Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company with over 80 years of proven excellence in safety, innovation, and reliability. Operating at the forefront of the energy transition, they develop sustainable solutions for critical global markets including energy, chemicals, and manufacturing. With a multi-billion dollar project portfolio and strategic presence in key growth regions like Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦, Air Products offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to transformative industrial projects.
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Job Title: Career Opportunity: HR Partner at Air Products (Middle East) FZE
Full Time
📍 Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Apply nowPosition Overview: HR Partner
Air Products is seeking a strategic and proactive HR Partner (HRP) to serve as a trusted advisor to front-line and mid-level managers at their Dhahran operations. This critical role focuses on delivering comprehensive HR solutions with emphasis on employee relations, talent management, and legal compliance, while fostering a culture of high performance and engagement aligned with the company’s leadership principles.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Manager Coaching & Development: Acting as primary coach to managers on leadership behaviors, people management, and consistent HR policy application
- Employee Relations & Investigations: Managing performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, grievances, and conducting thorough investigations
- HR Policy & Legal Compliance: Ensuring all practices comply with Saudi labor law and global corporate standards
- Talent Management Support: Partnering with HR Business Partners to execute performance management, talent reviews, and development planning
- Data-Driven HR Insights: Utilizing workforce analytics to identify trends and provide actionable business recommendations
- Total Rewards & Workforce Planning: Supporting compensation decisions and implementing local workforce strategies
- Change Leadership: Facilitating organizational changes including mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring initiatives
Minimum Qualifications
| Requirement Category | Specific Qualifications |
|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field |
| Experience | 5+ years as HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or similar role with expertise in employee relations and Saudi labor law |
| Core Competencies | Strong skills in manager coaching, conflict resolution, data analysis, and strategic influencing |
| Industry Background | Experience in industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas, or project-based environments preferred |
| Certifications | HR certification (CIPD, SHRM-CP, PHRi) is advantageous |
Ideal Candidate Profile
Air Products seeks an HR professional who demonstrates:
- Strategic thinking with strong business acumen
- Influential advisory skills with courage to challenge when necessary
- Analytical approach using data to drive people decisions
- Expertise in Saudi labor law and compliance requirements
- Collaborative mindset with commitment to breaking down organizational silos
Frequently Asked Question
What management levels will this role support?
This position serves as primary HR advisor for front-line and mid-level managers at ELT-3 level and below.
How central is Employee Relations to this role?
ER is a fundamental component, involving significant casework including performance management, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
Is Saudi labor law knowledge required?
Yes, practical understanding of Saudi Arabian labor law and local employment regulations is essential for this position.
What is the strategic vs operational balance?
The role combines operational HR responsibilities with strategic contributions through data insights, workforce planning, and talent initiatives.
What are the career development opportunities?
This role offers exposure to diverse HR functions and the opportunity to contribute to significant organizational initiatives within a global industry leader.