Strategic HR Partner – Middle East & Saudi Arabia

Vanderlande Careers; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 335,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking an HR Partner Middle East to lead the people agenda in Saudi Arabia, advising business leaders and driving organizational effectiveness within a fast-growing regional context.

You will partner with regional HR teams, Global HRBPs and local leadership to translate global HR initiatives into impactful, market-aware actions. Travel is required to align with regional priorities and business needs.

Qualifications

• Significant HR leadership experience in an international environment.
• Trusted advisor to business leaders on people and organizational topics.
• Proven knowledge of labor legislation and employment practices in the Middle East.
• Experience leading HR teams and driving organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to business leaders on organizational design and workforce planning.
• Drive local implementation of Vanderlande's people strategy in Saudi Arabia.
• Lead organizational development and change management initiatives.
• Ensure compliant execution of HR processes, policies, and programs.
• Address talent management, performance, rewards, mobility, DEI, wellbeing and L&D initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional HR teams, Global HRBPs and HR Functions.

Skills

HR leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural collaboration

English & Arabic fluency

Labor legislation (Middle East)

Change management

Business acumen

Leading HR teams

Job description

Vanderlande is seeking an HR Partner Middle East to lead the people agenda in Saudi Arabia, advising business leaders and driving organizational effectiveness within a fast-growing regional context.

You will partner with regional HR teams, Global HRBPs and local leadership to translate global HR initiatives into impactful, market-aware actions. Travel is required to align with regional priorities and business needs.