HR Business Partner Trella

Our Purpose

At Trella our Vision is to Empower our Communities to move Economies Forward, and we're doing this by building a digital experience that provides our Shippers, Carriers and Teams with the right technology and platform that reduces the costs of moving goods > Simply, we're trying to disrupt and reinvent trucking, and empower our economies. We have launched from Egypt to Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and UAE, and are looking to build and expand our footprint across the MENA-P region.

About the Role:

The HRBP will partner with Trella s central Centers of Excellence for policy and tooling but will operate as the single threaded owner of People operations on the ground.

Act as the strategic advisor and hands on HR owner for our Saudi business: deliver the right talent at the right cost, foster a high performance culture, and ensure flawless compliance with Saudi labour law, Nitaqat, Qiwa, WPS, and GOSI.

What You'll Do:

• Embed with the Saudi leadership team, turning the market P&L and OKRs into actionable people plans
• Coach managers on organization design, workforce planning, and succession.
• Hit Nitaqat targets; maintain agreed or higher rating by filing timely monthly reports via Qiwa
• Draft, issue, and e sign employment contracts on Qiwa; register salaries on Mudad/WPS
• Manage grievances, investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations calculating End of Service Benefits (EOSB) per Article 84
• Ensure 100 % GOSI enrollment and monthly payment accuracy
• Identify high potential talent and craft Individual Development Plans; maintain succession slates for all critical roles
• Benchmark pay bands across GCC logistics tech; recommend adjustments that preserve margin
• Oversee payroll inputs, overtime compliance, expat allowances, medical insurance renewal
• Design onboarding and compliance programme (anti harassment, HSE)
• Leverage HRDF initiatives to up skill Saudi talent and offset training costs
• Lead engagement surveys; co create action plans with managers
• Drive Saudi specific culture moments (Ramadan hours, National Day events, community service)
• Provide weekly dashboards on Saudisation %, attrition, overtime cost, visa pipeline, etc.
• Present insights to the Saudi GM and global People leadership; flag risks early
• Liaise with Jawazat, MOL, and Mudad for block-visa requests, Iqama renewals, and medicals
• Track policy shifts (e.g., Kafala reforms) and translate them into Trella policy updates
• Oversee laptop and asset management procurement, allocation, refurbishment, and end of life disposal
• Manage office leases, renewals, utilities, and vendor contracts; partner with Finance on cost optimisation
• Coordinate employee travel, ticketing, hotel bookings, and per diem approvals in line with Trella s travel policy
• Own the onboarding/off-boarding checklist for assets, badges, and workspace logistics.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor s in HR, Business, or related field (MBA/HRM certification a plus)
• 8+ years HR experience, with at least 4 years as an HRBP supporting Saudi operations
  
• Expert knowledge of Saudi Labour Law, Nitaqat, Qiwa, WPS, GOSI, and EOSB calculations
  
• Proven track record in high growth tech or logistics environments
  
• Fluent Arabic & English; strong Excel/HRIS (Workday, BambooHR, or SAP) skills
  
• Data driven mindset with the ability to link People metrics to financial outcomes