Saudization Manager
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About Us Bayt Al Tawabel Holding is a growing Saudi F&B and hospitality group with a strong vision for expansion across the Kingdom. We are building brands, teams, and guest experiences that reflect operational excellence, Saudi hospitality, and long-term sustainable growth.
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About Us
Bayt Al Tawabel Holding is a growing Saudi F&B and hospitality group with a strong vision for expansion across the Kingdom.
We are building brands, teams, and guest experiences that reflect operational excellence, Saudi hospitality, and long-term sustainable growth.
As we continue to expand, we are strengthening our People Engine to support our workforce strategy, develop local talent, and contribute meaningfully to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
About The Role
We are looking for a Saudization Manager to lead our nationalization strategy, Nitaqat compliance, Saudi talent pipeline development, and long-term workforce planning.
This role is not only about compliance.
It is about building a strong Saudi workforce, creating real career opportunities, improving retention, and developing future Saudi leaders within the hospitality and F&B sector.
The Saudization Manager will work closely with the Chief People Officer, recruitment team, training function, operations, and government entities to ensure Bayt Al Tawabel maintains strong Saudization performance across all legal entities and locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor Saudization percentages and Nitaqat status across all legal entities and locations
- Develop and implement Saudization action plans to maintain Platinum or Gold Nitaqat status
- Manage relationships with HRDF, MHRSD, TVTC, Taqat, Tamheer, Hadaf, and other relevant government bodies
- Identify and manage Saudization incentives, wage support schemes, subsidies, and training grants
- Build partnerships with universities, vocational institutions, and government employment programs
- Support Saudi talent sourcing, onboarding, development, and retention initiatives
- Lead initiatives to increase Saudi female representation in store, supervisory, and management roles
- Develop Saudi employee retention frameworks, career pathways, and engagement programs
- Prepare monthly Saudization reports and dashboards for senior leadership
- Build a rolling 3-year Saudization workforce plan aligned with the company’s expansion strategy
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Saudization, Nitaqat compliance, government relations, or workforce nationalization
- Strong knowledge of Nitaqat regulations, Saudization targets, HRDF programs, and MHRSD requirements
- Experience in F&B, retail, or hospitality is highly preferred
- Established relationships with HRDF, MHRSD, TVTC, or related government entities are a strong advantage
- Strong reporting, dashboard, workforce planning, and Excel skills
- Arabic fluency is required
- Professional English proficiency is required
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who understands that Saudization is more than a percentage.
The right candidate will be able to combine compliance knowledge, government relations, data-driven planning, and a genuine talent development mindset.
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