Senior HR Business Partner

Novo Nordisk; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to lead organizational development and talent management initiatives. This role involves driving a high-performing culture, managing HR processes, and acting as a trusted advisor on HR matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and extensive HR experience, particularly in the healthcare sector. Join a dynamic team committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees thrive and contribute to impactful projects. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in a leading global healthcare company.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industries.
• Strong strategic thinking and business understanding.

Responsibilities

• Drive initiatives for a high-performing culture and open communication.
• Partner with managers to align HR strategies with business needs.

Skills

Organizational Development

Talent Management

Change Management

Coaching

Facilitation Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Human Resource Management

Business Administration

Communication

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for driving organizational development and talent management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? We are looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to join our team in Saudi Arabia. If you are ready for a new challenge and want to make a difference in a leading global healthcare company, read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

The Position

As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will be implementing the organization's human resource strategy to attract, manage, develop, and retain employees. Moreover, you will be ensuring that the organizational structure, roles, and competencies are aligned with business needs and objectives.

Your main accountabilities will be:

• Drive Organisational Development and High-Performing Culture and lead initiatives to promote a high-performing culture and open communication, and fostering an environment where feedback is actively encouraged.
• Manage HR Processes and ensure operational efficiency by overseeing HR processes and programs to maintain compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
• Partner with area managers and Centers of Excellence to align HR strategies and provide insights.
• Act as a trusted advisor on HR matters, including talent management and employee relations.

This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports, but it includes supervisory responsibilities over certain tasks carried out by other colleagues within the HR department.

Qualifications

As a Senior HR Business Partner, you need to have a strong business understanding and strategic thinking. In addition, you need to have deep knowledge of training, coaching, facilitation skills, and change management skills.

To be successful in this role:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Communication, or an equivalent field
• A minimum of 8+ years of HR experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical, healthcare industry, or other multinational companies
• Proficiency in English is required
• High degree of innovation to drive inspiring projects and to be the catalyst for sparking organizational development

About the Department

The HR department in Saudi Arabia is a key strategic partner for the organization, driving talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement initiatives. We work closely with business leaders to ensure that the HR strategies are aligned with the overall business objectives. Our team is passionate about creating a positive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and contribute to the success of Novo Nordisk.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales, we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact

Please click on "apply now" to submit your resume in English.

Deadline

Apply before 14 May 2024.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.