Human Resources Business Partner

Key Responsibilities.

1. Strategic HR Partnership:

• Act as a trusted adviser to business leaders and project teams on HR matters.
• Translate business goals into practical HR strategies across construction sites and corporate functions.
• Provide HR support during project mobilization and demobilization phases.

2. Workforce Planning & Talent Management:

• Partner with recruitment teams to anticipate needs and develop effective hiring strategies.
• Support workforce planning to ensure the right mix of national and expatriate employees.
• Lead performance management processes including setting KPIs, appraisal cycles, and development plans.
• Identify high-potential talent and succession planning opportunities.

3. Employee Relations & Engagement:

• Foster positive employee relations; handle grievances and disciplinary investigations.
• Conduct field visits to construction sites to gather feedback and address workforce concerns.
• Drive initiatives that enhance engagement, morale, and employee wellbeing.

4. Organizational Development:

• Support the design and implementation of efficient organizational structures.
• Lead or support change management activities, restructuring or optimization efforts.
• Promote culture development that strengthens teamwork and performance.

5. Compliance & HR Operations:

• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor law , Saudization (Nitaqat) requirements, GOSI, and internal HR policies.
• Oversee HR documentation, reporting, and preparation of metrics for leadership review.
• Collaborate with payroll, PRO, and HR operations to smooth the employee lifecycle.

6. Reporting & Analytics:

• Prepare HR dashboards and meaningful metrics (e.g., turnover, absenteeism, performance trends) to support data-driven strategy decisions.
• Use HRIS and tools (Oracle/Workday/SAP) for reporting and process improvement.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education & Professional Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field .
• HR certifications such as SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP / CIPD are a plus.

Experience:

• Typically 5–8 years of progressive HR experience.
• Minimum 2–3 years in an HRBP or similar advisory role , ideally in construction, engineering or project-based environments.
• Experience working in Saudi Arabia with Saudization, visa/iqama processes, and local labor law compliance.

Key Skills:

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (Arabic & English preferred).
• Strategic thinking with ability to influence senior leaders.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent problem-solving, coaching, and change-management capabilities.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional discretion and confidentiality.
• Adaptability to dynamic project environments and shifting priorities.
• High emotional intelligence to manage onsite workforce challenges effectively.