Manager, HR Business Partner

Schneider Electric; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Manager, HR Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to leadership. You’ll shape talent strategies, drive organizational effectiveness, and impact the employee lifecycle through strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

You will collaborate with leaders to align HR with business priorities, manage employee relations, leverage data to improve talent management and organizational design, and coach managers through change and performance

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen with ability to translate HR strategies to organizational outcomes.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills to influence and coach leaders at all levels.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and solving complex employee relations challenges independently.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with passion for developing people and driving change.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders to align HR strategies with business priorities and support workforce planning.
• Manage employee relations issues and facilitate conflict resolution to foster a positive work environment.
• Leverage HR data and metrics to drive informed decisions on talent management and organizational design.
• Lead change management initiatives and coach managers on performance, leadership development, and employee growth.

Skills

Data Literacy

Digital Literacy

Employee Onboarding

Employee Offboarding

HR Compliance

Change Management

Employee Relations Management

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Join us as a Manager, HR Business Partner and become a trusted advisor to leadership. You'll shape talent strategies, drive organizational effectiveness, and create meaningful impact across the employee lifecycle in a role that values both strategic thinking and hands‑on execution.

What will you do?

• Collaborate with leaders to align HR strategies with business priorities and support workforce planning
• Manage employee relations issues and facilitate conflict resolution to foster a positive work environment
• Leverage HR data and metrics to drive informed decisions on talent management and organizational design
• Lead change management initiatives and coach managers on performance, leadership development, and employee growth

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Data Literacy — advanced level; analyzing HR metrics to inform strategic workforce decisions
• Digital Literacy — advanced level; leveraging HR technology to streamline processes and enhance employee experience
• Employee Onboarding — advanced level; designing seamless onboarding experiences that accelerate new hire success
• Employee Offboarding — advanced level; managing transitions with professionalism and compliance
• HR Compliance — advanced level; ensuring policies and practices meet regulatory and organizational standards
• Change Management — intermediate level; guiding teams through organizational transitions with clarity and support
• Employee Relations Management — intermediate level; resolving workplace conflicts and fostering positive employee engagement
• Strategic Thinking — intermediate level; aligning HR initiatives with long-term business objectives

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect HR strategies to organizational outcomes
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills to influence and coach leaders at all levels
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and solving complex employee relations challenges independently
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for developing people and driving change

What's in it for me?

• Strategic role with visibility and influence across the organization
• Career development opportunities including leadership training and professional growth programs
• Supportive, collaborative culture that values your expertise and contributions
• Flexible work options designed to help you thrive personally and professionally

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+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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