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Innovations Group, a staffing and HR solutions provider with more than 30 years of experience in the GCC, has released its latest workforce 2030 report, Navigating Saudi Arabia’s Talent Landscape. The comprehensive study is designed to help businesses understand the Kingdom’s evolving labour dynamics as it undergoes rapid transformation under Vision 2030.
The report offers in-depth insights into Saudi Arabia’s HR outsourcing market, sector-specific hiring trends, and strategic workforce recommendations. It highlights rising demand for talent in aviation, healthcare, IT, and construction, alongside guidance on navigating policy reforms, meeting Saudization targets, and deploying AI-powered recruitment tools to improve hiring efficiency.
According to the findings, Saudi Arabia’s HR outsourcing services market is poised for sustained growth, with a projected CAGR of 6.63 per cent between 2024 and 2030, building on the 12.26 per cent growth achieved from 2019 to 2023. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) remains the largest market segment, forecast to reach $156.95m by 2030 at a CAGR of 6.52 per cent. Multi-Process HR Services are emerging as the fastest-growing area, expected to hit $79.42m by 2030 at a CAGR of 8.88 per cent.
The report also highlights strong momentum in the manpower supply market, which is expected to reach $1.68bn for blue-collar workers and $1.16bn for white-collar workers by 2030. Growth rates of 3.35 per cent and 3.86 per cent respectively indicate a clear shift toward a more skilled workforce, with high-growth opportunities across healthcare, technology, and financial services.
Anurag Verma, general manager, KSA, Innovations Group, said: “Saudi Arabia is entering a new era of opportunity where growth is being fuelled by megaprojects, economic diversification, and a sharpened focus on local talent development. But with this transformation comes complexity. Our report is designed to simplify that complexity, giving businesses clarity, compliance confidence, and competitive edge as they scale in the Kingdom. At Innovations Group, we are not just observing the future of work, we are enabling it.”
The report identifies aviation, IT & fintech, healthcare, and construction as the most talent-constrained industries, with expansion outpacing the supply of skilled professionals. Critical roles in demand include AI/ML engineers, cybersecurity analysts, nurses, project engineers, ground staff, and technicians. Innovations Group notes that sector-specific hiring strategies and agile deployment models will be essential to address shortages and maintain business continuity.
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As a licensed Saudi company with a dedicated local team, Innovations Group has been a long-term partner in workforce transformation across the Kingdom. Through data-driven staffing models and round-the-clock local support, the company continues to deliver scalable, compliant, and future-ready HR solutions.
The report concludes that as Saudi Arabia’s labour market undergoes structural change, success for organizations will depend on aligning with national priorities while building agile, high-performing teams. Companies that embrace data-led workforce strategies and partner with experts familiar with local regulations, culture, and operations will be best placed to turn workforce complexity into a competitive advantage and achieve sustainable growth in the Kingdom.
