ABOUT OGILVY

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU

Memac Ogilvy inspires brands and people to impact the world. We exist to create iconic, culture-changing, value-driven ideas for our clients.
Borderless Creativity is our lifeblood. We operate, innovate, and create at the intersection of our talented people, across advertising disciplines such as strategic thinking and distinctive idea creation, through a social-first approach — alongside our wider Memac Ogilvy family of Advertising, Experience, Health, Consulting and PR. Never have there been more opportunities available to communicate incredible ideas, impact culture, and influence consumer behavior. Paid advertising is a consistent, regular and controllable way of getting a business and brand’s core message in front of consumers in a way that no other medium can. Creativity is our greatest differentiator as we transcend the status quo and shift culture.
Memac Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Memac Ogilvy is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented SAUDI NATIONAL - HR Officer to join our dynamic team in Riyadh. This role requires a strong understanding of Saudi Arabian labor law and practical experience with HR systems like Qiwa and GOSI. The ideal candidate will have a passion for HR and a proven ability to manage a variety of HR functions effectively.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Administer HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with Saudi Arabian labor law.
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including contract preparation, visa processing (where applicable), and exit interviews.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HR systems (Qiwa, GOSI, etc.).
• Process payroll and ensure timely payment of salaries and benefits.
• Manage employee leave requests and track attendance.
• Handle employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and other HR-related matters.
• Assist with recruitment efforts, including screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and conducting reference checks.
• Coordinate training and development programs for employees.
• Prepare HR reports and presentations as required.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Saudi Arabian labor laws and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive HR information.