Camp and People Manager

Camp and People Manager - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia About Saudi Gold Refinery Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is a Saudi mining and precious-metals company specialized in the refining of gold and precious metals, bullion production, and value-added precious-metal services. Operating within the Kingdom's mining value chain, SGR is aligned to the Vision 2030 mining pillar and to the regulatory framework set by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) and applicable Saudi and international standards. We produce responsibly sourced, traceable, and certified bullion, operate to LBMA Good Delivery and ISO-aligned quality standards, and invest in the people, processes, and controls behind every bar we produce. Role Overview Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is seeking a Camp and People Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to oversee the daily operation of residential facilities that support our refining, exploration, and corporate workforce. This role manages housing allocation, catering services, transport logistics, and contractor performance across all SGR accommodation sites. The position ensures continuous compliance with MHRSD regulations, GOSI enrollment requirements, and internal HSE standards while maintaining uninterrupted living conditions for shift workers and technical staff. The Camp and People Manager will report directly to the VP of HR and will play a key role in aligning camp operations with refinery production cycles and corporate travel schedules. This individual controls facility budgets, enforces vendor service-level agreements, and integrates camp attendance data with payroll systems to eliminate administrative bottlenecks. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will execute the following responsibilities across camp operations, workforce compliance, and vendor management. - Camp Operations Management: Directs daily housing allocation, room assignments, and shift rotation logistics to ensure seamless accommodation for plant operators, assay technicians, and corporate personnel. - Vendor and Contractor Oversight: Monitors catering, cleaning, security, and transport providers against contractual service-level agreements and enforces penalty clauses for documented performance shortfalls. - Regulatory Compliance Administration: Processes expatriate visa renewals, iqama transfers, and GOSI registrations through Qiwa, Muqeem, and MHRSD portals to maintain continuous Nitaqat compliance and avoid labor penalties. - Facility Maintenance Coordination: Schedules preventive maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and recreational facilities while managing permit-to-work approvals for external repair contractors. - Health and Safety Enforcement: Partners with HSE to conduct monthly camp inspections, fire drill exercises, and chemical storage audits for maintenance and cleaning supplies. - Budget and Cost Control: Tracks monthly camp expenditure against approved operating budgets, reconciles contractor…