• Define and execute an enterprise-wide Workers' Welfare & Wellbeing Strategy, aligning with client's strategic objectives and ESG commitments.

• Establish governance structures and escalation pathways to integrate welfare considerations into project planning and execution.

• Provide executive-level advice on welfare performance, human rights risks, and regulatory compliance matters.

• Serve as the custodian of client's Workers' Welfare Standards, ensuring policies are developed, benchmarked, and aligned with international frameworks.

• Mandate the inclusion of welfare obligations in project contracts, including EPC, EPCM, and labor supply agreements.

• Lead the enterprise assurance framework, overseeing contractor prequalification, risk audits, and compliance management.

• Provide oversight and recommendations for non-compliance issues, ensuring timely and effective corrective actions.

• Maintain an auditable evidence base to support executive reporting, lender reviews, and government inspections.

• Direct the labor rights compliance program, ensuring worker-facing practices meet client's high standards and legal obligations.

• Lead systemic remediation efforts and manage the enterprise worker voice and grievance mechanism, ensuring accessibility and confidentiality.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Law, Industrial Relations, or a related field, with a preference for a Master's degree or equivalent.

• Minimum 22 years of progressive experience in workers' welfare, human rights, labor relations, or related fields.

• 8-10 years of leadership experience at the Director level or equivalent, preferably in complex, multi-contractor environments.

• Demonstrated success in leading enterprise-wide welfare, assurance, or compliance programs in major projects.

• Expert knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, MHRSD requirements, and international frameworks like IFC Performance Standard 2 and ILO Conventions.

• Advanced understanding of modern slavery and forced labor risk frameworks, and experience in ethical recruitment practices.

• Strong leadership and management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a proven ability to represent organizations externally.

• Analytical mindset, proficient in interpreting data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions.

• Fluency in English and Arabic is highly desirable.