HR Project Manager – Localization & Workforce Strategy
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About the Role
Sulzer seeks an HR Project Manager to lead strategic HR initiatives across the MEC region, focusing on localization, workforce planning, and organizational transformation. The role requires 7+ years of HR experience, strong project management skills, and fluency in English and Arabic.
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Responsibilities
- End to end delivery of regional HR programs, including project plans, timelines, and tracking/reporting mechanisms
- Support regional localization initiatives with focus on KSA and GCC
- Track and consolidate localization metrics, Nitaqat/Emiratization/Bahrainization status, and related KPIs
- Ensure accurate documentation and reporting to meet MEC regional regulatory and training requirements
- Coordinate execution of regional learning and development initiatives
- Generate insights and data collection for HR Heads on SWP, succession planning, and performance
- Support employee engagement initiatives and communications
- Act as regional point of coordination for cross country HR initiatives
- Support regional workforce localization planning through data analysis and coordination
Requirements
- 7+ years experience in Human Resources
- Strong HR project management and regional coordination experience
- Data analytics and stakeholder management skills
- Degree in Human Resources or a related field
- Fluency in English and Arabic
- Strong understanding of localization laws in the region
- Ability to work independently in a matrix organization
- Cultural awareness across GCC region
Full Job Posting
About the role
- The HR Project Manager supports and executes strategic HR initiatives across the region, including organizational transformation, talent management, and process optimization.
- Partners closely with HR Heads to define project scope, manage timelines, mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Drives continuous improvement through data driven insights, change management, and effective communication.
Main accountabilities
- End to end delivery & project plans, timelines, and tracking/reporting mechanisms for regional HR programs.
- Support regional localization initiatives, with focus on KSA and GCC.
- Track and consolidate localization metrics & ratios, Nitaqat/Emiratization/Bahrainization status, and related KPIs.
- Ensure accurate documentation and reporting to meet MEC regional regulatory and training requirements.
- Coordinate execution of regional learning and development initiatives across MEC.
- Generate insights and data collection for HR Heads for SWP, succession planning & performance.
- Support Employee engagement initiatives and communications.
- Act as regional point of coordination for cross country HR initiatives.
- Support regional workforce localization planning through data analysis, coordination, and implementation.
- Support with data and reporting for succession planning and performance.
Desired experience and qualifications
- 7+ years experience in Human resources.
- Strong HR project management and regional coordination experience.
- Data analytics and stakeholder management.
- Degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- Languages: English and Arabic.
Soft skills
- Strong understanding of localizations laws in the region and regional HR operational procedures.
- Ability to work independently in a matrix organization.
- Cultural awareness across GCC region.
- Attention to detail and strong influencing skills.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Resource management skills.
- Strong ownership mindset.
- Collaborative.
What we offer you
- As per local requirements
About Sulzer
- Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.
- Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer.
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