Country HR Manager - Saudi Arabia

Requisition ID: 277741 

• Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Riyadh 

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

The Country HR Manager – Saudi Arabia is responsible for the management of HR operations within the country. Responsibilities include oversight and guidance of country compliance, policies, programs, and initiatives as appropriate for the country and within the corporate policy guidelines, as well as ensuring compliance with Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) requirements and regulations.  Responsibilities also include compliance and policy oversight and guidance for the entire Middle East & Africa region. #LI-MA6

• Works closely with Project management and Project deployed HR teams for HR program delivery.
• Provides input in the development of HR operational goals, legislative updates, country initiatives and customer service delivery quality standards.
• Provides team leadership and subject matter expertise for delivery of the Region and Country HR scope of services including MHRSD required data/portal administration (QIWA, GOSI, Muqeem, Medical Insurance, etc).
• Monitors and provides guidance to leadership on Saudization and Nationalization processes and requirements.
• Responsible for oversight and delivery of day-to-day HR operations outsourced vendor service providers for medical and immigration services.
• Provides guidance for HR policy and related country employment compliance issues.
• Works closely with People Operations functional leaders/subject matter experts in the delivery of global HR services for the Middle East & Africa region.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with GBU leadership and project deployed HR staff.
• Provides input in the development of work process and systems, data, metrics, and reports to successfully deliver and manage high quality HR service delivery to customers.
• Maintains employee data, information and working files according to required confidentiality standards and best practices.
• Manages a team of HR professionals, providing day-to-day direction and supervision, managing performance, and development.

Bachelor’s level degree in Human Resources, or related field, plus a minimum of 10 years related work experience, including managerial level duties.

• 15 years of progressive HR experience across multiple HR areas (Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Total Rewards, Global Mobility, HR Systems, Shared Services, Project HR etc.)
• Professional Certification in HR Management (PHR, SPHR, GPHR, CCP, CBP, CIPD etc.)
• Advanced knowledge and experience in international HR areas such as immigration/work visas, expatriate assignments, compensation and relocation, expatriate tax, destination services, employment compliance etc.
• Experience providing direction and oversight with global or regional HR service providers.
• Experience in delivery of HR work process and services, including expatriate employee assignments.
• Experience in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Industry (EPC)
• Experience working outside of country of origin with Global or Multi-National companies.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean concepts and practices for process management Advanced understanding of Bechtel HR systems, work processes and policies

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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com