HR Lead, Saudi Arabia

Job Description
The HR Lead - Saudi Arabia will lead Country HR strategy and execution. The HR
Lead will be a member of the Country Leadership Team and GCC Human Resources
team, leading Country HR team. The HR Lead is responsible for advising Saudi
Arabia business leaders with the organization's people and talent strategies
and by providing effective HR solutions and services.
Right now, around ‎69,000 of our employees are working to cure the world's most
complex diseases. We know that our people are the key to our success, which is
why our Human Resources team works to attract, develop, retain and inspire our
people so that they can learn, grow and make a true impact on the world.
Together we collaborate to create a culturally rich, diverse organization
ensuring we remain innovative, agile and flexible.

Primary responsibilities:
* Act as the Business Partner to the Saudi Arabia Managing Director and Leadership Team.
* Understand key business strategies and environment, HR implications and develop and implement HR plans accordingly.
* Partner with business leaders to build and drive implementation of HR strategy in the areas of talent management, employee development, culture & employee engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion, total compensation management, performance management.
* Drive organizational and cultural transformation to support Company global, regional and country business strategy
* Implement efficient employee engagement and retention practices
* Support the company in being seen as an employer of choice in our markets and support initiatives to attract key talent to the company.
* Ensure effective compliance with employment legislation, and supporting effective employee relations
* Drive continued transformation in HR Operating model; identifying opportunities to improve and streamline HR processes and tools.
* Collaborate effectively with all HR CoEs and other support functions to ensure effective support of the businesses.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders and the Levant HR community.
* Lead Country HR team
* Lead and support different GCC and EEMEA HR projects
Qualifications
Skills Required:
Education
* Degree level qualification or equivalent in Human Resource Management, Business or similar
Requirements
* More than ‎5 years of experience working in in the area of Human Resources management, as strategic HRBP, HR Manager/ HR Lead
* Successful track record as an advisor and counsellor to business leaders and ability to influence employees at all levels, to design and implement HR strategies and drive cultural transformation
* Experience working in international organizations and working with matrix organizations.
* Proven track record of introducing and implementing human resources policies that pragmatic and effective.
* Solid foundation in core HR processes (talent management, engagement, compensation & benefits, performance management, recruitment).
* Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabia labor market and regulations
Skills/Capabilities
* Excellent leadership and influencing skills, including the ability to coach and counsel senior management
* Excellent written and oral communication skills and preference for candidates with proficiency in English and Arabic
* Strong prioritization, resilience and change agent mindset
* Strong teamwork and collaboration
* Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural awareness, ability to create engaging and positive environment
Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to
enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support
Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement,
Administration, Facilities and Security.
Who we are …
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United
States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have
been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of
the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at
the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance
the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals
around the world.
What we look for …
In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an
Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect
generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking,
collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we
will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your
Career Growth.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC,
Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for
employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any
employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for
this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be
paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency
referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements
are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or
emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
‎25%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Number of Openings:
‎1

Requisition ID: R210951