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Saudization (Nitaqat) Solutions in Saudi Arabia (KSA)

Design and deliver a practical localization plan—role mapping to Nitaqat categories, local/expat mix, compliant documentation, and dashboards that track progress. Integrated with recruitment, temp/contract, RPO and payroll/EOR so you hit targets without disrupting operations.

✔ Nitaqat role mapping ✔ Localization mix planning ✔ Hiring, offers & contracts ✔ Dashboards & reporting
4–8 wksTypical plan design & kickoff
90%+Offer acceptance on Saudi national tracks
100%Documentation aligned to KSA labor law
MonthlyProgress dashboards & governance

What’s Included

Nitaqat Role Mapping

Classify roles and set localization targets per function/site with practical transition plans.

  • Baseline ratios & gaps
  • Priority role families
  • Waves & timelines

Saudi National Hiring

Targeted sourcing and events for Saudi nationals across entry to leadership roles.

  • Campaigns & hiring days
  • Universities & talent pools
  • Structured interviews

Documentation & Onboarding

Offer letters, contracts and joining documentation aligned to KSA labor-law processes.

  • Contract packs & checklists
  • Background/medical checks
  • Payroll/WPS/GOSI coordination

Dashboards & Governance

Monthly reporting on ratios, pipeline and actions with clear ownership and next steps.

  • By site/department
  • Aged roles & bottlenecks
  • Saudization ratio tracking

Retention & Development

Onboarding support and basic development tracks to stabilize early attrition.

  • 30/60/90-day check-ins
  • Buddy/mentor suggestions
  • Feedback loops

Integrated Delivery

Tie localization to the right hiring lane: permanent, temp/contract, RPO or Payroll/EOR.

  • Phased conversion options
  • Cost & SLA alignment
  • Change management

Our 6-Step Saudization Playbook

  1. Baseline & Targets: current ratios, site/function splits, gaps & timelines.
  2. Design & Governance: role mapping, waves, stakeholder owners, KPIs.
  3. Sourcing & Campaigns: national talent pools, universities, hiring days.
  4. Selection & Offers: structured interviews, assessments, compliant offers.
  5. Onboarding & Payroll: contracts, documentation, WPS/GOSI coordination.
  6. Reporting & Tune-ups: monthly dashboards, actions, retention check-ins.

Works With Your Hiring Model

Ask for a 90-Day Plan

Sectors We Commonly Localize

  • Retail & FMCG
  • Hospitality
  • Call Centers
  • Back Office
  • Logistics & Warehousing
  • Last-Mile
  • Airports
  • Supply Chain
  • Construction & FM
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Giga Projects
  • Healthcare & Admin
  • IT & Digital
  • BFSI
  • Public Sector

Commercial Options

ModelBest ForIncludes
90-Day Accelerator Close immediate gaps Plan design, targeted hiring days, dashboards, onboarding & documentation.
RPO + Saudization Steady monthly targets Embedded recruiters, tracking by site/function, SLAs & monthly governance.
Payroll/EOR Bundle Fast deployment Contracts, payroll via WPS, GOSI events, renewals & compliant offboarding.

Already running programs? We integrate Saudization tracking into Mass/Volume or Executive Search campaigns.

Recent Saudization Outcomes

Retail Network (KSA)

Localized 180+ roles across stores & DCs in 4 months; monthly dashboards & hiring days stabilized ratios.

Contact Center (Riyadh)

Bulk Saudi national hiring via two assessment days; 30/60/90 retention check-ins reduced early attrition.

Facilities Management

Function-wise targets and phased conversions aligned to site go-lives; compliant contracts & onboarding.

FAQs — Saudization (Nitaqat) Support

Can you map our roles to Nitaqat and set practical targets?
Yes—we baseline current ratios, classify roles and design a phased, site-wise plan with owners, timelines and KPIs.
Do you run Saudi national hiring campaigns?
We run targeted sourcing, university outreach and hiring days with structured assessments and compliant offers.
How is documentation handled?
We provide offer/contract templates and onboarding checklists aligned to KSA labor-law processes, with WPS/GOSI coordination.
Can this connect to our existing recruitment?
Yes—localization tracks plug into Permanent, Temp/Contract, RPO or Payroll/EOR lanes with unified reporting.

Need a Saudization plan that actually ships?

Share your headcount, functions and sites—we’ll return a 90-day action plan with targets, hiring waves, and compliance steps.

Saudization Brief

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