Senior Advisor - HR Operations

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AECOM Middle East, are currently seeking a Senior Advisor in HR operations, for our UAE business. The Senior Advisor, will work under the direction of the HRBP, assists in overseeing the HR day-to-day operations support for an End Market.  Providing operational HR support to ensure that HR practices and policies align with the strategic objectives of the End Market.

Core Accountabilities

• Delivers accurate and consistent advice and support to line managers on all aspects of employment policy and employee relations issues
• Assists in administration of HR programs for the End Market.
• Assists with administering the Performance Management Process for the End Market.
• Responsible for the tracking and trending of HR data in areas of responsibility (eg. sick leave, exit interviews, mandatory training, End Market reports etc.).
• Handles terminations and conducts exit interviews.
• Conducts new employee orientations when required.
• Assists in organizational training and development efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Contributes to the development, implementation, and interpretation of new and existing HR programs and policies.
• Contributes to initiatives that will enhance motivation, team-building and general welfare.
• Responsible for facilitating resolution to employee relations matters and minimizing risk to company.
• Support capability development of people managers on employee relations and performance activities through coaching and advice.
• Refers to HRBP for guidance on more complex issues
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Attributes:

• 6-9 years experience working in HR operations, for a matrix organization 
• Ability to work on own initiative and work well under pressure - not afraid to ask questions
• Flexibility to undertake site visits (has drivers’ license and is willing to travel)
• Self-motivated
• Confident to deal with all levels of employees across the organisation both verbally and in writing
• Not afraid to deal with conflict, calm under pressure
• Flexible attitude to assist in other areas as and when required
• Strong decision-making skills
• Excellent coaching and influencing skills
• Ability to plan and prioritise and make decisions
• Ability to influence and interact with key stakeholders across all levels of the organisation

Degree plus professional membership or working towards (CIPD etc.).

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.