Company Description
Are you looking for a meaningful experience in a company that aims to be useful to as many people as possible by treating social, environmental, and economic issues as an inseparable whole, and do you want to work in a company committed to the environment? Join us!
Veolia aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Our mission to “Resource the world” demonstrates the unwavering commitment of our 220,000 employees to creating a positive impact for our planet.
Within the Veolia group, Veolia Water Technologies (VWT) offers a complete range of technologies and services in design-build, operation, maintenance, modernization and management of water and wastewater treatment systems and facilities generating 1.6 billion € in revenues.
World leader in its market for over 50 years, SIDEM, a subsidiary of VWT, designs and builds the largest desalination plants in the world.
SIDEM's mission is to provide its customers with state-of-the-art desalination technologies that guarantee the greatest possible energy efficiency.
Enthusiastic and passionate, optimistic and determined, we move forward to meet together the technical, industrial and environmental challenges that mark the progress of our major projects and technological developments.
Do you want to be part of this great human and collective adventure? Don't hesitate to apply for this position and become a player in ecological transformation! 🌿🌍
Job Description
We are looking for a highly motivated HR Generalist to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of human resources plans, procedures, policies and programs are implemented for the SIDEM employees assigned to the various projects in the area:
Recruitment and onboarding
- Lead the full-cycle recruitment process (job posting, resume screening, source candidates and interview coordination, ..)
- Assist with visa processes and work permits for foreign staff
- Conduct new employee orientations and ensure smooth onboarding process according to Group standards
- Participate to University Job Fairs in the region
- Update organization charts
Employee Relations
- Address employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures
- Assist in resolving conflicts and maintaining a positive work environment
Benefits Administration
- Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement calculations and other perks
- Conduct benefits enrollment sessions and answer employee questions regarding benefits
Performance Management
- Assist in implementing and maintaining performance evaluation systems
- Support managers in conducting performance reviews and setting employee goals
Policy and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, including the new labor law implemented in 2022, and Group policies
- Develop, update, and communicate HR policies in accordance with local regulations and company standards
Training and Development
- Identify training needs and assist in developing materials relevant to the local context
- Coordinate training programs and workshops for employees
HRIS and Reporting
- Maintain accurate employee records in the Group HRIS
- Generate HR reports and analytics as needed by the Group
Compensation
- Assist in salary surveys and compensation benchmarks in the GCC
- Support the annual salary review process
- Support the deployment of the employee shareholding plan in the region (SEQUOIA)
Employee communication
Qualifications
- Master degree in HR or Administration
- 2-5 years experience in HR, preferably in a generalist role
- Strong knowledge of HR practices and labor laws
- 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, Arabic is a plus so is French for interface with Corporate HQ
- Good communication skills, both written and oral
- Autonomous, results-driven, time efficient, responsive and hard worker with the ability to prioritize and cope with important workloads. Maximum flexibility and availability due to the multi-task nature of work);
- Ability to relate effectively with all levels of the hierarchy;
- Team spirit;
- Computer literacy in Google Workspace;
- Business ethics, discretion and honesty.
Additional Information
We invite you to join a company whose goal is to become the leader in ecological transformation! 🌿🌎
What we offer you:
- Being part of a collective that will take care of your future career and your development
- Opportunities for advancement within Veolia Water Technologies and more broadly within the Veolia Group
- Possibility to be part of enriching projects outside of your daily work Veolia is committed to a global social pact for all its employees around the world.
- We are committed to guaranteeing you the best possible experience.
But also:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Dynamic and challenging work environment
At Veolia Water Technologies, we know that some candidates only apply if they think they have ticked all the boxes. But we much prefer to see your application rather than risk missing out on your potentia
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
