People & Culture Business Partner
Dammam, SA
Job Purpose
Provide People & Culture support to leaders and employees across the KSA business units, helping to deliver consistent people practices, support workforce needs, and maintain effective employee relations. Partner with management on day-to-day People & Culture matters, support the elevation of leadership and people management practices, ensure compliance with local labour laws and company policies, and contribute to a positive, high-performing and values-led work environment
Job Description
· Act as a People & Culture contact for leaders and employees, providing practical advice and support across day- to-day people matters and the employee lifecycle.
· Provide support on workforce planning, organisational changes and other business needs in line with company requirements and applicable legislation.
· Work collaboratively with the regional People & Culture team and shared services to ensure aligned and effective delivery of people processes.
· Support the maintenance of local people policies and practices in line with labour law, internal governance and business needs.
· Support employee development discussions and development planning in line with business and functional requirements.
· Coordinate learning and development activities and support the use of corporate learning tools and resources.
· Work with HRIS, GBS and People & Culture stakeholders to maintain accurate ERP data, including employee records, organisational structures and cost centre information.
· Support the effective operation of the shared services model through timely coordination, data accuracy and process discipline.
· Maintain headcount information for the supported area and support workforce planning activities in line with business requirements.
· Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback to support retention improvement actions where appropriate.
· Support & provide advise on promotions, salary adjustments and related compensation actions in line with internal processes and approvals.
· Support annual salary and bonus review processes by providing information, coordination and guidance to managers.
· Provide support on employee and social relations matters, ensuring advice is fair, practical and aligned with company policy and local requirements.
· Support site iVolunteer initiatives and other engagement activities that reinforce culture and community involvement. Local Labour Requirements · Work with the GRO and relevant stakeholders to support compliance with local labour requirements and respond to business needs in line with legal and operational requirements.
· Identify training needs, and collaborate with the Learning & Development team to design and deliver training programs.
· Legal Compliance Ensure all P&C practices and policies comply with local employment laws and regulations. Onboarding & Integration Ensure that the onboarding process is effective, and new hires are appropriately integrated into the company culture.
· Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies aimed at employee retention.
You are meant for this job if:
A. Bachelors degree (preferably in Human Resources/Business Administration or related discipline)
B. Strong communication skills with fluency in English
C. Ability to influence constructively
D. Ability to operate independantly & see tasks/projects through to completion
E. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels, as well as external suppliers and
organizations.
F. Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, employee and
union relations, diversity, performance management, federal and state respective employment laws
(preferable).
G. Knowledge or ERP systems and processes.
H. Ability to maintain confidentiality
I. Strong focus on ‘improve the work’ seeking simplification and standardisation.
Skills
Leadership Competencies