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This HR Business Partner role provides full HR support to the new Varian Medical Systems Saudi Arabia entity. This is a very exciting opportunity to build a new organization in a growing market. The individual will work closely with the Managing Director, Saudi Arabia on all HR related matters, including:
o Establishing the VMS Arabia legal entity in all HR related matters
o Monitoring labor law requirements and ensuring full compliance for all laws and regulation;
o Recruiting for all functions for Business Units
o Assuming responsibility for payroll processing and employee administration related to employment visas, Iqama, and works permit
o Maintaining HRIS data in SAP-HR and local HRIS if required
o Securing HR-related compliance with regard to SaudiFDA, Data privacy and Company Q&A Processes.
o Establishing HR processes and procedures under Saudi Labor Law such as employee handbook, expense policies etc and adapting company policies to local requirements.
o Working closely with Ministry of Labor on GOSI Insurance Topics.
o Rolling out company programs such as salary planning, succession planning, goal cascading, etc. to the client group
o Facilitating group meetings such as manager assimilations and team building
o Coaching and providing training to managers and employees
o Working independently on a broad range of issues

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Business Administration with focus on Human Resources’ Management
• Minimum 6-8 years’ experience HR Experience in Saudi Arabia
• Saudi National
• Strong background in all employee life cycle processes like recruiting, compensation, performance management.
• Strong knowledge in local labor law
• Experience in compliancy and regulation in HR related matters
• Experience in establishing new HR processes, procedures and standard for new entities
• Experience in working in an industrial environment
• Experience in matrix functional organizations and work with different stakeholders across the globe.
• Proficient in utilizing MS Office business tools
• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP software desired

About The Company

Varian Medical Systems, Inc., headquartered globally in Palo Alto, California, is the world's leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery, proton therapy, and brachytherapy. The company supplies informatics software for managing comprehensive cancer clinics, radiotherapy centers and medical oncology practices. Varian is a premier supplier of tubes and digital detectors for X-ray imaging in medical, scientific, and industrial applications and also supplies X-ray imaging products for cargo screening and industrial inspection.

More than 5,500 Varian Medical Systems medical linear accelerators are in service around the world.
Varian employees - 5100 employees worldwide in its 60 sales and support offices around the world.
In the Middle East, Varian has offices in Bahrain, Riyadh and Jeddah with almost 40 employees.

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Date: 13 Aug 2025

Location: Riyadh, SA

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time HR Business Partner in Saudi Arabia we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll be work alongside passionate, motivated and dedicated teammates.

You'll positively impact an organization by aligning HR strategies with business objectives, enhancing employee engagement and retention, improving organizational performance, managing risk and compliance, and attracting and retaining top talent. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, Expertice in HR and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Counsel the business on HR topics.
• Be knowledgeable about business needs and align HR actions accordingly, including implementing HR strategies.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and support management on HR-related issues.
• Manage recruitment processes, including workforce planning, candidate sourcing and selection, and induction.
• Develop people at all levels through coaching, performance management, development plans, and training, while monitoring performance metrics and adhering to budget constraints.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Saudi National Only.
• University degree, majoring in human resources, psychology, business studies, social science or economy, Desiable MBA with specialization in HR.
• Experience or understanding of Generalist HR management experience covering all areas of HR management practice.
• Knowledge of 10 years HR experience in a similar industry/environment
• Familiarity with Influence and resilience within a matrix organization structure
• Professional expertise in employment law issues, redundancies, payroll and employee relations

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our hybrid working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (Life, Medical)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Context & Environment

Timely accurate payroll and benefits administration including data integrity.

Responsible for defining a fair, equitable and competitive total compensation, and benefits package along with hiring competent talents to support business growth and ensure to apply the best performance management practice.

Ensuring that all practices follow legal and company's policies.

Activities

Payroll Management

Check payroll information by directing the collection, calculation, and entering of data.

Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department / division transfers.

Performing account balance and payroll reconciliations.

Preparing financial reports for accounting, auditing, and management purposes.

