- LocationDammam, Saudi Arabia
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IndustryAutomotive
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Partnership
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Partner with business leaders to translate organizational strategy into HR initiatives.
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Drive workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning.
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Provide HR insights for business decisions related to talent, structure, and culture.
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Support change management and transformation projects.
Talent Management & Development
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Collaborate on talent acquisition strategies for critical roles.
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Identify high-potential employees and develop career paths and development plans.
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Implement learning and development initiatives aligned with business needs.
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Support leadership capability building and coaching.
Performance & Rewards
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Drive performance management cycles, including goal setting, feedback, and appraisals.
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Partner with Total Rewards team on compensation benchmarking and incentive design.
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Advise managers on employee recognition and retention strategies.
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Ensure fairness, equity, and transparency in reward systems.
Employee Relations & Engagement
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Act as the primary HR contact for managers and employees on ER issues.
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Support a positive work environment, aligned with company culture and values.
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Lead engagement surveys and follow-up action planning.
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Resolve workplace conflicts and provide mediation where needed.
HR Operations & Compliance
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Ensure compliance with labor laws, policies, and regulations.
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Monitor HR metrics and provide insights to business leaders.
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Support implementation of HR systems and digital platforms.
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Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) for policy rollouts and process improvements.
Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
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Professional HR certifications (CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent) desirable.
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8–12 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in an HRBP role.
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Experience in diversified holding companies or sectors such as automotive, retail, or real estate.
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Strong background in talent management, employee relations, and organizational design.
Skills & Competencies
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Business acumen and ability to align HR with organizational goals.
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Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
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Knowledge of labor laws and HR compliance frameworks.
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Excellent problem-solving, coaching, and influencing skills.
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Data-driven approach with strong HR analytics and reporting capabilities.
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High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and change leadership.
Key Internal & External Relationships
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Internal: Business Unit Heads, Group HR Director, HR COEs (Talent, Rewards, L&D), Finance, Legal.
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External: Recruitment agencies, training vendors, HR consultants, labor authorities.
Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Achievement of workforce planning and talent pipeline objectives.
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Employee engagement and retention rates.
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Effectiveness of performance management and talent development initiatives.
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Compliance with labor laws and HR policies.
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Strength of business leader partnership and satisfaction.
