparing legal filings or updating employment contracts while your commercial acumen helps identify opportunities for process optimisation based on market trends. Above all else your commitment to collaboration means you thrive when working alongside others towards shared goals—whether supporting global project delivery or implementing new initiatives locally.

• Extensive experience as an HR business partner within a professional services environment is essential for success in this position.
• Proven track record in facilities or office management roles within Saudi Arabia is required to navigate local operational challenges effectively.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic enables clear communication across diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organisation hierarchy.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with government authorities such as the Ministry of Justice or Ministry of Investment ensures smooth regulatory interactions.
• Experience using integrated HR software systems is highly desirable for streamlining administrative processes efficiently.
• A service-focused attitude combined with approachability fosters positive relationships throughout the business community.
• Exceptional written communication skills allow you to prepare accurate documentation including offer letters or policy updates while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Resilience under pressure coupled with excellent time management empowers you to handle competing priorities calmly without sacrificing attention to detail.
• A collaborative mindset supports effective teamwork across global offices while your initiative drives continuous improvement in systems or processes.
• Commercial awareness enables you to add value through market trend analysis or benchmarking activities relevant to HR practices.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a truly global law firm renowned for its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional development. With over 1,300 people across eight international offices—including a significant presence in London—the firm brings together bright thinkers who share a passion for delivering pragmatic advice rooted in real-world understanding. Employees benefit from an open culture where individuality is celebrated alongside teamwork; everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas that shape both client outcomes and internal practices. The company’s values emphasise honesty in communication (“straight talking”), long-term relationship building (“teamwork”), creativity (“individuality”), and unwavering dedication (“commitment”). Flexible working arrangements are standard practice here—enabling colleagues to balance personal commitments with professional ambitions—while comprehensive wellbeing programmes address every aspect of health: physical fitness initiatives; emotional resilience workshops; financial planning resources; social connection opportunities. Family-friendly policies further reinforce their belief that people perform best when supported holistically both inside-and-outside work. The firm’s vision extends into 2026 with a focus on key sectors like energy transition or technology—offering employees exposure not just locally but globally through cross-border collaboration on high-profile projects. Above all else this is an environment where talented individuals can grow their careers without limits—supported by knowledgeable mentors who genuinely care about each person’s journey toward success.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact within an inclusive global team dedicated to excellence in human resources management—this could be your next career move!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—we look forward to welcoming your application.