People & Culture Business Partner Middle East

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a People & Culture Business Partner to drive HR strategies in Saudi Arabia. This role offers the chance to influence organizational culture and employee engagement while ensuring compliance with local laws. You will collaborate with leadership to develop impactful solutions, manage talent, and promote diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about fostering a thriving workplace and have a strong HR background, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of HR experience with at least 5 years as a Business Partner.
• Broad HR expertise and strong business acumen required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement P&C strategies aligned with business goals.
• Foster an inclusive work environment and promote employee happiness.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Employee Relations

Talent Management

Coaching

Cultural Change

Data Analysis

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Advanced HR Certifications

Job description

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with expertise in immunoassay, molecular testing, clinical chemistry, and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong, operating in over 130 countries, providing fast, accurate, and consistent testing where it is needed most — from home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture prioritizes our team members' happiness, inspiration, and engagement. We believe that employee well-being is linked to business success. Join us in our mission to transform diagnostics and promote a healthier future for all.

As part of our growth, we are seeking a People & Culture Business Partner in Saudi Arabia, based in our future office in Jeddah, to support our MEA operations.

The People & Culture Business Partner reports to the P&C Senior Manager for Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, and France. This role combines operational and strategic responsibilities to support the Middle East region.

This role involves promoting, communicating, and implementing P&C strategies and initiatives, building influential relationships with management and employees, and acting as a strategic partner. The responsibilities include leadership coaching, employee development, talent management, workforce planning, employee relations, Saudization, Inclusion & Diversity, and leveraging P&C analytics for business decisions.

The role also requires expertise in local immigration and labor laws for KSA, managing Saudization initiatives, liaising with government offices (Ministry of Labor, GOSI), and managing related portals (Muqeem, QIWA, etc.).

What you will be doing :

1. Partner with organizational leaders to understand objectives and challenges, creating impactful solutions.
2. Develop short- and long-term P&C strategies aligned with business goals.
3. Design organizational structures to support business strategies.
4. Promote our culture by endorsing the QuidelOrtho Way and Core Behaviors, guiding decision-making and change management.
5. Foster an inclusive, diverse, and happy work environment where employees can thrive.
6. Analyze business data to identify trends and recommend improvements in employee happiness, performance, and retention.
7. Manage various P&C disciplines, including Talent Management, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, and Compensation.
8. Execute cyclical P&C processes such as performance reviews, compensation reviews, and talent assessments, providing guidance to leaders.
9. Coach managers on managing complex people issues and support their execution.
10. Maintain local policies compliant with employment laws, collaborating with Legal counsel as needed.
11. Ensure compliance with Saudization principles, managing related portals and initiatives.
12. Partner with Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards) and local providers (payroll, operations).

What you need to be successful in the role :

• 7-10 years of HR experience, including at least 5 years as a Business Partner. Advanced certifications are a plus.
• Experience coaching employees and managers.
• Broad HR expertise and a strong business acumen.
• Proactive decision-making skills with curiosity, candor, and care.
• Experience working within a matrix organization.
• Proficiency in local and state employment laws.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to drive cultural change and develop innovative solutions.
• High integrity and credibility.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Travel up to 25% required.