Manager, Rewards & Organizational Development

Company OverviewSapphire is a joint venture based in the Special Integrated Logistical Zone (SILZ) in Riyadh. The Company is focused on manufacturing industrial robots that support the next generation of automation and smart manufacturing.Role SummaryManager – Rewards & Organizational Development is responsible for managing and executing rewards, workforce planning, annual merit and bonus cycles, and organizational development initiatives to support organizational effectiveness, workforce competitiveness, and continuous capability building.The role Leads the administration of reward frameworks, annual merit and incentive processes, manpower planning, and OD interventions to ensure alignment with business requirements, approved budgets, governance standards, and organizational objectives.Key Responsibilities1. Rewards Administration• Conduct rewards analysis including salary benchmarking, internal equity reviews, market comparisons, and pay positioning analysis• Prepare annual merit review cycles including salary adjustment analysis, recommendations, validation, and approval coordination• Prepare and consolidate annual merit increase budgets in alignment with approved manpower plans and financial guidelines• Administer annual bonus and incentive processes including calculations, validation, allocation analysis, and coordination with Finance and management stakeholders• Maintain rewards records, reports, and supporting documentation while ensuring confidentiality and data accuracy2. Workforce Planning & Position Control• Lead workforce planning and manpower budgeting activities aligned with business growth requirements• Monitor headcount, approved positions, manpower utilization, and workforce changes across departments3. Organizational Development• Lead the design and implementation of organizational development frameworks, including org structure reviews, job design, and role clarity initiatives• Partner with business leaders to assess capability gaps and develop targeted learning and development interventions• Lead succession planning processes, talent review calibrations, and high-potential identification programs• Administer employee engagement surveys, analyze results, and coordinate follow-up action plans with relevant stakeholders• Lead performance management processes including goal-setting frameworks, performance review cycles, and development planning4. Policy, Governance & Compliance• Lead development and implementation of rewards, OD, and HR governance policies and procedures• Ensure compliance with internal policies, approved structures, labor regulations, and governance frameworks5. Reporting & Analytics• Prepare rewards reports, OD dashboards, manpower reports, and workforce analytics• Analyze rewards, OD effectiveness, and workforce data to support management decision-making• Ensure accuracy and integrity of HR, manpower, and rewards reporting6. Continuous Improvement• Identify opportunities to improve rewards practices, OD interventions, and HR operational efficiency• Support HR system enhancements, automation initiatives, and process standardization efforts• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reward governance and organizational development frameworks and practicesQualifications & Experience• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, Organizational Development, Workforce Planning, or HR Operations within a corporate or industrial environment• Experience in rewards analysis, annual merit cycles, bonus administration, workforce planning, and organizational development programs• Strong knowledge of grading structures, salary surveys, reward governance, organizational design, and HR best practices.• Strong analytical, reporting, budgeting, and stakeholder management capabilitiesCore Competencies• Rewards Analysis & Pay Administration• Annual Merit & Bonus Administration• Organizational Development & Capability Building• Reward Governance & Budget Coordination• Attention to Detail & Execution Excellence• Analytical Thinking & Problem SolvingTechnical Expertise• HRIS systems and rewards data management• Workforce reporting and analytics tools• Compensation budgeting and merit planning tools