VIE/PANGEO - HR Generalist (M/W)

Veolia’s solution 

Providing water, energy and waste management solutions since 170 years Veolia offers public authorities and industries with a range of water, energy and waste management services vital to human development and sustainable growth in 48 countries around the world. We continue to adapt and innovate in step with economic growth and human development by designing and implementing solutions that will have a positive impact on the environment and resources. Our goal is to build a better 21st century. In the Middle East, Veolia works with industries, governments and communities, retail and commercial businesses, to deliver innovation and sustainable solutions that are needed today, with the vision required for tomorrow. Through public-private partnerships and innovative contractual schemes, Veolia is committed to achieving quantifiable results with sustainable, pragmatic environmental solutions.

Key figures in the Near & Middle East:

• Up to 4,000 employees
• A strong local network with more than 30 offices/plants across the region
• 30 years of sustainable partnerships
• More than 6,000 references

The HR Generalist is responsible for ensuring that the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of human resources plans, procedures, policies and programs are realized. The position will contribute to the development of HR department goals, objectives, and systems.

The HR generalist will be responsible for:

Day-to-day admin management of the international employees assigned to the various entities in the area (expatriates and VIEs):

• Day-to-day administrative follow-up of the staff, in liaison with the Contract Managers of the various entities and the staff themselves;
• Liaison with the various local HR Managers and Paris HQ team in the international management of the staff (job offers, work contracts, social protection, benefits entitlements, relocation…);
• Liaison with the rest of Dubai HQ HR team to ensure proper recruitment and follow-up of the international staff.
• Improve the process and follow up of international benefits for Expatriates. 

Compensation & Benefits

• Support to salary review campaign :

1. C&B Data collection with Tower Willis Watson
2. Carry out local benchmarks in the GCC, in order to improve and develop regional and/or country based relevant international admin policies and practices for our managers, for the different categories of staff (ex. Young talents, VIE…); as well as to maintain our remuneration practices consistent with those of the local and regional market.
3. Update of Talent Hub Compensation module

• Support the deployment of the employee shareholding plan in the region (SEQUOIA) 

  
  

Corporate Wellness 

• Support to well-being initiatives : yoga, fitness, language classes, office celebrations and external events if relevant
• Improve the communication of well being initiatives to the region and HQ in Paris

Experience & Qualification

• Master degree in HR or Administration
• 1 year of working experience in HR management 
• Previous experience in a multinational company is a plus
• Strong international focus  and cross-cultural awareness

Specific Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Excellent command of English is a must, French is a plus for interface with Corporate HQ, Arabic language is not necessary.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Autonomous, results-driven, time efficient, responsive and hard worker (ability to prioritize and cope with important workloads + maximum flexibility and availability due to the multi-task nature of work)
• Ability relate effectively with all levels of the hierarchy
• Team spirit
• Computer literacy in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and Internet Browsers and Google Suites
• Business ethics, discretion and honesty

Location : Dubai, UAE

Duration : 24 months 

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete or exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities that will be carried out by the selected candidate.

Veolia Middle East does not and shall not discriminate in any forms in its recruitment processes.