Company Description
BESIX Group is a leading multidisciplinary Belgian Group, operating in construction, construction, real estate development and concessions. BESIX Group was founded in 1909, and has grown impressively over the years. BESIX Group operates in Northern and Eastern Europe, North and Central Africa and the Middle East through its subsidiary BESIX Construct, as well as in Canada and Australia. The group stands out in its sector by having its own internal Engineering Department, with wide-ranging expertise in geotechnical engineering, concrete technology, methods, planning, and BIM, System Engineering and similar tools.
In 2023, the Group achieved a turnover of EUR 3.4 billion. BESIX has about 12,000 employees active in 25+ countries with more than 80 different nationalities.
Job Description
The Welfare Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring that the company’s employment practices comply with Saudi Arabia’s social laws, client-specific regulations, group company policies, ESG commitments, and fair labor agreements.
This position will focus on safeguarding the well-being of white-collar and blue-collar workers, predominantly migrant workers, across various projects in the country.
The Welfare manager ensures the communication and reporting on welfare between Local and Project Management, Central Office in the Middle East, the People & ESG department of BESIX Group
Key Responsibilities:
- Policy Development and Implementation:
- Develop and implement welfare policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with Saudi social law, company policies, ESG standards, and fair labor practices.
- Ensure welfare policies extend to own employees, employees of third-party labor providers, and sub-contracted workers.
- Be a role model in application of these rules and company culture
- Risk Identification and Management:
- Identify, assess, and document risks related to the employment and welfare of both white-collar and blue-collar workers.
- Propose mitigation strategies and action plans to address identified risks.
- Document risks and mitigations in the relevant company tools and processes.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Collaborate with joint venture (JV) partners to align welfare policies and practices.
- Work closely with clients and subcontractors to ensure adherence to established welfare standards.
- Ensuring contractual follow-up at each new contract.
- Assist in the onboarding of subcontractors and suppliers to promote and audit the rules and regulations.
- Auditing and Reporting:
- Establish regular audit schedules to monitor compliance with welfare policies and procedures (i.e. accommodation, remuneration, recruitment practices, safety, training, freedom of movement).
- Prepare detailed reports on audit findings, highlight areas for improvement, and recommend corrective actions.
- Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure sustained compliance.
- Communication and Reporting:
- Report regularly to local project management, central office in the Middle East, and HQ on welfare initiatives, risks, audit results, and mitigation plans.
- Maintain clear and continuous communication with key stakeholders to address any concerns or updates related to welfare practices.
- Compliance Assurance:
- Ensure that company welfare practices meet both local regulations and international standards, particularly related to ESG criteria and fair labor agreements.
- Training and Awareness:
- Organize training sessions and workshops for own employees and partners to promote understanding and compliance with welfare policies and procedures.
- Program Review and Enhancement:
- Regularly review and update welfare programs to ensure they meet company & employees' needs and align with organizational goals.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best local practices in employee welfare and support.
- Employee Liaison and Communication:
- Act as a liaison between employees and management to address welfare-related concerns and feedback.
- Communicate welfare program details effectively through various channels, including meetings, newsletters, and digital platforms.
- Establish an internal network of workers representation to detect and address concerns and requests
- Collaboration and External Partnerships:
- Collaborate with external service providers, community organizations, and health care professionals to enhance welfare services.
- Collaborate with group functions on the topics at hand.
- Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Collect, analyze, and report on data related to welfare program usage and employee feedback.
- Prepare and present reports on program effectiveness and recommendations for improvements to senior management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master degree in Human Resources, Social Work, Law, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a welfare, HR, or compliance role, preferably within a multinational or regional context.
- Knowledge of labor laws in Saudi Arabia and international fair labor standards is highly appreciated.
- Proficiency in English and Arabic is a required, other languages are highly appreciated.
- Local experience in Gulf region is a plus.
- Experience with ESG policies and reporting is a plus.
- Proficiency in project management, auditing and reporting processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to develop effective policies and implement them across complex organizational structures.
- Proactive and able to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- High ethical standards and a commitment to ensuring fair labor practices.
- Self-discipline and able to work autonomously
- Impeccable values and behaviors are a must
Work Environment: The role is primarily stationed in Dammam, KSA – with regular travels within the country. Travel to local ME HQ as required.
Additional Information
A career at BESIX is a lot more than just a job, it's about being part of our changing and innovative world. Your skills, ambition and passion will contribute to the development of our different businesses and allow us to succeed in the challenges of the coming years.
Working for the BESIX group allows you to be a part of a dynamic, creative and entrepreneurial company. It gives you a safe and collaborative working environment with ambitious and innovative goals for the world of tomorrow, but also for your career and personal development.
We are looking for different kinds of personalities, mindsets, backgrounds and genders to build the iconic and sustainable projects of tomorrow.
Are you ready to make an impact and leave a positive legacy for years to come? If you are passionate about our purpose to Excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world, come and join our caring BESIX family. Together we will co-create our future.
Working at BESIX brings a lot of great benefits including:
- An attractive remuneration package including a salary in line with the market and a range of employee benefits such as flexible mobility advantages, extra-legal pension, medical care insurance, work-life balance program (such as teleworking, child care, flexible work schedule, mobile working), Health Management (sport, health check-up program, …);
- Career development programs that serve not only to ensure that you are constantly learning and improving but also that give you the possibility to expand your career horizon;
- A dynamic, creative and safe working environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors (ideas, projects, goals, ambitions);
- Possibility to work on complex projects within both a local and international environment;
- The choice to remain locally anchored for the coming years or to seek an exciting international career opportunity within the group.
