HR Business Partner

Henkel; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing firm seeks an experienced HR Business Partner in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, to lead HR initiatives, drive workforce development, and ensure compliance with labor laws. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of progressive HR experience, primarily in manufacturing, and is skilled in project management and stakeholder engagement. You will foster a culture of inclusion and safety while implementing digital HR tools to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading capability development or transformation initiatives.
• Minimum 5 years HR experience, including 2 years in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR initiatives aligned with global strategy.
• Drive workforce planning and cultural transformation.
• Champion DEI initiatives and strengthen employer value proposition.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Workforce development

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Labor laws knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree or HR certification

Job description

Overview

About this Position To serve as a strategic HR leader and transformation enabler within the manufacturing plant, aligning HR initiatives with Henkel’s global strategy. The HRBP will lead the implementation of the People Capability Program, drive cultural transformation, workforce development, and operational excellence, ensuring the plant is future-ready and aligned with Henkel’s standards.

What You’ll Do

• Lead capability building across shop floor and leadership roles through functional competencies, transformational leadership, and high-performing teams programs.
• Drive workforce planning, upskilling, career pathing, and succession to meet current and future business needs.
• Champion Henkel’s ACT culture, leadership commitments, employee listening, and DEI initiatives to strengthen engagement and inclusion.
• Strengthen the Employer Value Proposition for production roles and partner with hiring teams to improve recruitment outcomes.
• Ensure safe, compliant work environments and promote health, safety, and wellbeing programs for production employees.
• Support pays equity and adequate living wage principles in collaboration with compensation teams.
• Drive adoption of digital HR tools while ensuring data accuracy and insights. Best Practice & Knowledge Sharing: Enable cross-site knowledge sharing and contribute to Henkel’s best practice standards.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree or professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM, CIPD) preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proven experience in leading capability development or transformation initiatives is a strong advantage
• Strong facilitation and project management capabilities
• Ability to influence, build trust, and engage stakeholders across all organizational levels
• Solid knowledge of labor laws, compliance requirements, and social sustainability standards
• Actively contribute as a member of the plant site leadership team
• Maintain a visible and proactive presence on the shop floor
• Serve as a cultural ambassador and strategic advisor to plant leadership

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.