Nexus between GHRM Practices and Job Performance through Organizational Culture in Saudi Higher Education Institutions: A Conceptual Paper

This conceptual paper examines the role of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) practices in enhancing job performance within Saudi Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), considering organizational culture as a mediating factor.While previous studies have extensively explored GHRM and job performance, there remains a lack of contextualized research focusing on Saudi HEIs.This paper addresses this gap by integrating theoretical perspectives, particularly Social Exchange Theory (SET), to develop a conceptual framework explaining how GHRM fosters a culture of environmental sustainability, thereby influencing employee performance.Unlike existing studies, which primarily emphasize direct relationships, this paper highlights the indirect impact of GHRM through organizational culture, offering new theoretical and managerial insights.Methodologically, the study adopts a structured literature review approach, synthesizing recent research from 2022 to 2025 to ensure relevance.The findings provide significant implications for policymakers and HR professionals, advocating for sustainable HRM strategies that align with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals.This paper serves as a foundation for future empirical validation, encouraging further exploration of GHRM's long-term impact on organizational success.