Vice President -HR & Admin-KSA -Riyadh| Financial Services| Orient Insurance

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

 By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Job description

The Vice President  of HR is responsible for managing  Human Resources and Administration as a partner to the business to ensure achievement of business targets through stakeholder engagement and efficient and effective delivery of HR functions; Source and hire right talent on time, engage employees, develop leaders, build a performing organization.  To analyze, manage and report Human Resources information for making informed management decisions that is consistent and align with Group Policies and Saudi Labour Laws.  Ensures that well trained and motivated people are available to work effectively for the achievement of individual, group and organisational objectives and ready to meet the changing needs of business.

What you will do

1. BUDGETS

• Formulate the annual budget and quarterly reviews and monitor its performance against budget & business objectives and ensure that management is accurately and timely informed about the HR cost status of the company.
• Initiate and prepare manpower budget to ensure that effective and adequate human resources are available at all times to meet the operational requirements.

1. RECRUITMENT, SELECTION AND ON BOARDING

• Within the approved manpower budget, plan, strategize and initiate recruitment process using different sources and organise timely and cost effective recruitment of applicants with the right skills set, attitude and culture fit to meet the requirements of the business on time. 

1. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

• Initiates and organizes the performance appraisal process, career development discussion and plan training programs in order to improve efficiency and productivity of the employees and to develop future resources for the company.

1. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

• Continuous engagement of employees throughout the year using different platforms so as to keep an engaged workforce to deliver on business target and objectives.

1. ORGANIZATION PLAN & STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Design and develops, effective and viable organization structure compatible with the company’s commercial objectives and periodically reviews to maintain its effectiveness.
• Constantly review the viability of the structure and ensure succession plan is in place to future-proof the organization.

1. SALARY ADMINISTRATION

• Constantly review the internal equity, market positioning and make a constant effort to manage salary review of deserving and performing employees.
• Ensures that accurate and timely payment of salaries as per the prescribed rules and policies of the Group.

1. HR DATA AND MANAGEMENT

• Ensure availability of HR data including demographics to help the management make sound decisions that will have impact on the future state of the business.
• Data should be accurate, timely and complete

1. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

• Monitor & arrange timely renewals of the Trade Licenses & Registrations of the Company’s Head Offices and Branch Offices in order to maintain the continuity of the business and compliance of the legal requirements.
• Ensures that all company premises are maintained properly to project the corporate image and   
• Arrange timely procurement of goods and services to meet the operational requirement.

1. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

• Closely partner with government entities relative to Saudization requirements.

Required skills to be successful:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal & analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and analytical ability
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong  Legal knowledge, Principles and Practices of Human Resource Management

What equips you for the role:

• Bachelors / Master’s degree with specialization in HR / Personnel Management / Industrial Psychology    
• 10-12 years’ experience in a progressive organization (Including 5-7 years in a senior managerial position)

Working Days and Hours:

• Working Days : Sunday to Thursday
• Time: 8: 00 AM till 5:00 PM
• Weekends: Friday and Saturday

About Orient Insurance PJSC:

Orient Insurance Company commenced operations in 1982 as a part of the reputed Al-Futtaim Group and has since recorded a progressively steady growth. The Company is counted among the leaders in the UAE insurance market. Orient Insurance Company has a paid-up capital of AED 500 Million which is the highest in the insurance industry in UAE. With head office in Dubai, the company serves its clientele through an extensive branch network in Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah in UAE, Muscat in Sultanate of Oman and Bahrain.