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
• 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

Benefits & Compensation

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