Spark HR Lead📣 Job Ad

About the Spark HR Lead Role

Emerson is seeking a Spark HR Lead to oversee all Human Resources activities at the site level. This full-time position requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience and is based in Dammam, Eastern Province. The role involves close partnership with business leaders, employees, and regional HR teams to implement HR strategies, support talent acquisition and development, drive employee engagement, and ensure compliance with local labor regulations and company policies. The Spark HR Lead plays a key role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work environment while delivering HR programs aligned with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with business and organizational objectives.
• Partner with business leaders to support workforce planning, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide comprehensive HR support and guidance to employees and managers.
• Support recruitment activities, ensuring attraction and hiring of top talent while aligning with localization and DEI objectives.
• Coordinate employee communication initiatives in partnership with the HR function.
• Manage employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance handling.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture.
• Drive performance management processes and ensure timely completion across the organization.
• Lead new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
• Identify training and development needs and coordinate learning initiatives.
• Support employee growth through coaching, mentoring, and career development planning.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs in line with company policies and market practices.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, regulations, and internal HR policies.
• Implement and maintain consistent HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, surveys, and feedback mechanisms to enhance the employee experience.
• Support implementation and adoption of HR systems, tools, and processes through effective training and communication.
• Track, analyze, and report HR metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives and promote a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Collaborate effectively with country, area, and regional HR teams to support ongoing business and employee needs.
• Leverage HR technologies and systems to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Adhere to Health, Safety & Environment policies as laid by the organization.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a proactive HR professional who builds strong relationships and creates trust across all levels of the organization. This role requires an individual who excels at balancing business priorities with employee needs, enabling organizational success through effective people practices. Collaboration, results-orientation, and a commitment to fostering an engaging and inclusive workplace environment are essential attributes.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant Human Resources experience in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of HR operations and employee lifecycle processes.
• Knowledge of compensation, benefits, talent development, retention, engagement, and employee experience practices.
• Strong understanding of Saudi Labor Law.
• Ability to recognize and fulfill all HSE roles and responsibilities in accordance with Emerson policies and procedures.
• Commitment to promoting a culture of safety, wellbeing, and accountability.
• Compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Completion of all required HSE training and active support for workplace safety initiatives.

Emerson's Commitment to Employees

At Emerson, the workplace prioritizes valuing, respecting, and empowering every employee to grow. The company fosters an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives. A dedication to ongoing career development and an inclusive culture is supported through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities. Emerson invests in employee success to enable lasting impact, believing that diverse teams are key to driving growth and delivering business results. Employee wellbeing is also a priority, with flexible, competitive benefits plans designed to meet physical, mental, financial, and social needs, alongside a culture that values work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans. Training programs focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership, providing a wide range of opportunities including face-to-face and virtual training, coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

Work Location

This full-time position is located in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.