Human Resources Business Partner (Saudi National)

The ideal candidate for this position will provide dedicated HR business partnering for planning, organizing, and executing all people operations across assigned business lines and project sites. As part of this role, the HRBP will oversee employee lifecycle processes alongside operational peers, acting as the primary point of contact to resolve workforce challenges, align talent strategies, and support business unit leadership.ResponsibilitiesStrategic People Operations: Translate corporate HR frameworks into actionable site- and division-level people plans to drive workforce efficiency.Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Business Line VPs, project managers, and central HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to manage workforce planning, talent acquisition, and organizational design.Compliance & Employee Relations: Investigate workplace grievances, ensure site welfare adherence, and maintain strict alignment with labor regulations, company policies, and nationalization targets.Performance & Talent Development: Facilitate annual performance review cycles, coordinate individual development plans (IDPs), and oversee site-level training and succession initiatives.Tracking & Reporting: Monitor key HR metrics (turnover trends, headcount forecasts, engagement data), maintain personnel administrative accuracy, and deliver regular workforce status reports to business leaders.QualificationsEducation & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field (SHRM-CP/CIPD certification preferred), with 6+ years of relevant HR generalist or business partnering experience. Metro or construction industry experience is preferred.Time Management: Proven ability to balance strategic HR projects with day-to-day operational escalations across multiple site locations.Decision-Making Abilities: Sound judgment in resolving sensitive employee grievances, evaluating compensation parity, and advising managers on performance interventions.Communication Abilities: Strong interpersonal and bilingual (English/Arabic) communication skills to influence senior leadership and support diverse, multicultural teams.Leadership & Team Coordination: Demonstrated ability to coach line managers, champion employee wellbeing, and lead HR change initiatives across business operations.