Experience RequirementsOverall HR Experience: 18–22 yearsEPC / Water Treatment / Infrastructure Experience: Minimum 10+ yearsStrong exposure to Middle East HR operations (KSA preferred)Role PurposeThe HR Lead – MEA will act as a strategic HR partner to business and project leadership while leading talent acquisition for EPC and water treatment projects across the Middle East & Africa region. The role focuses on workforce planning, leadership advisory, high-volume and niche hiring, compliance, and talent strategy aligned to project and regional business objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as HR Business Partner to MEA leadership, Project Directors, and functional headsTranslate business and project requirements into effective workforce and talent strategiesLead end-to-end talent acquisition for EPC and water treatment projects (engineering, construction, O&M, corporate roles)Drive manpower planning, resource forecasting, and mobilization strategies for projectsLead niche and leadership hiring through direct sourcing, head-hunting, and market mappingOversee recruitment partners, manpower agencies, and consultant performanceEnsure compliance with KSA labor law, MEA labor regulations, and internal HR governanceSupport Saudization/Nitaqat planning, Qiwa, GOSI coordination, and workforce localization strategiesPartner with COEs (Comp & Ben, Payroll, ER, Mobility) for smooth HR service deliveryAdvise leadership on employee relations, performance issues, disciplinary actions, and exitsSupport organizational design, role clarity, succession planning, and capability buildingProvide HR insights, dashboards, and hiring metrics to managementLiaise with external stakeholders including authorities, consultants, and service providers as required.Talent Acquisition Scope.EPC & water treatment roles across Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, HSE, Planning, O&M, Commercial, and Support functions.Senior leadership and critical project roles.Local national hiring (Saudization) and expatriate mobilization.Campus hiring, GET/MT programs, and early talent initiatives (as applicable)