Associate Manager, People Partner

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About the Role

We are looking for a People & Culture Partner professional to lead and deliver core HR processes while partnering closely with business leaders and global stakeholders. In this role, you will manage the full employee lifecycle, support the implementation of P&C initiatives, ensure compliance with local regulations, and contribute to a consistent, high-quality employee experience.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Managing employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, off-boarding, career development, learning, internal mobility, and adherence to internal policies.
• Coordinating with P&C functions such as recruitment, compensation, and benefits to ensure seamless operations and effective service delivery.
• Contributing to the local deployment of reward programs, evaluating their success, and providing compensation guidance to local management.
• Implementing P&C policies, programs, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with global strategies.
• Handling employee relations matters and performance management in collaboration with management.
• Supporting P&C reporting and analytics, generating insights for continuous improvement.
• Staying updated on local labor laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and recommending adjustments where needed.
• Collaborating with Centers of Excellence (COEs), Global Business Partners, and local specialists to deploy initiatives effectively.
• Managing government-related processes and portals (Qiwa, Muddad, GOSI, MOFA, etc.).
• Signing off on monthly payroll and occasionally processing payroll as a backup.

About the Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Human Resources, including a role as a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) in a global, matrix environment, preferably within the IT sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
• Comprehensive understanding of Human Resources processes and regional labor regulations, with strong employee relations knowledge.
• Proactive problem solver with strong business acumen that drives results.
• Capable of navigating complex situations with confidence.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic (spoken and written) is preferred.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Saudi Arabia.

What we can offer you 

🎯 A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you'll power the future of travel with a critical mission and extraordinary purpose. 

🌎 A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture. 

🎓 Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, from on-the-job training to formal activities, and daily interactions. 

🤗 A caring environment – Amadeus fosters a caring environment that supports both professional growth and personal well-being. 

💰 A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive compensation packages, including salary, bonus, caregiving and health benefits and health benefits. 

🌟 A flexible working model - Embrace our flexible working model, enabling you to excel wherever and however you work best. 

🌈 A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community – We are committed to enabling each employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment. 

📈 A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental to shaping our relationships with customers, partners, and employees. 

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Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.  

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.