Sr. Manager, HR Business Partner

Catrion Group; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consulting firm in Jeddah is seeking a Senior Manager, HR Business Partner to drive HR solutions aligning with business objectives. The role focuses on improving employee engagement, performance management, and fostering a strong company culture. Candidates should have relevant HR certifications and strong leadership skills. This position offers an opportunity to shape strategic HR initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in HR strategy and organizational design.
• Excellent analytical, influencing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and change management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior executives to align HR strategies.
• Lead HR initiatives to improve employee engagement and culture.
• Oversee workforce planning and succession planning.
• Manage change management activities and process improvement.

Skills

HR strategy

Talent management

Performance management

Organizational design

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant HR certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or CIPD

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose Statement: The Senior Manager, HR Business Partner acts as a strategic consultant to leadership, responsible for planning and delivering HR solutions that support the organization’s business objectives. This role serves as an employee champion, change agent, and trusted advisor, driving talent, performance, and engagement initiatives that align HR practices with company priorities.

Responsibilities

1. Partner with senior executives and department leads to align HR strategies with business needs.
2. Provide expert guidance on performance management, talent management, employee relations, and organizational development.
3. Lead HR initiatives to improve employee engagement, retention, and culture.
4. Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning, and leadership development.
5. Advise, coach, and develop leaders and HR team members to ensure effective delivery of HR services.
6. Manage change management activities, including organizational transformation and process improvement.
7. Analyse HR data and metrics to drive insights and support decision-making.
8. Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and HR regulations.
9. Resolve complex employee relations issues, conflicts, and grievances consistently and fairly.
10. Act as a cultural ambassador, fostering inclusion, diversity, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Communication & Working Relationships

Internal: Collaborates with business unit heads, HR teams, executive leadership, finance, and other departments. External: Engages with consultants, legal advisors, recruitment partners.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Relevant HR certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or CIPD are highly desirable. Strong expertise in HR strategy, talent management, performance management, and organizational design.
• Excellent analytical, influencing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS and data reporting tools.
• Demonstrated leadership and change management capabilities.
• Deep understanding of labor law and compliance requirements.