Human Resources Business Partner

Cigna; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cigna is seeking a Human Resources Operations Senior Supervisor in Riyadh, KSA, to support HR strategy and talent acquisition. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders to ensure effective HR service delivery in a dynamic growth environment, requiring at least 5 years of HR experience in a global business line.

Benefits

Hybrid work

Flexibility

International exposure

Certified as 'Great Place to Work'

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an HR Business Partner in a global environment.
• Experience in Healthcare or Insurance preferred.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support HR strategy for KSA and drive talent acquisition.
• Execute strategic HR projects in line with MEA HR strategy.
• Partner with managers for employee relations and staffing issues.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Project Management

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business administration

CIPD qualification

Job description

The job profile for this position is Human Resources Operations Senior Supervisor, which is a Band 3 Management Career Track Role.

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Our people make all the difference in our success.

The Cigna Group is a global health company committed to improving health and vitality. We relentlessly challenge ourselves to partner and innovate solutions for better health. Our global workforce of more than 70,000 colleagues works through Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services to fulfil our mission to improve the health and vitality of the more than 190 million customer relationships we serve in more than 30 countries and jurisdictions. Cigna Healthcare International is dedicated to serving the needs of both domestic and globally mobile employees and individuals across the globe. As part of Cigna Healthcare International, Cigna Middle East and Africa offers health solutions to employers, governments and individuals and is on an exciting growth journey. Cigna KSA is our newest branch in MEA region, is the first foreign company to over receive an insurance license through the IA in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Position

Reporting to the Head of HR, KSA, the HR Business Partner will collaborate with the HR team and business leaders to deliver on the people agenda. This is a vital role in enabling the KSA growth strategy and talent acquisition priorities. The HRBP a full-time role based in Riyadh, KSA

The role will also work closely with stakeholders across all KSA levels, including Senior Leadership Team to ensure local HR function is aligned with business priorities delivers best-in-class HR services. The role holder will be expected to build strong relationship with the business and with Centre of Excellence within HR including Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development and Compensation & Benefit, to ensure well-rounded HR management.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of HR KSA in overseeing and executing the HR strategy for KSA.

  
  

• Partner with people managers in executing of the people elements of the KSA and people plan by communicating defined initiatives with local HR, and ensuring geographical alignment with the KSA & MEA direction & vision.

  
  

• Collaborate with HR leaders to execute strategic HR projects in KSA in line with KSA & MEA HR strategy. This includes supporting current initiatives in the region.

  
  

• Work closely with the Cigna HR community and people managers to implement initiatives that drive business outcomes.

  
  

• Partner with the business to drive forward HR innovation and the future of work agenda.,

  
  

• Support the development and implementation of HR programmes and practices, including organisation development, talent development, reward programmes, performance management, inclusion initiatives, employee engagement and wellbeing.

  
  

• Manage the year-end compensation review process in collaboration with HR leaders.

  
  

• Support and coach people managers in resolving key staffing and employee relations issues.

  
  

• Support Talent Acquisition Team to attract and hire best talent as per annual workforce plan.

  
  

• Support Hiring Managers to ensure that new joiners receive efficient and timely induction process in line with Cigna guidelines and best practice.

  
  

Skills and qualities:

• Strong execution focus with a results-driven mindset.

  
  

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of stakeholders.

  
  

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

  
  

• Experience operating and influencing across regions in a global, multicultural work environment.

  
  

• Strong project management skills and experience.

  
  

• High levels of initiative with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.

  
  

• Skilled at communicating complex concepts clearly and concisely at a senior level, while remaining detail-oriented and organized in execution.

  
  

• Ability to research, prepare and deliver internal presentations across a variety of formats and settings.

  
  

• Excellent negotiation, influencing and persuasion skills.

  
  

• Recognized as a respected and influential member of the HR team with demonstrated ability in influencing, motivating, coaching and consulting.

  
  

Experience/Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an HR Business Partner in a Global business line and a highly matrixed environment; experience in Healthcare or Insurance is preferred.

  
  

• Experience in other HR Centre of Excellence (COE) functions is an advantage

  
  

• Exposure to both local & global markets

  
  

• Proven experience of leading projects across cross-functional groups and influencing multiple stakeholders

  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business administration; a CIPD qualification is preferred.

  
  

What We Offer :

• Hybrid work

  
  

• Flexibility

  
  

• International exposure

  
  

• Pleasant environment ( Cigna KSA got recently certified as “Great Place to Work” )

  
  

Working hours:
As per KSA Labor Work

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