Compensation and Benefits

Regular contact with the head office to ensure the affiliate applying the company rules during the capital shares and any relevant updates regarding employees benefits within the company.

Oversee compensation and benefits programs, including salary benchmarking, benefits administration, and ensuring internal equity.

Conduct regular compensation reviews, and provide guidance on salary adjustments, incentives, and benefits enhancements.

Monitor market trends and regulatory changes to ensure competitive and compliant compensation and benefits packages.

Performance Management

Support the performance management process, including goal setting, performance evaluations, feedback sessions, and development planning.

Work with managers to address performance issues, develop improvement plans, and provide guidance on performance improvement strategies.

Analyze performance data to identify trends and develop initiatives to enhance overall employee performance and engagement

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition :

Collaborate with departmental managers to determine current and future staffing needs aligned with business objectives

Utilize diverse sourcing methods, including social media, networking, and collaborate with employee experience specialist to attract top talent

Screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure their qualifications match the position requirements

Cultivate and maintain relationships with potential candidates for future opportunities within the organization

Extend job offers and negotiate terms with selected candidates

Collaborate with the Employee Experience Specialist to facilitate a smooth transition for new hires, ensuring a positive experience from recruitment to onboarding

Organizational Development :

Drive organizational effectiveness initiatives, including change management, workforce planning, succession planning, to support the organization's growth and evolution.

HR Metrics and Analysis :

Utilize HR analytics and reporting to assess the effectiveness of recruitment, compensation, and performance management initiatives.

Generate insights to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for process improvements.

HR Policy and Compliance :

Ensure HR practices and policies are compliant with legal requirements, and provide advice on policy development and implementation in the areas of recruitment, compensation, and performance management

Candidate Profile

Education :

Bachelor's degree of Business Administration, Human Resources, or any equivalent. Master's degree or relevant HR certifications (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM, CIPD) is a plus. Certified GRP, or CBP is a privilege.

Experience :

5 years of Experience in Human Resources including 2 years in compensation and benefit role.

Skills :

Fluent in both English and Arabic Languages. Other popular languages is a privilege, Excellent Organizational Skills, verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Excellent Knowledge of Job analysis evaluation methods.

Ability to present solutions to managers

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

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• You will lead strategic Workforce Planning by assessing current headcounts in alignment with business needs and strategic objectives, collaborating with department leaders to identify gaps and forecast future staffing requirements, managing organizational restructuring initiatives when required, ensuring data accuracy within planning tools, and developing headcount reports.
• You will oversee recruitment and Talent Acquisition by developing and implementing Saudization strategies in partnership with business leaders to meet Saudi regulations, and creating targeted recruitment and retention strategies to increase female representation across all organizational levels.
• You will build partnerships with diverse talent pools, promote inclusive hiring practices, support career development programs for women, and advise hiring managers on recruitment and compensation proposals.
• You will manage Performance Management and Succession Planning by overseeing the global performance cycle, ensuring alignment with standards and timelines, and providing coaching to managers on effective performance practices. You will conduct talent review sessions and develop succession plans for key roles.
• You will collaborate with leadership to identify high-potential employees, create development plans, and implement strategies for future leadership readiness, working with Learning and Development teams to execute relevant training programs.
• You will foster Engagement and Culture by encouraging participation in employee surveys, developing action plans based on feedback, and promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives adapted to local contexts.
• You will oversee Compensation and Benefits by managing salary reviews, off-cycle adjustments, and enhancing allowances and incentives to attract and retain talent.
• You will embody Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions and caring for colleagues and the business.
  
  

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, talent management, and performance management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of local labor laws, regulations, and Saudization requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English.
  
  

Position Objective

The position is responsible for HRMS software implementation across Apparel Group and improvising it in terms of configuration and customization as per the business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide support in developing HRMS software.
2. Assist in the review of data in HRMS to ensure 100% accuracy.
3. Follow all processes defined in the project, including system administration.
4. Ensure data integrity and accuracy of employee and organization information through periodic reviews and audits.
5. Collaborate with other HRMS users (Payroll, Accounting, Projects, etc.).
6. Update employee information, documents, etc., in the HRMS manually, avoiding Excel uploads from the vendor side.
7. Provide user details to all employees for HRMS access.
8. Ensure internal workflow mapping for all employees is updated accordingly.
9. Prepare reports.
10. Handle queries related to HRMS for employees.

