Spark HR Lead

The HR Lead, SPARK is responsible for leading and overseeing all Human Resources activities at the site level in Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia. This role partners closely with business leaders, employees, and regional HR teams to implement HR strategies, support talent acquisition and development, drive employee engagement, and ensure compliance with local labor regulations and company policies.

The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work environment while delivering HR programs and initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with business and organizational objectives.
• Partner with business leaders to support workforce planning, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide comprehensive HR support and guidance to employees and managers.
• Support recruitment activities, ensuring attraction and hiring of top talent while aligning with localization and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) objectives.
• Coordinate employee communication initiatives in partnership with the HR function.
• Manage employee relations matters, such as conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance handling.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture.
• Drive performance management processes and ensure timely completion across the organization.
• Lead new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
• Identify training and development needs and coordinate learning initiatives.
• Support employee growth through coaching, mentoring, and career development planning.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs in line with company policies and market practices.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, regulations, and internal HR policies.
• Implement and maintain consistent HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, surveys, and feedback mechanisms to enhance the employee experience.
• Support the implementation and adoption of HR systems, tools, and processes through effective training and communication.
• Track, analyze, and report HR metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives and promote a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Collaborate effectively with country, area, and regional HR teams to support ongoing business and employee needs.
• Leverage HR technologies and systems to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Adhere to Health, Safety & Environment policies as laid by the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant Human Resources experience in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of HR operations and employee lifecycle processes.
• Knowledge of compensation, benefits, talent development, retention, engagement, and employee experience practices.
• Strong understanding of Saudi Labor Law.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of labor regulations and employment legislation.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Coaching and mentoring capabilities.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze data, generate insights, and develop practical solutions.
• Experience facilitating employee programs, workshops, and events.
• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and HR reporting tools.

Additional Information:

• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): Recognize and fulfill all HSE roles and responsibilities in accordance with the company policies and procedures.
• Commitment to employee wellbeing and providing flexible, competitive benefits plans.
• Opportunities for ongoing career development and a culture that fosters innovation and collaboration.

Language Requirements: Proficiency in English is preferred.