Human Resource Business Partner (Talent Development)

Job purpose

This role is for an experienced HR Business Partner who can shape and roll out talent strategies that help the business attract, grow, engage, and keep high-performing people. The position will have a major impact on performance management, succession planning, leadership capability, and career progression, while partnering with business leaders to make sure talent efforts are aligned with organizational priorities.

Role context

The HRBP will act as a trusted advisor on people matters, bringing the confidence to influence stakeholders, challenge constructively, and build alignment. A core part of the role is to lead and deliver key talent management initiatives such as career pathing, leadership development, and succession planning, while developing a strong understanding of the business to guide sound decisions.

The successful candidate will work closely with managers across several locations. To excel in this position, strong relationship management, influencing ability, and strategic thinking are essential.

Key responsibilities

• Own and coordinate talent programs including succession planning, high-potential initiatives, development plans, and leadership development activities, ensuring progress is tracked and objectives stay on course.
• Deliver focused talent actions such as 360-degree feedback, coaching, mentoring, job rotation, and onboarding support for new leaders.
• Use HR data, analytics, and systems to assess talent requirements now and in the future, then propose practical solutions.
• Prepare, refresh, and manage communication tools and supporting documents for talent initiatives.
• Build long-term processes and programs that strengthen the talent pipeline and speed up development.
• Create and run internal learning programs or coordinate with external providers when needed.
• Draft and maintain policies and procedures related to talent management.
• Develop and implement broad talent management frameworks and programs.
• Lead performance management and succession planning activities.
• Plan and execute leadership development initiatives.
• Interpret talent-related data, identify capability gaps, and recommend actions that address them.
• Work with department heads to support employee development, engagement, and retention.
• Assist with wider HR activities such as workforce planning, salary review cycles, performance excellence, employee well-being, and engagement initiatives while maintaining compliance with HR policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; a master’s degree or HR certification will be considered an advantage.
• Between 5 and 10 years of progressive HR experience, with strong exposure to business partnering.
• Hands-on background in talent management and leadership development; experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Deep knowledge of succession planning, career development, leadership development, and high-potential programs.
• Strong understanding of Saudi employment law and prior exposure to employee relations matters.
• Experience leading change management and organizational design work.
• Comfortable using digital tools and HR metrics to support decision-making.
• Ability to think strategically and turn business needs into effective HR solutions.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the confidence to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities independently and as part of a team.
• Experience managing internal stakeholder expectations while staying aligned with HR policies and procedures.
• Prior experience working with multi-location operations.
• Solid generalist HR background and strong employee relations experience.
• Skilled at using HR data and analytics to support change and business decisions.
• Proactive, self-directed, and able to take initiative.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving approach.
• Confident interpersonal style with solid influencing skills.
• Able to plan, prioritise, and adapt to changing project needs.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain quality under pressure.
• Collaborative and comfortable working across cross-functional teams.

Additional information

This position is based in Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia, and is a full-time onsite role. The source content does not specify salary, perks, number of vacancies, application deadline, or start date.

Who can apply

Experienced HR professionals with strong business partnering, talent development, and employee relations expertise, particularly those with exposure to multi-location environments and Saudi employment law.

Notes

No internship duration applies. This is not an internship role, and no stipend information is provided.