HR Advisor - Urgently Hiring!

Zimmer Biomet; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology leader is seeking an HR advisor in Riyadh to advise on employment law, compensation, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of HR experience, strong communication skills, and a background in managing HR processes. This role supports cross-country HR initiatives and requires proficiency in English and the local language.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Employee resource groups

Competitive total rewards

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of HR experience in an advisory or business partnering role.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in the local language.

Responsibilities

• Advise leadership on employment law and HR policies.
• Lead cross-country HR projects and ensure compliance.
• Prepare reports and business communications.

Skills

Customer Focus

Strong Communication

Adaptability

Integrity

Self-Learning

Process Improvement

Coaching

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources management or related field

Tools

MS Office

HCM system

Ticketing system

Job description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient's mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

The HR advisor advises leadership on employment law, compensation & benefits, and employeerelations while leading cross-country HR projects. Standardizes policies, partners with leaders to align HRinitiatives with business goals, and serves as an escalation point for complex HR cases. Drivescompliance, governance, and HR decision-making across the region.

How You'll Create Impact

• Stay up to date with changes in employment law and advise the organisation on necessary adjustments
• Lead cross-country HR projects, partnering with leaders to align initiatives with business needs.
• Prepare reports, presentations, business communications, and data summaries as needed.
• Provide advice on compensation and benefits (C&B), including retention bonuses, and collaborate with finance for budget alignment.
• Advise leaders on employment relations, policies, terms of employment, and compliance with labor laws.
• Serve as a liaison for the Works Council, supporting negotiations and updates to the Employee Handbook in collaboration with HRBP / HR Director.
• Address complex employee inquiries related to benefits, retirement, and compensation.
• Oversee HR projects, ensuring effective communication, meeting facilitation, progress tracking, and reporting.
• Coach and mentor HR teams and business leaders on HR processes and best practices.
• Support HRBPs with talent management initiatives as needed.
• Advise on long-term sickness and accident-related absences, ensuring compliance with legal and company policies.
• Act as the primary contact for audit-related HR inquiries.
• Act as actions under the HR Shared Services Specialist and HR Shared Services Support role if required.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Customer Focus; Builds strong partnerships with leaders, ensuring HR strategies align with business and employee needs to enhance engagement and performance.
• Strong Communication & Influencing Skills; Engages effectively with employees and leaders.
• Adaptability & Problem-Solving; Navigates ambiguity and finds creative solutions.
• High Integrity & Confidentiality; Trusted to manage sensitive information responsibly.
• Self-Learning & Adaptability; Proactively seeks new knowledge, stays updated with HR trends, and quickly adjusts to evolving technologies, processes, and challenges.
• Process Improvement Mindset; Enhances HR practices for better outcomes.
• Coaching & Mentoring; Supports managers in handling HR-related challenges.
• Change Management Expertise; Guides teams through organizational transformation.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management, labor relations, business administration or related field plus 3 to 5 years' experience in HR generalist or advisor role, or an equivalent JOB DESCRIPTION combination of education and experience.
• 3 to 5 years of HR experience, including advisory, business partnering, or specialist HR roles.
• Proven experience advising managers on HR policies, employee relations, and workforce planning.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law, social security, and personal income tax for the assigned country / client group, with familiarity in EU data privacy regulations.
• Knowledge of multi-country employment laws and regulations is an advantage.
• Experienced in applying HR principles, theories, and best practices to support business and employee needs.
• Hands-on experience in leading or supporting change management and organizational development projects to drive business transformation.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ticketing system will be an asset
• Experience with HCM system
• Fluency in English (both spoken and written) and proficiency in the local language of the country you will support are required.

Physical Requirements

Travel Expectations

EOE / M / F / Vet / Disability