People & Communities (HR) Country Consultant

Cisco Systems; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic People & Communities Country Consultant to influence HR strategies across multiple countries in the Middle East. This pivotal role involves co-designing and implementing impactful HR initiatives while ensuring compliance with local regulations. You will collaborate with business leaders to shape the people agenda, drive engagement, and enhance the Cisco brand. If you are a strategic thinker with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for HR, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a diverse and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a trusted HR consultant and advisor.
• Strong business acumen with effective stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Co-ownership of complex country compliance and legislative requirements.
• Influence strategy and implement cross-functional people and culture projects.

Skills

HR consulting

stakeholder management

strategic thinking

communication skills

collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Join a dynamic People & Communities team committed to driving compliance, change, and engagement across Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Türkiye, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, and Qatar (country coverage subject to change). This team partners with business leaders and collaborators to develop and execute impactful Country People & Culture plans.

Your Impact

As the People & Communities Country Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in influencing both internal and external communities. You will co-design and implement HR strategies, initiatives, and programs within the countries, using your deep understanding of the business landscape and external market insights in the region. This role is exciting as it allows you to shape Cisco's people agenda.

Responsibilities

1. Co-ownership of complex country compliance and legislative requirements
2. Maintain operational oversight of HR services delivered by People Support
3. Influence strategy and implement cross-functional people and culture projects e.g., restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
4. Co-design and execution of employee engagement, inclusion & collaboration, and other country-level people and culture initiatives
5. Execution against benefits strategy for the country, in collaboration with partners
6. Drive local Cisco Brand strategy
7. Support Employee Relations escalations
8. Be the in-country "face" for Cisco at Customer/Government/Legislative Meetings, Conferences, etc. Host, influence the agenda, and create engagement opportunities for executive and partner visits at Cisco.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Proven experience as a trusted HR consultant, advisor & coach
2. Demonstrated country knowledge and local HR expertise, specifically for KSA which would be the primary focus for the role.
3. Strong business acumen with effective stakeholder management and communication skills
4. Critical thinker with strategic agility
5. Ability to work dynamically and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

1. Sound judgment with the ability to manage ambiguity
2. Change catalyst with the ability to influence
3. Experience in engaging and partnering across multiple countries in the Middle East region
4. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in diverse cultural settings
5. Proficiency in multiple languages relevant to the region

Company Industry

• IT - Hardware & Networking

Department / Functional Area

• HR
• Human Relations
• Industrial Relations

Keywords

• People & Communities (HR) Country Consultant