Position Title:  P&C Specialist

Be part of a revolutionary change

At Philip Morris International, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on Smoke-Free products with the power to improve the lives of a billion adult smokers worldwide.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward.

Are you inquisitive, creative and results driven? Are you motivated by the prospect of working for a company that is producing innovative products that will transform the way society thinks about tobacco and support us with our ultimate vision of a Smoke-Free future – a goal of replacing cigarettes with less harmful alternatives? Do you look for ways to grow in your job? And do you want to build a great career? If the answer is yes, we’d like to hear from you!

RISE TO THE CHALLENGE

Philip Morris Management Services (Middle East) Ltd (PMMS) is looking for a People & Culture Specialist to join the team. As a People & Culture Specialist, you will be part of the People & Culture team, reporting to the People & Culture Manager in Saudi Arabia.

People & Culture specialist role is responsible for ensuring on ground implementation of organizational plans in partnership with local teams; fostering an engaged, inclusive and diverse organization.

 YOUR ‘DAY TO DAY’

MARKET/CATEGORY/FUNCTION AND BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

• Collaborate with the people & culture manager and business leaders on the execution and deployment of on ground market/functional strategy. 
• Adapt and localize global P&C strategy to unique needs of the market/category/function to drive business success.
• Prepare the implementation & roll out plans for short- and long-term strategic goals, share it with management to deliver market/function ambitions.
• Address people concerns/issues in a timely manner while notably considering business challenges and suggest prioritized solutions that impact business success.
• Provide comprehensive support to P&C manager in various P&C initiatives and projects as required.
• Support the business and cluster TA in team recruitment for PM and 3rd party

ORGANIZATION EFFECTIVENESS

• Support in designing and planning of detailed organizational set up within the defined Operating Model.
• Proactively support with implementation & execution of business change. initiatives together with the market/category/function leadership.
• Advise line managers on change management tools and approaches.

WORKFORCE PLANNING AND TALENT MANAGEMENT:

• Ensure deployment of a sustainable succession pool in line with global talent strategy policies & guidelines to ensure a well-developed, diverse talent pipeline for critical positions.
• Support the team in candidates’ recruitment process including screening, interviewing and onboarding.
• Support line managers in talent identification, development and retention policies & procedures.

CULTURE AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT:

• Contribute to create an environment of learning and development within. market/category/function, which enables employees to build critical business capabilities and supports their lifetime employability.
• Act as a role model for the company by demonstrating the values and behaviours that promote a positive work culture. Actively engage with employees at all levels to build solid relationships and foster sense of community.
• Advise line managers on how to improve market/category/function eNPS score, by helping them choose and deploy the correct global assets.
• Provide support in the team building activities and cultural events.

LABOR RELATIONS, COMPLIANCE AND EXCELLENCE

• Work with P&C manager to establish effective employee/labor relations and constructive two-way communications to mitigate risk and sustain a positive working environment.
• Ensure compliance with country regulatory framework and PMI policies identifying risks early on.
• Role model in P&C Excellence contributing to the overall P&C Operating Model effectiveness. 

 WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• KSA national
• University degree from a relevant discipline
•  2+ years of experience in Human resources preferably within FMCG companies
• Previous experience in SAP or Success Factors or Workday or any other HR is an advantage
• Familiar with KSA local labour laws
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Agile and curious person, flexible to travel within KSA and internationally
• Fluency in English and Arabic is a must