Senior HR Manager

Overview

• At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all.
• You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
• A Day in the Life
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• We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Senior HR Manager to lead the transformation of our Saudi organization.
• This is a critical role responsible for elevating the employee experience, embedding a high-performance mindset, and acting as a strategic partner to business leaders.
• The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the organizational culture, driving engagement, and accelerating business outcomes through people
• This role is open to all qualified candidates; however, in line with Saudization initiatives, preference will be given to Saudi nationals.
• Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
• Strategic HR Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor to the Country Manager and leadership team, providing strategic counsel on all people matters including org design, culture, change management, and performance enablement
• Culture & Engagement: Champion a growth-oriented, bold, and inclusive culture. Design and execute initiatives that enhance employee engagement, motivation, and belonging
• Business Partnership: Develop deep partnerships across functions. Understand business priorities and align HR strategies to drive performance, agility, and innovation
• Talent Development: Lead succession planning, leadership development, and talent pipeline strategies. Identify high potential and design programs to fast-track development
• Organizational Agility: Foster a culture of speed, decisiveness, and adaptability. Proactively manage changes and help teams thrive in ambiguity and transformation
• People Advocacy: Be a reliable and empathetic partner for employees. Serve as a culture carrier and ethical compass, ensuring fairness and psychological safety
• Digital & Data Savvy: Leverage tools such as Power BI, HR analytics, and AI-driven platforms to make data-informed decisions and automate HR processes
• HR Operational Excellence: Oversee local labor law compliance, employee relations, and policy implementation. Continuously improve HR processes and service delivery.

Experience

• 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in MedTech or Pharma, or similar fast-paced, performance-driven industries
• Strong background in business partnering, culture transformation, and organizational development.
• **Mindset & Capabilities:**
• Bold, decisive, and solution-oriented
• Highly agile, adaptable, and thrive in dynamic environments
• Strong leadership presence with a bias for action and innovation
• Collaborative, empathetic, and able to influence at all levels.
• **Digital Proficiency:**
• Fluent in Power BI, digital dashboards, and HRIS platforms
• Comfortable leveraging AI tools and technologies for efficiency and insight.
• **Languages:**
• Fluent in English
• **Education:**
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field (master’s preferred)

Preferred Background

• Medtech, Pharma or FMCG experience
• Proven track record in leading HR transformation and culture shifts
• Exposure to regional or multi-country operations is a plus.
• **Physical Job Requirements**
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation

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