HR Manager

General presentation:

Providing water, energy and waste management solutions for 160 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, we therefore see ourselves as #resources.

Key figures:

• More than 1,300 employees in the Middle East (in addition to the 4,000 employees from Enova which reports directly to Veolia Africa Middle East zone, for Facility Management and energy Efficiency contracts in the ME)

  
  

• A strong local network with 12 offices across the region (UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar)

  
  

• 30 years of sustainable partnerships

  
  

• More than 6,000 references

  
  

In the Middle East, Veolia works with industries, governments and communities, retail and commercial businesses, to deliver innovative 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.

Context:

The Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility (HWTF or BeAAT) includes TDU, deoiling tricanter, Stabilization, Class I and II landfill, PCT, mercury treatment unit, and Incineration lines with a capacity around 60 KTA;

The Natural Occurring Radioactive Materials Treatment Facility (NORM) is a new 6,5 KTA decontamination facility, including a high pressure water descaling system, incineration and encapsulation of ashes. 

Two / third of the assets were commissioned in 2021 and some alignment works, process, procedures should be implemented to comply with Veolia standards.

Position Summary:

The HR manager is responsible to lead, manage and support all Human Resources related activities in both NORM & BEEAT plants, while ensuring all related policies, processes and procedures are updated and complying with the company and local government regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bridge between management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances and other employee related issues

  
  

• Manage the project manpower plan and coordinate with the central recruitment team in managing the recruitment and selection of candidates for the project at all levels, while ensuring employment contracts are initiated and signed at the local level

  
  

• Manage the new employee orientation program to foster positive attitude toward company goals.

  
  

• Manage and supervise all aspects related to employment visas, work permits, immigration & employment related government regulations and relations, including any site security access passes required for personnel and machineries accessing the site.

  
  

• Supervise the team to ensure proper records of benefit plans such as insurance and pension plan, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics are up to date and accurate at all times

  
  

• Develop and maintain job descriptions, offer letters, employment contracts and any other documents required from time to time.

  
  

• Manage all employee related insurances (Medical, Life & disability, Workmen compensation) and all related matters.

  
  

• Directs and manage the activities and administers all travel and transportation arrangements for all expatriate employees and their family members

  
  

• Oversee and manage employee leave plans and ensure proper utilization of balances as per internal policies and procedures

  
  

• Work closely with line managers to identify training needs and develop career paths using performance appraisals and communication to address company needs.

  
  

• Coordinate  with the central training and development team in meeting all the training needs of employees, while ensuring continuous development of skills and competencies

  
  

• Work closely with all the project employees to ensure that tools and policies are aligned, enhance employee engagement and ultimately improve their performance

  
  

• Continuous coordination with shared services team to maintain the project payroll for the employees to include processing, reporting, reconciliation, accruals, bonuses, and other company pay policies timely and accurately

  
  

• Compile and manage the staff cost budget

  
  

• Coordinate with the shared services team in contributing to the Emiratisation program including recruitment & retention strategy of local talents

  
  

• Manage all aspects related to staff and management accommodation

  
  

• Ensure an acceptable standard of Quality, Environmental & Health and Safety Management System is maintained in accordance with recognized working practices and the company’s QHSE manual and policy

  
  

• Ensure and supervise timely renewal of all project licenses, insurance and other legal formalities

  
  

• Prepares statistics on manpower/salary/allowances for the use of company’s management 

  
  

• Oversee the administration of the HRMS (MenaMe), including managing user access, permissions, and system updates.

  
  

• Generate and analyze HR data reports from the HRMS to support decision-making and strategic planning.

  
  

• Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement and foster a positive work environment, including organizing social events and team-building  activities.

  
  

Qualifications and experience

• Holder of a Bachelor's Degree in Human resource management or related field (Msc. Degree in HRM is preferred)

  
  

• 10+ years of Middle east experience in a similar role in the industrial/manufacturing industry (Oil & Gas experience is preferred) 

  
  

• In-depth knowledge of UAE labor law and familiarity with local authorities regulations including and not limited to the Critical Infrastructure and Coastal protection authority

  
  

Dotted functional manager

Key Behavioral Skills

• Ability to work in a multicultural international environment

  
  

• High degree of communication skills and ability to manage and motivate a team.

  
  

• Excellent command in English (Written & Spoken) - Arabic language is a plus

  
  

• Strong leadership, problem solving and decision-making ability

  
  

• High level of integrity and commitment to ethical behavior

  
  

• Remarkable level of managerial ability to lead and guide a big team of personal and supervisors

  
  

• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills

  
  

• Proficiency in using data analysis tools and software, such as Google Sheets, or advanced analytics platforms, to generate and interpret HR reports.

  
  

• Willing and able to be based full-time in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi

  
  

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.