Sr. HR Business Partner

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in King Abdullah Economic City is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to align people strategies with business objectives. The role includes fostering a positive culture, managing employee relations, and driving talent development initiatives. A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and a minimum of 8 years of HR experience are required. Competitive benefits and incentives are offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Disability insurance

Equity program participation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HRM experience.
• At least 3–5 years in an HR Business Partner role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to co-create HR strategies.
• Champion an inclusive and high-performance work culture.
• Manage employee relations cases with compliance.

Skills

Strategic HR Partnership

Employee Engagement

Talent Development

Data-Driven Decision Making

Knowledge of Saudi Labor Law

Fluent in English

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related discipline

Master’s degree or professional certification (CIPD, SHRM, HRCI)

Tools

HRIS systems (ATS: Greenhouse, ERP: SAP SuccessFactors)

Job description

Overview

As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in enabling Lucid’s mission by aligning people strategies with business objectives at Lucid’s advanced automotive manufacturing facility in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). You will partner closely with leaders and employees across operations, engineering, and support functions to drive performance, engagement, and growth while embedding Lucid’s core values of Innovation, Collaboration, Sustainability, and Customer Obsession into everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Partnership
• Partner with manufacturing and functional leaders to understand business priorities and co-create HR strategies that support production excellence, safety, quality, and innovation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, succession management, organizational design, and people development.
• Deliver data-driven insights to inform decision-making and foster continuous improvement.

• Employee Experience & Culture
• Champion Lucid’s culture by fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work environment.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives to ensure employees feel valued, empowered, and connected to Lucid’s mission.
• Manage complex employee relations cases with integrity, empathy, and full compliance with Saudi labor law.

• Talent & Development
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract, assess, and onboard top talent across operations and technical functions.
• Drive performance management by equipping leaders with tools and coaching to set goals, provide feedback, and build capability.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to identify skill gaps and deliver targeted programs that build future capabilities.

• Compensation, Compliance & HR Operations
• Partner with Total Rewards to ensure compensation practices are competitive, equitable, and market-aligned.
• Support annual compensation cycles and incentive programs.
• Ensure HR compliance with Saudi labor law, health & safety regulations, and Lucid policies.
• Leverage HRIS and analytics to optimize HR operations and deliver actionable insights.

• Change & Transformation
• Lead HR initiatives that enable Lucid’s growth, including product launches, organizational transformation, and digitalization.
• Act as a change champion, guiding leaders and employees through transitions with clarity, empathy, and resilience.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law and global HR best practices.
• Proven track record in workforce planning, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, and talent development.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Data-driven mindset with experience in HR metrics and analytics.
• Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems (ATS: Greenhouse preferred, ERP: SAP SuccessFactors preferred, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree or professional certification (CIPD, SHRM, HRCI) is highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive HRM with demonstrated impact in strategic HR delivery.
• Specialization: At least 3–5 years in an Human Resources Business Partner role, preferably within the automotive or advanced manufacturing industry.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lucid Motors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under applicable law.