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About Abdul Latif Jameel

Abdul Latif Jameel is a diversified business with a history spanning over 75 years, deeply rooted in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT) region. Starting as a trading business and Toyota distributorship in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the company has developed an extensive operational infrastructure and comprehensive automotive expertise. This experience has enabled diversification into new sectors that contribute to the ‘infrastructure of life’ across the MENAT region.

The Role: HR Business Partner Manager

Abdul Latif Jameel is seeking an HR Business Partner Manager to join its team in Makkah, with operations covering Jeddah and Makkah. This full-time role involves acting as a strategic business partner, embedding the company's HR strategy, and providing professional HR guidance and support to internal client groups to add value to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure strong alignment between HR and business strategies, addressing any potential gaps.
• Support the business in maintaining headcount and manpower costs as per the annual budget.
• Facilitate the delivery of engagement action plans and support business heads in developing quality performance documents.
• Oversee the application of HR activities related to HR Operations, Rewards, Payroll, Talent Management, and Talent Performance to foster an engaging and high-performance culture.
• Provide HR Business Partner services, addressing the needs and requests of related associates.
• Collaborate closely with functional and operational managers to ensure successful execution of HR strategies and change initiatives.
• Enhance overall business performance through the implementation of HR policies and initiatives.
• Communicate HR initiatives to build a solid learning culture across functions, promoting continuous improvement for all associates.
• Create opportunities for development through career pathing and succession plans for associates.
• Support recruitment and Saudization plans to meet government requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience in HR business partnering or a similar role.
• Advanced knowledge in performance management, employee engagement, talent management, and training & development methodologies and techniques.
• Ability to work within defined HR policies and procedures, exercising general supervision over operational activities and general authority over daily functional operations.

Strategic Impact and Context

This role holds a crucial strategic position in ensuring the alignment between business and HR strategies. The HR Business Partner Manager will play a significant supporting role in meeting Saudization plans across respective Business Units and has a strategic responsibility for developing and monitoring the team, including succession planning within the department. The position directly contributes to addressing associates’ HR requests and needs effectively.

Why Join Abdul Latif Jameel

Abdul Latif Jameel is a leading employer in the MENAT region, recognized for its international footprint and over 75 years of commercial success. The company operates with core values of Respect, Innovation, a Pioneering Spirit, and Empowerment, fostering an environment where ideas and professional growth are supported.