HR Business Partner Specialist

Overview:

The Upstream HR Business Partnering Department, which is responsible for providing end-to-end HR services to the entire Upstream Business Line, is seeking to hire a Senior HR Business Partner HR with experience leading a HR transformation in a large matrix reporting organization.

Upstream produces up to 12 million barrels of oil and approximately 18 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day. The organization is made up of 8 business units (Admin Areas) and approximately 30,000 employees. The Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a critical link between the company's Corporate HR function and the Upstream Business Line, developing partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-adding services to enable the Upstream business and 2030 growth ambitions. To be effective, the HRBP will develop a deep understanding of the Business Line strategy, key value-drivers, business and workforce plans and culture, and be able to translate these into a people agenda for Upstream organization.

Responsibilities:

1. Business understanding: Understand the key business challenges and drivers, speak the language of the business, possess a strong understanding of financial figures and analytics, and translate the business strategy and objectives into a people agenda.
2. Strategic workforce planning: Drive workforce planning, identify future capabilities and skills gaps, conduct workforce assessments, make informed decisions on internal and external talent strategic choices.
3. Talent and recruitment management: Develop and execute HR roadmaps for talent attraction, retention, and development, and apply best practices to meet business needs.
4. Individual performance management: Advocate for high quality individual performance management across the organization.
5. Business performance management: Provide granular insights into drivers of labour cost and work with Finance and business leaders to identify levers to reduce labour cost, workforce intensity and to improve productivity.
6. Stakeholder management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing strategic HR advice and guidance, and focusing on value generation.
7. Change management and continuous improvement: Drive change initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
8. HR data analytics: Embrace and integrate digital tools and analytics in HR practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
9. Diversity and inclusion initiatives: Promote a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
10. Organizational health: Maintain key aspects of organizational health, including culture and structure, and ensure it is healthy, strong and able to deliver business needs.
11. Leadership capabilities and coaching: Develop leadership capabilities at different levels (frontline, middle management, and top management), provide individual coaching to leaders, and ensure leadership team effectiveness.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• A master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in HR business partnering, e.g., in developing HR plans and implementing initiatives in areas such as recruitment, performance management, organizational design, training, and change management; with specific experience in the Oil and Gas sector being highly advantageous.
• A good understanding of business functions, industry trends, and competitive landscape, along with the ability to make decisions that align with business objectives.
• Proven track-record of translating business requirements into people strategy, e.g. in workforce planning and talent recruitment; preferably in large, complex, multi-national organizations.
• Proficiency in communicating effectively with all organizational levels and building strong relationships with stakeholders, including corporate leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances and resilience in facing industry challenges.
• Strong leadership and analytical abilities, with a focus on data-driven approaches to improve business performance.

Benefits:

• Compelling remuneration package.
• Permanent Employment on an Indefinite Term Employment Agreement.
• The company's Incentive Plan: This is a broad-based annual and performance-based incentive plan based on company and individual performance, base salary, and length of service during the plan year. The objective of this plan is to drive organizational performance, as well as, recognize and reward your contributions beyond the normal annual merit increases.
• Annual repatriation travel allowance: An annual cash payment that more than covers airfare costs to your home country. You have full flexibility to use this payment in any way you choose.
• Annual vacation: You can look forward to up to 38 calendar days of paid leave each year. In addition, you’ll typically be granted between 9 and 11 days of public holidays each year.
• Severance award: In accordance with the Saudi labor law, a severance award is payable by the company to employees who leave after two years or more of satisfactory service. The severance award is based on length of continuous service and final base pay. The severance award can be a substantial benefit for longer service employees.
• Education Assistance Plan: If you are hired on family status, you may be eligible to benefit from the company’s excellent education assistance plan for dependent children. This may include the option for them to attend the company's high quality private schools or to attend international schools in the local community.
• Quality housing in company communities or a rental assistance allowance: We have four communities in the Eastern Province where we provide quality accommodation in pleasant surroundings. Alternatively, employees may obtain housing in the local communities outside of the company's communities, for which we provide a rental assistance allowance.
• Free medical care: We provide medical care via our subsidiary medical network or contracted hospitals and clinics. These facilities are among the finest in the Middle East.
• Free access to recreational facilities: You will have access to our extensive range of recreational facilities that include: private beaches, tennis courts, exercise gyms, swimming pools, golf courses, tennis and squash courts, and much more.
• Free scheduled transportation: Air-conditioned buses are provided free of charge for transportation within camp areas, to work locations, local shopping areas outside camp, the beach and our other communities.
• Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance: you may enroll in a voluntary program providing term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage equal to 12, 18, 24 or 30 times your monthly base salary. Favorable group rates keep the premium low.
• Short-term disability: In the event you are unable to work due to illness or injury, short-term income benefits are provided. The benefit is 30 days full pay and 60 days at three-quarters pay, in any one year period.
• Death Benefit: The company pays an ex-gratia death benefit equal to 24 months base pay if death is from an industrial accident and 12 months base pay if death is non-industrial related.
• Career development: We recognize and value professional growth and achievement, so you’ll have many opportunities to develop your career and expertise.