HR Manager

This position requires a high level of trust, professionalism and communication.

Company:

Alpin Limited is a multidisciplinary consultancy with offices across the region, in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Dammam, Kuwait, and Qatar. Alpin is also proud to be part of the Setec Group of Companies, with its international Headquarters in Paris and offices across 5 continents.

The Alpin team is composed of a diverse range of experts who lead their respective fields, including Net Zero Experts, Sustainability professionals, LEED APs, PQPs, trainers, commissioning authorities (CxA), construction managers, MBAs, and building physics PhDs.

For more information about Alpin please visit www.alpinme.com

Reports Directly to:

Managing Director(s)

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the HR department in both UAE, and KSA, as well as all other locations that Alpin would operate in;
• Coordinate with Group HR Director and ensure alignment of Alpin’s HR Policies with those if its mother company, Setec;
• Ensure alignment of Alpin’s Ethics policies with that of its mother company, Setec;
• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy;
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues;
• Coordinate with the Head of departments and the business development manager to conduct resources planning and analysis to identify future resource needs and gaps (3-6months ahead);
• Lead the recruitment process, including job posting, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and participating in making hiring decisions;
• Develop and maintain relationships with recruitment agencies and other external resources;
• Manage Employee relations and ensure proper application of conflict management where applicable;
• In tandem with the Finance Team, develop monthly payroll as well as review and approve employee monthly expenses aligned with policies of the company.
• Manage the onboarding and offboarding process;
• Talent Management, acquisition and retention;
• Provide support to employees in all necessary facets to ensure they are able to deliver to their utmost potential;
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital;
• Nurture a positive working environment;
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance;
• Assess training needs to develop, apply and monitor training programs;
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics;
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management in all Alpin operation regions;
• Maintain good contact and relationships with associated Government bodies, Customers, and Clients, Training Institutes, Colleges and others;
• Maintain budgets forecasts as required in line with the corporate budget;
• Report to management concerning all elements of HR;
• Develop monthly HR Report for corporate reporting;
• Maintain and supervise the company’s ISO IMS system;
• Lead and support HR team in all Alpin operation regions; and
• Integration with the group HR requirements and procedures.
• Conduct salary surveys and ensure competitive compensation packages
• Stay up to date on HR best practices and trends.

HSE Roles, Responsibilities and Accountability:

• Role: Fire Warden, HSE Support;
• Responsibility: To ensure proper evacuation of the ALPIN office in case of a fire emergency or drill;
• To support the HSE officer with the purchase and issuance of HSE equipment and to track their validity;
• Accountability: Timely purchase and issuance of HSE equipment to staff. Ensure that employees are aware of fire and evacuation procures during employee inductions or annual fire drills.

Skills:

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of regional experience (UAE and/or KSA);
• Proven working experience as HR manager or similar for a minimum of 5 years;
• People oriented and results driven;
• High degree of empathy and emotional intelligence;
• Demonstrable experience with human resources metrics;
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases;
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills;
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills;
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company;
• Strong understanding of UAE and KSA employment laws, regulations, and legal compliance requirements
• BS/MS degree in Human Resources or related field;
• Enjoys collaborative team environments, particularly within close-knit, entrepreneurial, and technical teams Local driving license and independent transportation are a MUST;
• Excellent English (oral and written)
• Strong command of English Grammar;
• French language (oral and written) is a plus;
• Very high proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Work experience in a professional office environment (preferably in a construction, engineering or consulting company);
• Detail-oriented;
• Excellent phone etiquette and interactive skills;
• Highly independent and self-directed with a strong work ethic. Coaching & Mentoring Skills;
• Operations Management Skills;
• Flexibility for travel;
• Presentation Skills;
• Conflict resolution and Management Skills; and
• Forecasting & Planning skills;
• Decision-Making skills;
• Change Management skills;
• Team Management, Recruitment & Selection skills;
• HR Technology Proficiency;
• Digital literacy is a plus.