HR Business Partner📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Hitachi Energy is seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Business Partner to join its team in Makkah, Makkah Region. This full-time position is integral to driving strategic HR initiatives and ensuring alignment between HR strategies and organizational goals. The role involves shaping the workforce to meet current and future demands, fostering a high-performing and engaged environment through close collaboration with business leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate current headcounts in alignment with business needs and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with department leaders to identify staffing gaps and forecast future requirements.
• Lead and manage organization restructuring initiatives to align with strategic business goals.
• Ensure the accuracy of data within planning tools through regular audits and updates.
• Develop and track comprehensive headcount reports.
• Develop and implement a Saudization Strategy in partnership with business leaders to achieve required targets in compliance with Saudi regulations.
• Develop and implement targeted recruitment and retention strategies to increase female representation across all organizational levels, including partnerships with diverse talent pools and promoting inclusive hiring practices.
• Provide recruitment expertise and input to hiring managers, advising on recruitment and compensation proposals.
• Oversee the implementation of the complete global performance management cycle, including goal setting, midyear reviews, and annual appraisals.
• Provide expert coaching and guidance to managers on effective performance management practices.
• Conduct thorough talent review sessions to assess employee performance and potential, collaborating with leadership to identify high-potential employees and create development plans.
• Ensure robust succession planning by identifying key roles and potential successors, and developing strategies to prepare employees for future leadership positions.
• Partner with the Learning and Development team to execute training programs that enhance employee skills and competencies.
• Develop and execute strategies to encourage high participation rates in employee engagement surveys and collaborate with department heads to implement action plans based on survey results.
• Adapt and implement global initiatives, such as diversity and inclusion programs, to fit local contexts and cultural nuances.
• Oversee the annual salary review process, ensuring competitive and equitable compensation practices, and manage off-cycle salary adjustments.
• Work on enhancing allowances and special incentives to ensure the organization remains competitive in attracting and retaining top talent.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for actions and caring for colleagues and the business.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven 5 years of experience in HR.
• Proven 3 years of experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar role within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, talent management, and performance management.
• Knowledge of local labor laws and regulations, with a focus on localization and Saudization requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Arabic is required.

Required Skills

• Workforce Planning
• Performance Management
• Succession Planning
• Talent Acquisition
• Organization Restructuring
• Saudization Strategy
• Recruitment Strategies
• Retention Strategies
• Compensation Management
• Talent Review Processes
• Development Plans
• Learning and Development Partnerships
• Employee Engagement Surveys
• Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
• Salary Review Processes
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, within the Makkah Region. The role requires 5-10 years of relevant experience, with a specific emphasis on 3 years as an HR Business Partner within the manufacturing industry. The position is with Hitachi Energy.