HR Business Partner - KSA

Job Purpose

Business Partner

• Transfer DP World people strategies into action.
• Oversee daily HR operations, liaising with key stakeholders in HR Operations team to ensure KPIs are met.
• Develop People Agenda, strategy, policies, and practices
• Consult with line managers and provide daily people related guidance
• Resolve complex employee relations issues and address grievances.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention.
• Suggest new People strategies and provide People related policy guidance.
• Deliver Key HR initiatives across the HR spectrum.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, GOSI, and Saudization quotas (Nitaqat).

Talent Acquisition

• Evaluate staffing needs and oversee recruitment efforts.
• Conduct required studies and analysis with regard to TA and talent requirements in our team, and prepare periodic reports related to TA.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition Manager to identify, attract and source hard-to-find passive talent using different niche sites/channels such as LinkedIn and other social media.
• Monitor and report on workforce and succession planning.
• Identify training needs for teams and individuals and evaluate training programs.
• Coordinate with HRDF and other government entities

OD and Performance Management

• Monitor and lead performance management cycle and processes.
• Assist with the coordination of engagement activities
• Identify and recommend areas of improvement in OD activities, services and policies.
• Provide ideas and assist with the development and implementation of organisational development / strategic OD and Business Improvement policy and programmes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HRM, Business Administration or relevant field
• 5 + years of relevant experience in HR BP / HR Generalist role, ideally in a logistics or supply chain environment
• Professional HR certification is preferred (e.g. CIPD, SHRM)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced in English & Arabic Language essential
• Thorough knowledge of labour legislation.
• Good negotiation skills and ability to handle difficult conversations
• Strong leadership skills