NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next- generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional

livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and

becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting

legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

As an HR Business Partner you will be embedded within the Business area(s) which the role supports and work closely with the leadership teams of their respective Functions, supporting business strategies and plans through people solutions and programs. Works closely with HR centres of excellence, to design and roll out corporate HR initiatives. In addition to the strategic side of the role, the HRBP works with the HR operations team to manage employee relations matters in the respective area. The HR Business Partner reports to the HRBP Director and has a dotted reporting line to the business areas executive, is a key active member of the business area leadership team and Key member of HRBP team

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

• Experience of supporting Senior Leaders/Managers in the development of their business area to ensure key business aims and objectives are achieved
• Well-developed expertise and understanding of theory and operational knowledge in current HR Practice.
• Experience of working in faced paced or start up organisation. Experience internal consultant/change agent, strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong influencing, communication and engagement skills, working with and through others
• Coaching and Mentoring ability
• Strong analytical skills, insight and the ability to use results, data, facts, benchmarking, to build, inform and shape convincing business cases
• High level resilience skills with change management expertise
• Strong commercial acumen and an ability to blend both context and content to inform views and decision making.
• Role-modelling good people management behaviours and disciplines.

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

• Lead with integrity, consideration and challenge – having the courage and confidence to challenge the business and its leaders
• Provide expert HR, advice, guidance and support which aligns with central NEOM and local business solutions
• Effectively develop & implement People plans, which align with the overall People Strategy and the relevant Business strategy which this role supports
• Manage the whole employee lifecycle with business from job creation, induction, development through to exit/alumni
• To embed and operationalise Workforce Planning/Development, Talent Management and Succession Planning
• Performance Management (Ratings calibration/Performance Improvement Plans)
• Drive employee engagement, culture • Case management
• Ensure the effective achievement of functional objectives through the leadership across all business functions.
• Ensure that all work within a specific area is carried out in an efficient manner and in compliance with NEOM policies, processes and procedures.
• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the HR strategy and plans as benefiting the department and all sectors’ needs and objectives.
• Review and approve major changes to items (such as company policies).
• Conduct research and data analytics to assess organisational performance and propose solutions that are in support of the business and that are in promotion of ongoing talent, development plans, and succession.
• Provide expertise and creativity to develop HR initiatives to support the business needs. Understanding the business model at depth – getting to know and understand how the business operates, how it creates value, its strategic drivers and its purpose.
• Generate insight from HR data and evidence – utilizing and applying the evidence base to support business objectives or strategies
• Connect with curiosity, purpose and impact – asking the right questions, crafting networks and understanding where HR can identify opportunities to create the most value.

Culture and Values

• Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to NEOM’s Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 8+ years previous HR experience.
• 5 yeats spent in a  HR Business Partner role or equivalent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related subject
• Master’s degree in relevant subject preferred
• Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)