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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking a visionary and seasoned Head of Welfare and Wellbeing to lead, design, and oversee the execution of world-class worker welfare and community wellbeing strategies for a landmark giga-project in the Tabuk region.
In this executive-level role, you will be responsible for safeguarding the physical, mental, and social health of a massive, diverse multinational workforce. You will bridge the gap between corporate strategy, regulatory compliance, and on-the-ground human advocacy, ensuring that our project sets a new global benchmark for human dignity, safety, and quality of life in mega-construction ecosystems.
What You'll Be Doing
Strategic Leadership: Define, implement, and continuously elevate the overarching Welfare and Wellbeing framework for the entire project life cycle, aligning with international standards (e.g., ILO, IFC) and Vision 2030 objectives.
Program Oversight: Oversee the master planning and daily operations of worker accommodations, medical clinics, catering/nutrition, recreational facilities, and mental health support systems.
Compliance & Auditing: Establish rigorous audit mechanisms to monitor contractors and subcontractors, ensuring absolute compliance with welfare KPIs, labor laws, and human rights standards.
Crisis Management & Advocacy: Serve as the principal advisor on all workforce crises, grievances, and community health risks. Lead swift mitigation and resolution strategies.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate directly with client executives, government entities, PMC leads, and third-party auditors to report on welfare metrics and champion a culture of care.
Innovation in Wellbeing: Introduce data-driven wellness initiatives, technology-enabled healthcare solutions, and cultural integration programs to boost morale and retention across all tiers of the workforce.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Sociology, Public Health, Psychology, Construction Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, CIPD) is highly preferred.
Experience: 20+ years of progressive experience in workforce welfare, industrial relations, human rights compliance, or HSE management.
Mega-Project Track Record: Proven experience directing welfare operations for massive, high-value infrastructure projects, heavy civil engineering works, or remote giga-projects ($10B+ value).
Geographic Expertise: Prior experience in the Middle East (GCC region) is essential; a deep understanding of Saudi Arabian labor laws and the social dynamics of multinational labor forces is a distinct advantage.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
Authoritative Leadership: Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and firmly enforce compliance mandates with multi-tiered contractors.
Cultural Intelligence: Exceptional empathy and communication skills, with the ability to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps across a diverse workforce.
Analytical Mindset: Skilled in leveraging data analytics to track welfare trends, predict risks, and measure the ROI of wellbeing programs.
Resilience: Thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced, and remote project environments.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Sociology, Public Health, Psychology, Construction Management, or related
- 20+ years progressive experience in workforce welfare, industrial relations, human rights compliance, or HSE management
- Proven experience directing welfare operations for mega-projects or large infrastructure projects ($10B+)
- Prior experience working in the Middle East (GCC) with understanding of Saudi Arabian labor laws
- Knowledge of international standards (ILO, IFC) and ability to align programs with Vision 2030 objectives
- Master's degree or professional certifications (NEBOSH, IOSH, CIPD)
- Demonstrated crisis management, grievance resolution, and stakeholder engagement at executive level
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
