Spark HR Lead

Job Summary

The HR Lead, SPARK is responsible for leading and overseeing all Human Resources activities at the site level. 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.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• 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 DEI objectives.
• Coordinate employee communication initiatives in partnership with the HR function.
• Manage employee relations matters, including 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 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.

Who You Are

You are a proactive HR professional who builds strong relationships and creates trust across all levels of the organization. You excel at balancing business priorities with employee needs, enabling organizational success through effective people practices. You are collaborative, results-oriented, and committed to fostering an engaging and inclusive workplace environment.

For This Role, You Will Need

• 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 that sets you apart

• 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.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Recognize and fulfill all HSE roles and responsibilities in accordance with Emerson policies and procedures.
• Promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, and accountability.
• Comply with all applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Complete all required HSE training and actively support workplace safety initiatives.

Our Culture & Commitment to You!

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.