About Us

"Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It operates over 1750+ stores and 75+ brands across multiple continents, employing 17,000 multicultural staff. The group has a strong presence in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and expanding into markets like India, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt, and the Philippines. It also offers shopping convenience through its E-Commerce site 6thStreet.com.

Apparel Group manages brands from around the world, including Tommy Hilfiger, Charles & Keith, Skechers, Aldo, Nine West, Aeropostale, Jamie’s Italian, Tim Hortons, Cold Stone Creamery, Inglot, and Rituals, among others.

The company's growth is driven by its Chairman, Nilesh Ved, who has led the company from inception to its current success over the past two decades."

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Ingram Micro helps businesses fully realize the promise of technology. No other company delivers the full spectrum of global technology and supply chain services to businesses around the world. Ingram Micro's global infrastructure and deep expertise in technology solutions, supply chain, cloud, and mobility enable its business partners to operate efficiently and successfully in the markets they serve. We’re redefining distribution. Ingram Micro helps businesses run better, grow faster, and achieve their sustainability goals. It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Team/Function Paragraph: As part of the HR team in Saudi Arabia, the HR Partner – People and Operation plays a key role in managing all HR operational processes and employee experience programs. You will support internal teams, new hires, and existing associates across multiple HR touchpoints — from onboarding to data management and compliance. This role also supports local engagement, government programs, and policy alignment in close collaboration with the regional HR and Admin teams.

Behaviors and Culture: At Ingram Micro, we foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. Our team members are encouraged to take ownership, support one another, and contribute to a workplace that values inclusivity, growth, and results. As an HR Partner, you’ll be part of a high-performing team that champions associate engagement and operational excellence.

The Job in a Nutshell: As the HR Partner – People and Operation, based in Saudi Arabia, you will be responsible for executing HR operations, managing HR systems and employee records, ensuring labor law compliance, and supporting employee engagement programs. You will act as the first point of contact for HR inquiries, manage internal HR communications, and work closely with government agencies for regulatory processes and programs. This role blends hands-on execution with strategic process improvement across key HR functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily HR operations in compliance with local laws and company policies.
• Oversee onboarding, transfers, promotions, and offboarding processes.
• Maintain employee records and support HR systems (Workday).
• Act as the main contact for HR queries and policy guidance.
• Handle government relations (HRDF, Tamheer, Iqama renewals, etc.).
• Drive employee engagement and CSR initiatives locally.
• Ensure policies and the employee handbook are updated and communicated.
  
  

• Strong knowledge of Saudi Labor Law.
• Experience in an international Organization.
• Comfortable using Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and HRIS tools like Workday.
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Req ID: 490753

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time HR Business Partner in Saudi Arabia we’re looking for?

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside passionate, motivated, and dedicated teammates.

You'll positively impact an organization by aligning HR strategies with business objectives, enhancing employee engagement and retention, improving organizational performance, managing risk and compliance, and attracting and retaining top talent. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, demonstrating expertise in HR and more.

• Counsel the business on HR topics.
• Be knowledgeable about business needs and align HR actions accordingly, including implementing HR strategies.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and support management on HR-related issues.
• Manage recruitment processes, including workforce planning, candidate sourcing and selection, and induction.
• Develop people at all levels through coaching, performance management, development plans, and training, while monitoring performance metrics and adhering to budget constraints.

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Saudi National Only.
• University degree, majoring in human resources, psychology, business studies, social science, or economics. Desirable MBA with specialization in HR.
• Experience or understanding of generalist HR management covering all areas of HR practice.
• Knowledge of 10 years HR experience in a similar industry/environment.
• Familiarity with influence and resilience within a matrix organization structure.
• Professional expertise in employment law issues, redundancies, payroll, and employee relations.

