Regional P&O Business Partner – Siemens Smart Infrastructure Middle East

Siemens Industrial LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering leader is seeking a Regional P&O Business Partner to support its Smart Infrastructure division in Dubai. The role involves acting as a strategic partner to business leadership, implementing HR initiatives, and managing workforce planning in a dynamic regional environment. Candidates should have a degree in HR or a related field, alongside 7-10 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in English and previous experience in the Middle East are preferred.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience as a P&O Business Partner.
• Experience supporting regional or multi-country scope.
• Prior experience in the Middle East is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted Strategic Partner to Siemens leadership.
• Manage the implementation of global P&O initiatives.
• Oversee compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Skills

HR Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Certifications (PHR, SHRM, CIPD)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Regional P&O Business Partner, Siemens Smart Infrastructure

Location: Dubai, UAE

Empowering People, Powering the Middle East’s Smart Future

At Siemens, we are empowering our people to stay resilient, relevant, and ready for the future—and we want you to be part of that journey. The Middle East is a dynamic and fast-evolving region that offers an exciting platform to learn, grow, and thrive. Here, you’ll find the perfect environment to unlock your potential, shape transformative change, and collaborate with global leaders and diverse teams across borders.

Today we’re looking to hire a Regional P&O (People & Organization) Business Partner to join our UAE-based team, supporting our Smart Infrastructure business across the Middle East. This is your opportunity to take on a truly strategic regional role, influence people’s strategy on a scale, and help drive innovation, sustainability, and growth across one of Siemens’ most impactful business areas.

Your Role – Strategic, Regional, and Impactful!

• Act as a trusted Strategic Partner to Siemens leadership across the Middle East, deeply understanding business strategy and actively contributing to decision-making processes.
• Ensure the effective implementation of global Siemens P&O initiatives and programs tailored for regional relevance within Smart Infrastructure.
• Coach and enable business leaders to enhance their effectiveness, fostering a culture of high performance and developing a diverse, robust regional talent pipeline.
• Drive discussions related to regional workforce planning, organizational design changes, and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Guide the business on appropriate P&O programs, processes, and policies, ensuring compliance and alignment with both global Siemens standards and regional specificities.
• Collaborate effectively with local P&O teams and country P&O leads across the Middle East to ensure consistent application of P&O strategies and best practices.
• Act as a regional liaison and escalation point with GBS to ensure the effective delivery of end-to-end P&O operational services (e.g., payroll, onboarding, data management, benefits administration), ensuring a smooth, efficient, and employee-centric service experience.
• Oversee adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements across all P&O activities. Ensure regular audits, documentation, and risk mitigation processes are in place and effectively managed across countries in the region.
• Actively contribute to global Siemens P&O projects and communities, sharing regional insights and best practices while ensuring effective regional implementation of global programs. Represent the Middle East region in global forums and collaborate on cross-regional initiatives that advance Siemens' global people agenda.
• Partner with country SI regional management to review, analyze, and act upon SGES (Siemens Global Engagement Survey) results, driving targeted initiatives that align with Siemens' people priorities.

Your Qualifications and Skills – Siemens Savvy and Regionally Aware!

• You hold a degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field from a recognized university or college. Additional certifications such as PHR, SHRM, or CIPD are highly regarded.
• You bring substantial professional work experience in the P&O / HR Management domain, with at least 7-10 years as a P&O Business Partner, ideally with experience supporting a regional or multi-country scope and change management program.
• You bring passion and proven ability to drive initiatives that foster a growth mindset, empower people, promote psychological safety, and build a collaborative culture.
• You thrive in a diverse, fast-paced, and dynamic regional work environment, bringing a strong team collaboration mindset to everything you do.
• You possess excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, with strong presentation and communication skills required for this role.
• Prior experience working within the Middle East region is highly desirable, demonstrating an understanding of regional labor laws, cultural nuances, and market dynamics.

What else do you need to know?

As a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced engineering technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide, while also protecting the climate - all thanks to our employees. Working with us, you have the foundation to develop personally and professionally. We give you the chance to do something significant that benefits society and human progress. We give you the chance to create a difference.

We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process.