Principal HR Business Partner

Overview

Horizontal Digital creates digital experiences for Fortune 500 companies by blending strategy, data, design, and technology to craft intuitive and empathetic solutions. Our success is powered by our core values : Lock arms Show Hustle Embrace change Elevate empathy Never settle As Principal HR Business Partner, you will serve as a strategic HR advisor to the local business - predominantly our UAE and KSA offices. This role is open to candidates based in KSA, the UK or Dubai. Your scope includes HR strategy, providing exceptional guidance and partnership to local leaders, plus the daily hands-on practical HR operations and enablement work. Success will be measured by your ability to create an environment where our employees can do their best work. What you'll do

Perform daily functions of HR including compensation, benefits, leaves of absence, employee relations, conflict resolution, and talent / performance management Provide guidance and strategic advice on HR operational issues to ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and industry-specific HR standards Provide real-time coaching and HR guidance to the regional leadership team to enhance the employee experience and drive organizational performance Facilitate an exceptional employee experience including onboarding, engagement, and offboarding Collaborate with local leaders to drive employee engagement and talent development Champion a diverse, inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace Use data to identify priorities and drive initiatives Represent MEA as part of our unified global HR team Qualifications

Driven, articulate, and innovative strategic thinker with a white-glove, hands-on approach to HR Technology-enabled, advanced hands-on practitioner and strategic thinker with specialized HR knowledge and MEA expertise Creative problem solver with extensive latitude for independent judgement Expert in the HR field with knowledge of full-scope HR best practices including compensation, benefits, and talent / performance management with a focus on providing an excellent employee experience Ability to align with a casual culture that values flexibility, transparency, honesty, nurturing, within a flat hierarchy and growing business 7+ years of progressive HR experience in a fast-paced, dynamic technology environment, including at least 2 years in a HR Business Partner role Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; graduate degree or HR certification is preferred but not required Strong working knowledge of Dubai and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia employment law; basic knowledge of UK employment law is preferred but not required English language fluency is required; ability to communicate in Arabic is desired but not required Proven success in practical problem solving, stakeholder engagement and purposeful execution Proven ability to build strong relationships, influence diverse stakeholders, and lead change initiatives Ability and flexibility to travel to offices within the region if required Right combination of energy, intelligence, and fun Job details

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level Employment type : Full-time Job function : Other Industries : IT Services and IT Consulting

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