This position will be responsible for HR functions which include, but are not limited to, payroll, employee relations, recruitment, performance management, policies and procedures, compensation and benefits. Reporting to the PCT HR Manager, MENA you would be pivotal in building employee engagement and performance capability in a fast-past growth business environment across Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

What s in It For You:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers through continuous improvement
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day one of employment

What You Will Do:

• Support day to day operations of the HR function and associated duties in Saudi Arabia and Egypt operations.
• Exercise individual judgement while dealing with potential or real concerns on own initiative and bring them to the managers attention.
• Implement plans to build employee engagement in the business through a deep understanding of individual and organisational behavior.
• Build strong relationships in management teams, coaching and consulting leaders on effective conflict management.
• Ensure that all compliance/regulatory matters are managed efficiently and appropriately.
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws.

Compensation & Benefits

• Recommend and support any C&B initiatives / analysis.
• Preparation of Compensation Proposals for new hire, promotions, relocations & any other associate change.
• Benefits administration for associates e.g. Medical & Life Insurance, Flight Allowances etc.

HR Policies & Procedures

• Provide day to day impartial advice to Line Managers and associates on general HR related queries, requests and Company Policies and Procedures.
• Work with the HR Manager to create, maintain and manage reliable internal HR policies & processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Deliver change programs to drive cultural change and improved HR practice ensuring stakeholder readiness, communications and management.
• Support line managers, ensuring consistent and efficient application of all HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance to all HR policies and procedures.
• Counsel Managers on how to handle employee relations issues including the preparation and delivery of performance improvement plans.

Talent Acquisition

• Lead the recruitment process, including screening, interviewing, hiring (including compensation proposals and job offers) and orientation of new employees; prepares necessary paperwork for personnel files.
• Administration of recruitment process from requisition management, preparation/ updating of Job Descriptions, advertising, sourcing, arranging interviews, and communications with candidates etc.
• Responsible for organizing any pre-employment checks.
• Prepare & Issue Offer Letters & Contracts and any other associate employment letters that may be required.
• Responsible for ensuring the preparation of Associates letters e.g. Salary Certificates, NOC s, LOI s etc.

Talent Management, Training & Development

• Assist with the delivery of manger and associate education on the companies Talent Management programs including the annual performance reviews and talent assessment.
• Assist in the annual Talent Assessment process including succession planning.
• Monitoring completion rates of annual Talent processes and providing reports to management.
• Establish headcount reports; prepares necessary paperwork for transfers, promotions, or terminations.
• Responsible for employee relations matters, including conducting employee disciplinarians and grievances in compliance with local labour laws.
• Responsible for ensuring efficient exit process including, conduct of exit interviews and analysis of information gathered.

Data Management

• Responsible for ensuring updates and maintenance of the confidential personnel files to document personnel actions and to provide information for payroll and other uses.
• Collating HR reports both manually (excel based) as well as HRIS reports.
• Responsible for ensuring HRIS accuracy.
• Inputs hew hires, terminations and other changes into the HRIS.
• Providing Managers with the education required on Workday.
• Preparing various HR reports, including conducting research, gathering data and statistical reports and maintaining reports.

Immigration

• Ensure that the Company remains compliant with Immigration Legislation by regularly maintaining records and initiating appropriate applications for work permits, visas etc.
• Ensure associates and managers are communicated with on a timely basis in relation to visas.
• Coordinate closely with Government Relation Officer to drive completion of immigration related tasks.

Payroll

• Managing the payroll process which involves close liaison with the external payroll provider.
• Submit monthly payroll information to the payroll providers by the pre-agreed deadlines to ensure that salaries are deposited to the employee accounts by the dates specified in their contracts of employment.
• Assist Auditors with any payroll/employee enquiries during Year End and/or interim Audits.

This job description is not exhaustive. The post holder is expected to complete any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training.

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum of 2 years experience in HR Generalist role in Global Multinational companies

Strong work ethic and ability to use own initiative.

Ability to work independently with a high level of accountability

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Fluency in English and Arabic both verbal and written

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent