HR Consultant - Policies & SOPs (6 Weeks Project)

HR Consultant - Policies & SOPs (6 Weeks Project) - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About Talent at

Talent at is a Saudi platform specialized in executive, professional, and technical talent acquisition and development. We connect exceptional talent with ambitious organizations to accelerate growth and support Vision 2030. Our focus is on enhancing the capabilities of organizations by providing them with the right talent. Located in Saudi Arabia, Talent at is committed to contributing to the nation's vision for a prosperous and sustainable future.

Project Overview

Our confidential client is seeking an HR Consultant to deliver a 6-week HR documentation project focused on building core HR policies and practical SOPs. The consultant will assess current practices, design fit-for-purpose documents, and support rollout readiness. This is a time-bound project with an immediate joining requirement.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct rapid current-state assessment (documents, practices, gaps) and confirm priority policy/SOP list.

- Draft and update core HR policies (e.g., attendance, leave, disciplinary, onboarding, HR operations) aligned with applicable local requirements and company standards.

- Create end-to-end HR SOPs with clear steps, owners, inputs/outputs, and templates/forms where needed.

- Build an HR document control approach (versioning, approvals, distribution) and ensure consistency across documents.

- Facilitate stakeholder workshops and review cycles to capture business needs and secure sign-off.

- Prepare rollout toolkit: summaries, FAQs, and brief training/enablement session for HR/line managers.

- Deliver final policy pack and SOP library with an implementation and handover plan.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.

- 10+ years of HR experience with proven policy writing and SOP development.

- Strong understanding of HR operations (employee lifecycle processes) and documentation best practices.

- Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and writing skills (clear, practical, and structured).

- Ability to deliver to tight timelines and manage multiple review stakeholders.

- Arabic and English communication skills are required.

Preferred / Nice-to-have

- CIPD, SHRM, or similar professional certification.

- Experience building HR manuals or HR governance frameworks from scratch.

- Exposure to ISO-style documentation discipline and audit readiness.

- Experience working with contractors, multi-site operations, or project mobilizations.

Success Metrics

- Approved policy pack delivered within 6 weeks with clear ownership and governance.

- HR SOP library completed with practical steps, templates, and document control.

- Stakeholder sign-off achieved with minimal rework and strong usability feedback.

- Rollout readiness: brief enablement delivered and handover completed.

- On-time delivery against the agreed project plan and milestones.

Project Terms

- Duration: 6 weeks.

- Start: Immediat.

What We Offer

- Clear scope and fast decision-making environment.

- Opportunity to build high-impact HR foundations for a growing organization.

- Potential for extension or future projects based on performance (subject to client needs).

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Talent at and our confidential client welcome applications from qualified candidates. Selection is based on role requirements, skills, and experience.