HR Manager

Position: HR Manager (Jeddah, KSA)

Job Brief

Role: HR Manager.

Work location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Job Purpose: Lead the HR Department in the KSA Region and implement the HR policies, procedures and systems of the company with regards to Recruitment, HR Operations, Training & Development, Rewards and Performance Management. Also, the role focuses on meeting the Saudization requirements and addressing the respective challenges.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and provide direction to 3 HR teams in a Regional HR Department: a. International HR Operations b.Local HR Operations and c. Local Recruitment (for Saudi Nationals), in compliance with the Corporate and Regional HR policies and procedures.
  

• Implement all HR activities in an employees Life Cycle, including Engagement & Onboarding, Probation, Training and Development, Goals & Performance, Rewards, and Disengagement.
  
• Collaborate closely with the Corporate HR Department for the functional support provided on issues related to Recruitment, HR Operations, Training & Development, Manpower Planning, Rewards, and HR Infrastructure & Systems.

• Design Regional HR policies and procedures focused specifically on the Saudi Nationals, in collaboration with the Corporate HR Department.
  
• Propose ways to increase the Saudi Nationals motivation, productivity and retention, while taking appropriate actions as appropriate.
  
• Work closely and develop strong working relationships with Project Managers, Commercial Managers and project staff in the Region, providing advice, guidance and coaching on HR issues as appropriate.
  
• Act as mediator between Project/Regional management and employees to resolve conflicts and help foster positive employee relations, maintain a good working environment and build morale.
  
• Build trusting relations with Divisions and Regional/Corporate Departments, within a Matrix of international organization structure, and manage HR expectations appropriately.
  
• Develop and maintain a strong network of local contacts in KSA, either for Recruitment (i.e., Universities, institutions for technical jobs, local Recruitment Agencies etc.) or for Saudization (i.e., Ministries, Government authorities etc.) purposes.
  
• Stay abreast of local Labor Laws and Saudization regulations, requirements and changes.
  
• Visit project sites on a regular basis.

Candidate Profile:

Studies & Qualifications:

• BSc in Business Administration, HR or relevant fields. MSc in Human Resources Management is highly desirable.
  

Work Experience:

• Min. 10 years of proven in -house HR experience in an HR Generalist role; at least 5 of which in a managerial position.
  
• Previous experience in KSA and in Saudization actions is a must (experience in Gulf countries or even UAE is 2nd priority).
  
• Previous HR experience in any of the following sectors will be considered an asset: Construction, Industrial, Manufacturing, Heavy Manufacturing.
  
• Experience in contacting and cooperating closely with KSA Government authorities and/or Ministries, as needed.
  
• Experience in, or familiarity with, working in a Matrix international organization structure is desirable.
  
  Soft Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrate strong managerial and project management skills
  
• Have problem solving (Solution-Focused Thinking) and decision-making skills
  
• Are flexible and adaptable and can see things from different angles
  
• Demonstrate resourcefulness, proactiveness and initiative
  
• Show excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Work easily with various stakeholders of all seniorities, build trusting working relationships and resolve potential conflicts; be diplomatic in a high-pressure and complex work environment
  
• Work successfully and productively in a team environment
  
• Have planning, organizational and time management skills
  
• Are data driven and make informed decisions
  
• Be committed to companys values
  
  Language & IT Skills:

• Arabic native (needs to be Saudi National)
  
• Excellent verbal and written English language
  
• Good Excel and PowerPoint skills
  

Please send us your updated resume to: zabdulla@domomena.com