HR Manager

AMEC PLC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and consultancy firm based in the UAE is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead HR development, employee relations, and recruitment efforts. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of HR management experience, a relevant degree, and strong communication skills. Arabic and English fluency is necessary, and a willingness to travel is expected. This position plays a crucial role in implementing successful HR strategies across various entities in the region.

Qualifications

• Strong background in HR, employee relations, benefits, and government regulations.
• 5+ years of progressive HR management experience with international exposure.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related degree required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR programs for the region considering local labor laws.
• Handle HR issues during acquisitions and ensure smooth business integration.
• Oversee recruitment and mobilization efforts.

Job description

General HR Development

• Strong background in employment, employee relations, benefits, wage and salary, employee training, HSE, and government regulations visa processing and Immigration as they impact HR.
• Develops and assists the implementation of human resource programs for Middle East & North Africa entities with a concentration on host country labour law and legal issues.
• Develop compensation programs and strategies that allow country operation to attract and retain the best talent.
• Implement dialogues which address specific concerns and issues, and oversee resolution of conflicts/disputes relating to organizational initiatives and activities.
• Assumes responsibility for development of company guidelines, policies and procedures on local contracted employees’ issues.
• Works with senior management to assess company efforts on diversity and cross- cultural inclusion programs, establish best practices, and identify programs to remove barriers which impact on staff retention and advancement.
• Recommend best practices to create opportunities for information flow between region and country, as well as look for opportunities for inter-country information sharing.
• Maintain metrics and prepare periodic reports for senior management for evaluating/measuring initiatives for return on investment.
• Continually assess the competitiveness of all benefits packages against the relevant comparable companies, industries and markets.
• Recruitment and Mobilization.

Employee Relations

• Handle HR related issues during acquisitions; ensure smooth integration of new and existing businesses.
• Provides employee counselling as necessary.
• Plans and coordinates employee functions, onboarding, etc.
• Take an active role in providing guidance for the HR team that promotes the overall acceptable standards.
• Provides product line managers and department leaders with direct counsel and support for building a

Languages

Arabic – Fluent / Excellent
English – Fluent / Excellent

Own a Car

Any

Have Driving License

Any

Job Skills

• Results‑focused understands what is important to employees and management is committed to achieving goals.
• Capable communication skills, handles complex and difficult situations with thought and confidence.
• Willingness to travel when and if needed, percentage of travel is 10%.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or other related degree.
• MBA or related Master’s degree is desired.
• PHR/SPHR/CIPD certification preferred.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of progressive HR Management experience with some international exposure.
• Fluent English is a prerequisite whilst knowledge of Arabic would be a strong advantage.
• Previous experience with multi‑site country.
• Experience of High Growth.
• Experience of Work Permit and Visas.

About The Company

AMEC is one of the world’s leading engineering, project management and consultancy companies. Our goal is to deliver profitable, safe and sustainable projects and services for our customers in the oil and gas, mining, clean energy, environment and infrastructure markets, including sectors that play a vital role in the global and national economies and in people’s everyday lives.
We design, deliver and maintain strategic assets for our customers, offering services which extend from environmental and front end engineering design before the start of a project to decommissioning at the end of an asset’s life.
We are truly international, with major operations centres based in the UK and Americas and offices and projects in around 40 countries worldwide. We work in diverse and often challenging environments, from sub‑zero temperatures in the north of Canada to the sweltering heat of the Persian Gulf.
We employ over 29,000 people – ranging from scientists and environmental consultants to engineers and project managers, dedicated professionals who take pride in their work. The AMEC Academy helps us to attract, develop and retain the best talent.