Human Resource Business Partner

Location: Saudi Arabia

Department: General

Work Mode: Hybrid

About the Role

Build the future with McGraw Hill's innovative education technology solutions. When was the last time you experienced the impact of your work? As our Human Resource Business Partner in Saudi Arabia, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the learning experience for millions worldwide. Partnering closely with the VP HRBP - International and Professional, you will align talent strategies with McGraw Hill's business priorities, ensuring workforce readiness and organizational effectiveness for our global teams in the region. This role is essential in embedding our innovative culture, driving performance, and managing transformation to support cutting-edge edtech initiatives. Utilizing your deep understanding of HR principles and EMEA employment laws, you will build strategic relationships to enable seamless information flow and decision-making on HR issues. Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to roll out programs in talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, rewards, and succession planning, leveraging data insights for continuous improvement. Lead organizational design projects that streamline operations, fostering speed and efficiency amid rapidly evolving demands in the education sector. Champion Inclusion & Belonging by integrating inclusive practices across all initiatives, while supporting transformation and continuous improvement efforts, including change management. To succeed, bring 7+ years of HR experience, including global mobility, and advanced skills in tools like MS Project, Excel, and SharePoint. Thrive in our collaborative environment where your initiative drives real impact for learners and educators. McGraw Hill recruiters use '@mheducation.com' emails or iCIMS—beware of suspicious variations. Join us to make a difference in education technology innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Align talent strategies with business priorities to drive outcomes in McGraw Hill's education technology initiatives
• Partner with VP HRBP - International and Professional and stakeholders to execute strategic HR initiatives in Saudi Arabia
• Build and manage strategic relationships to facilitate HR decision-making across units and projects
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to implement programs in talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, rewards, and succession planning
• Use data insights to identify staff issues, talent needs, trends, and recommend enhancements
• Lead organizational design projects to streamline structures, roles, and processes supporting rapid business demands
• Provide training, coaching, and collaboration on employee development, teambuilding, performance, and talent planning
• Champion Inclusion & Belonging values by embedding inclusive practices in all initiatives
• Support transformation and continuous improvement efforts, including change management
• Ensure workforce readiness and organization effectiveness for global teams in the region

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of HR experience in a corporate environment
• Proven experience as HR Business Partner supporting business objectives and talent growth
• Solid understanding of HR best practices and employment laws in EMEA region, particularly Saudi Arabia
• Demonstrated experience in Global Mobility and Immigration
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across different demographics
• Advanced computer skills including MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and collaboration platforms
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in education technology or international professional services
• Background in organizational design and transformation projects
• Prior work in embedding Inclusion & Belonging initiatives
• Familiarity with data-driven HR metrics and analytics
• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Required Skills

• Strategic HR alignment with business goals
• Talent management and succession planning
• Performance management and goal setting
• Organizational design and change management
• Data analysis for HR metrics and insights
• Global mobility and immigration expertise
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Employee coaching and development
• Inclusion & Belonging advocacy
• Employment law knowledge in EMEA/Saudi Arabia
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Advanced MS Office Suite proficiency
• Project management with MS Project
• SharePoint and collaboration tools expertise
• Cultural sensitivity across demographics
• Proactive problem-solving

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment fostering innovation in education technology
• Opportunity to impact learners and educators worldwide at McGraw Hill
• Competitive compensation and performance-based rewards
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Retirement savings plan with company matching
• Global mobility support and international exposure

McGraw Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.