HR Manager

Your role

As a HR Manager, your mission is responsible for leading and managing all HR functions to support Atlas Copco Saudi Arabia and Kuwait’s business objectives. This includes talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, compliance, learning and development, and strategic HR initiatives, while ensuring alignment with both Saudi & Kuwait labor law and Atlas Copco global standards. You will report to the Regional General Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIE

• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
• Lead workforce planning and ensure staffing levels meet business needs.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, including attracting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.
• Oversee recruitment for expatriate personnel, including work visas, residency permits, and compliance with government requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date and standardized job descriptions for all positions
• Employee Relations & Engagement
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee relations, grievance handling, and disciplinary matters.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze turnover trends to drive retention initiatives.
• Manage the employee engagement survey, analyze results, and implement improvement actions.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and transparent workplace culture.
• Compensation & Benefits
• Develop and maintain a competitive compensation strategy aligned with market benchmarks.
• Oversee administration of employee benefits, including medical, life, liability, and property insurance.
• Partner with Finance for payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely distribution.
• Review and approve employee claims, allowances, and benefit-related invoices.
• Compliance & Policy Management
• Ensure compliance with Saudi & Kuwait labor laws, GOSI, HRSD regulations, and Atlas Copco policies.
• Regularly review and update HR policies and procedures to reflect legal and business changes.
• Oversee HR-related government platforms, including Muqeem, Qiwa, Mudad, and others.
• Learning & Development
• Conduct annual training needs assessments and implement training plans.
• Support leadership development, succession planning, and high-potential talent programs.
• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness through measurable KPIs.
• HR Analytics & Reporting
• Maintain accurate HR data and prepare regular reports on headcount, turnover, diversity, and workforce trends.
• Utilize HR analytics for strategic decision-making.
• Health, Safety & Risk Management
• Collaborate with QHSE to ensure HR policies promote a safe and compliant work environment.
• Participate in risk assessments and implement corrective actions when required
• Strategic HR Leadership
• Act as a strategic partner to the management team, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Lead HR transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, technology adoption, and employee experience.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
  
  

To succeed, you will need

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience across core areas including recruitment, compensation, employee relations, performance management, and employment law.
• Proficient in HRIS systems and data analysis with a demonstrated ability to leverage insights to improve HR practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
• Hands-on experience with conflict resolution, investigations, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to travel nationally as needed for training, meetings, employee support, and HR team collaboration, with rare international travel possible for business purposes
• In compliance with Saudi labor law, this position is restricted to Saudi nationals only.
  
  

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being
  
  

Job location

Option 1: On-Site

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (SA). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

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