Join us on a lifelong transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring routines.
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Utilize our hybrid working environment.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive social coverage (Life, Medical).

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Human Resources

• Truck Transportation and Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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The opportunity

To build as a pivotal role in driving workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning initiatives. You will work closely with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals, ensuring that the workforce is equipped to meet current and future demands. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the talent acquisition team to ensure seamless integration of recruitment strategies that attract and retain top talent.

The opportunity

To build as a pivotal role in driving workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning initiatives. You will work closely with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals, ensuring that the workforce is equipped to meet current and future demands. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the talent acquisition team to ensure seamless integration of recruitment strategies that attract and retain top talent.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• You will strategic Workforce Planning as assessing and evaluating current headcounts in alignment with business needs and strategic objectives, collaborating with department leaders to identify gaps and forecast future staffing requirements, leading and managing organization restructuring initiatives when required to align with strategic business goals, ensuring accuracy of data within the planning tools, regularly auditing and updating information as needed and developing and tracking headcount reports.
• You will recruitment and Talent Acquisition as developing and implementing Saudization Strategy in partnership with the business leaders to achieve the required Saudization target in compliance with Saudi regulations, developing and implementing targeted recruitment and retention strategies to increase female representation across all levels of the organization.
• You will be creating partnerships with diverse talent pools, promoting inclusive hiring practices, and supporting career development programs for women and providing recruitment expertise or input to hiring managers or teams and advises them on recruitment and compensations proposals.
• You will performance Management and succession planning as overseeing the implementation of the complete global performance management cycle, ensuring alignment with company standards and timelines. This includes goal setting, midyear reviews, and annual appraisals.
• You will providing expert coaching and guidance to managers on effective performance management practices, ensuring they have the tools and skills necessary to evaluate and enhance team performance, conducting thorough talent review sessions to assess employee performance and potential.
• You will be collaborating with leadership to identify high potential employees and create development plans to support their growth, ensuring robust succession planning is in place by identifying key roles and potential successors.
• You will work with leadership to develop and implement strategies to prepare employees for future leadership positions and partnering with the Learning and Development team to execute training programs that enhance employee skills and competencies.
• You will be engaged and Culture as developing and executing strategies to encourage high participation rates in employee engagement surveys, collaborating with department heads and managers to develop and implement action plans based on survey results. Ensure that these plans address key areas of concern and promote a positive work environment and working to adapt and implement global initiatives, such as diversity and inclusion programs, to fit local contexts and cultural nuances, ensuring they are effectively integrated into the local work environment.
• You will be compensation and Benefits as overseeing the annual salary review process, ensuring competitive and equitable compensation practices, managing off-cycle salary adjustments when necessary to address market changes or individual performance and working on enhancing allowances and special incentives to ensure the organization remains competitive in attracting and retaining top talent.
• you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
  
  

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, talent management, and performance management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• 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 & written English language is required.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting

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Date: 15 Jul 2025

Location: Riyadh, SA

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time HR Business Partner in Saudi Arabia we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside passionate, motivated, and dedicated teammates.

You'll positively impact an organization by aligning HR strategies with business objectives, enhancing employee engagement and retention, improving organizational performance, managing risk and compliance, and attracting and retaining top talent. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, demonstrating expertise in HR and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Counsel the business on HR topics.
• Be knowledgeable about business needs and align HR actions accordingly, including implementing HR strategies.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and support management on HR-related issues.
• Manage recruitment processes, including workforce planning, candidate sourcing and selection, and induction.
• Develop people at all levels through coaching, performance management, development plans, and training, while monitoring performance metrics and adhering to budget constraints.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Saudi National Only.
• University degree, majoring in human resources, psychology, business studies, social science or economy. Desirable MBA with specialization in HR.
• Experience or understanding of generalist HR management covering all areas of HR practice.
• Knowledge of 10 years HR experience in a similar industry/environment.
• Familiarity with influence and resilience within a matrix organization structure.
• Professional expertise in employment law issues, redundancies, payroll, and employee relations.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a lifelong transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Utilise our hybrid working environment.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (Life, Medical).

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.