HR Business Partner - KSA

DP World; Jeddah, Makkah Al Mukarramah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking an HR Business Partner in Jeddah, responsible for aligning HR initiatives with business goals. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in HR, strong leadership skills, and a thorough understanding of labor legislation. The role includes overseeing recruitment, guiding employees, and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in HR BP/Generalist role, ideally in logistics or supply chain.
• Professional HR certification is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of labor legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations and liaise with stakeholders.
• Evaluate staffing needs and oversee recruitment efforts.
• Monitor and lead performance management processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of labor legislation

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HRM, Business Administration or relevant field

Tools

CIPD certification

SHRM certification

Job description

Job location: Jeddah, KSA

Job Purpose

To act as a strategic partner to the business in KSA by aligning HR initiatives with business goals, improving workforce performance, and supporting organizational growth, while ensuring compliance with Saudi labor laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

Business Partner

• Transfer DP World people strategies into action.
• Oversee daily HR operations, liaising with key stakeholders in HR Operations team to ensure KPIs are met.
• Develop People Agenda, strategy, policies, and practices
• Consult with line managers and provide daily people related guidance
• Resolve complex employee relations issues and address grievances.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention.
• Suggest new People strategies and provide People related policy guidance.
• Deliver Key HR initiatives across the HR spectrum.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, GOSI, and Saudization quotas (Nitaqat).

Talent Acquisition

• Evaluate staffing needs and oversee recruitment efforts.
• Conduct required studies and analysis with regard to TA and talent requirements in our team, and prepare periodic reports related to TA.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition Manager to identify, attract and source hard-to-find passive talent using different niche sites/channels such as LinkedIn and other social media.
• Monitor and report on workforce and succession planning.
• Identify training needs for teams and individuals and evaluate training programs.
• Coordinate with HRDF and other government entities

OD and Performance Management

• Monitor and lead performance management cycle and processes.
• Assist with the coordination of engagement activities
• Identify and recommend areas of improvement in OD activities, services and policies.
• Provide ideas and assist with the development and implementation of organisational development / strategic OD and Business Improvement policy and programmes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HRM, Business Administration or relevant field
• 5 + years of relevant experience in HR BP / HR Generalist role, ideally in a logistics or supply chain environment
• Professional HR certification is preferred (e.g. CIPD, SHRM)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced in English & Arabic Language essential
• Thorough knowledge of labour legislation.
• Good negotiation skills and ability to handle difficult conversations
• Strong leadership skills