International Human Resources

What International Human Resources does

International Human Resources (IHR) is a Riyadh-headquartered human resources services and technology company founded in 2005 that provides integrated HR solutions spanning recruitment, outsourcing, strategic consulting, contact center operations, and professional training. It serves 400+ organizations across Saudi Arabia and four international markets (UAE, Jordan, Egypt, and Sweden), with a footprint of 8 domestic branches and 4 international offices, and claims more than 10,000 employees deployed across client programs.

The company operates a portfolio of six proprietary platforms and applications: IHR Recruiter (an AI-powered applicant tracking and candidate classification system), IHR Jobs (a two-sided AI job-matching marketplace), iHR Vision (an HRMS covering onboarding through offboarding), iHR Academy (a digital training and instructor-monetization platform), Tab3 (a field-team and sales-rep management app), and IHR MEET (a virtual meeting platform). All are delivered as mobile apps on Apple App Store and Google Play, and the company states that its AI-powered technologies save users 'up to 90% of time and effort' through digital integration; however, the underlying AI is described in feature terms (recommendation engine, process automation, predictive analytics on text and structured data) without disclosed proprietary models, research output, or independent validation.

IHR's business model combines transaction-based placement fees for recruitment, managed-services contracts for HR outsourcing and Vision 2030-aligned contact center operations, subscription/SaaS fees for its technology platforms, and subscription-based training revenue from iHR Academy (now bolstered by exclusive representation of the Arab Trainers Union and an exclusive agency with Augusta University for accredited diplomas). Revenue is also generated through a 'Be Our Partner' certified-representative channel and the Al Duwaliah sub-brand for partner-built HR businesses. IHR completed its listing on the Saudi Exchange's Nomu parallel market in 2024, offering 500,000 shares, and won a material government-technology project from Elm Company valued at SAR 53.9M (~$14.4M) in the same year, alongside strategic partnerships with Arab National Bank and the Iktifaa Family Empowerment Association.

Name

International Human Resources

Legal name

International Human Resources Company (الشركة الدولية للموارد البشرية)

Website

https://ihr.sa

Company type

Public

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Ipo

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

International Human Resources is a Riyadh-based HR services and technology company providing recruitment, outsourcing, consulting, contact-center operations, and training through AI-powered platforms (IHR Recruiter, IHR Jobs, iHR Vision, iHR Academy). It serves 400+ organizations across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Egypt, and Sweden, and is listed on Nomu.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Recruitment Services: Talent acquisition and placement services for employers across all sectors. Includes candidate sourcing, screening, and placement.
2. HR Outsourcing: Comprehensive outsourcing solutions for workforce management, enabling organizations to delegate HR functions.
3. Strategic Consulting: HR consultancy services for organizational transformation and workforce development.
4. Professional Training: Digital training programs through IHR Academy, offering accredited courses for professional development.
5. Technology Platforms: SaaS-based HR management solutions including IHR Vision, IHR Recruiter, and IHR Jobs platforms.
6. Contact Center Solutions: End-to-end customer experience solutions aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, empowering national talent.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

International Human Resources (IHR) provides integrated human-capital solutions including recruitment (local and international), HR outsourcing, strategic consulting, professional training, and contact-center services. Its offerings are supported by a suite of proprietary AI-powered platforms (IHR Recruiter, IHR Jobs, IHR Vision, IHR Academy, Tab3, IHR MEET) that automate applicant tracking, job matching, HR operations, learning, field-team coordination, and virtual meetings for employers and job seekers.

Product overview

International Human Resources offers a unified platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the iHR Platform ecosystem. The core portfolio consists of IHR Recruiter (applicant management), IHR Jobs (AI-powered job matching), iHR Vision (comprehensive HRMS), and iHR Academy (digital training), supported by complementary products including Tab3 App (field team logistics management) and IHR MEET (virtual meeting platform). The company also provides Call Center Solutions and Government Support services. All platforms are powered by AI technologies that reportedly save up to 90% of time through digital integration, enabling organizations to build and optimize their workforce with exceptional efficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IHR Recruiter: Fully integrated applicant management system that helps organize, assess, and classify candidates for employers.
• IHR Jobs
• IHR Academy
• IHR Vision
• Tab3 App
• iHR Platform
• iHR Meet
• Government Support

Products and services

• IHR Recruiter

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves up to 90% of time and effort through AI-powered digital integration
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Iktifaa Family Empowerment AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Human Resources Company signed a strategic partnership agreement with Iktifaa Family Empowerment Association to enhance cooperation and support initiatives that promote community development. The partnership aims to strengthen social responsibility aspects and community empowerment.
• Arab National BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Human Resources signed a strategic partnership agreement with Arab National Bank. This agreement reflects mutual cooperation in providing HR solutions and services to support the bank's workforce management needs.
• Arab Trainers UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartneriHR Academy became the exclusive representative of the Arab Trainers Union, enabling the implementation of professional applied programs and professional diplomas that support employees in their specialized career paths.
• Augusta UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartneriHR Academy secured the exclusive agency with Augusta University to implement professional applied programs and professional diplomas supporting employees in their specialized careers.
• Al DuwaliahflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAl Duwaliah is the parent brand under which partners can build their own business. The brand has over 15 years of experience in delivering HR solutions, backed by strong financial capabilities and governance structure. Partners gain access to a broad client base, advanced tools, and ongoing training support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• GulfTalent: MENA-focused online recruitment platform specializing in professional and executive placements across the Gulf. Comparable to IHR's recruitment services and AI-driven matching offering for the same employer and candidate base.
• Bayt.com: Leading Middle East job board and recruitment platform operating across the MENA region. Directly comparable to IHR Jobs and IHR Recruiter as a regional talent-matching platform serving Saudi and GCC employers and job seekers.

Regional players

• NADIA Recruitment & Executive Search: Established Middle East recruitment and executive search firm headquartered in the UAE. Comparable to IHR's recruitment and HR consulting practice serving Gulf-based enterprise and government clients.
• Tamheer (HRDF program partners): Saudi Human Resources Development Fund programs and the partner ecosystem supporting Saudization. Comparable as a training and workforce-development channel aligned with the same Vision 2030 mandate that drives IHR Academy and government outsourcing.

Broad incumbents

• Workday: Global cloud HCM and enterprise management platform. Comparable to IHR Vision as a workforce management and HRIS competitor targeting large enterprise and government buyers in the Middle East.
• InfoEdge (Naukri Gulf): Indian-listed parent of Naukri with Gulf recruitment extensions. Comparable as a large-scale recruitment platform operator pursuing similar AI-driven talent matching monetization as IHR Jobs.
• Michael Page Middle East: Global professional recruitment firm with established Middle East operations. Comparable to IHR's recruitment and outsourcing services for mid-to-senior professional placements in Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
• LinkedIn Talent Solutions: Microsoft-owned professional network with extensive talent solutions across the Middle East. Comparable as a global recruitment and employer-branding platform competing with IHR Jobs and IHR Recruiter.
• SAP SuccessFactors: Global enterprise HCM/HRIS suite widely deployed by large Saudi and GCC enterprises. Comparable to IHR Vision as a comprehensive HR management platform covering onboarding to offboarding.
• Hays Middle East: Global recruitment and workforce solutions provider with significant Gulf presence. Comparable to IHR's recruitment, outsourcing and HR consulting offerings serving enterprise clients in the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/ihr.smart

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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