Human Resources Manager

AECOM LIMITED; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager for their Abu Dhabi office. The role involves establishing strong HR practices, advising management on employee relations, and ensuring the successful implementation of HR programs. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in a similar HR role, preferably within the Middle East, along with a relevant degree and a CIPD qualification. The position offers a modern working environment with excellent perks including meals and fitness facilities.

Benefits

On-site restaurant with free lunches

Access to a leading fitness center

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a similar HR role, ideally in a global organization.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in the Middle East.
• Degree from an internationally accredited University.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong relationships with business partners.
• Advise on HR issues and uphold HR policies.
• Support senior management in retention and succession planning.
• Evaluate and enhance HR programmes and policies.

Skills

Employee relations

Conflict resolution

Performance management

Coaching and mentoring

HR policies interpretation

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Law or relevant subject

CIPD or equivalent

Job description

Human Resources Manager, Abu Dhabi

The main purpose of this role is to ensure that best practice is maintained at all times and to manage the implementation and maintenance of HR programmes, policies and procedures in support of the business objectives.

Key duties include:

• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with business partners by being a trusted advisor and partner.
• Advising and working with the business in order to understand and proactively address HR issues such as employee relations, including investigations, complaints and enquiries.
• Supporting senior management in retention and succession planning.
• Advising and counseling the Abu Dhabi business on the interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Maintaining close contact with the Project Leaders by attending regular HR visits.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of current HR programmes and policies, thereafter recommending and developing alternatives or enhancements in order to ensure HR best practice is maintained.
• Advising on local employment legislation.
• Managing all HR Programmes including on-boarding, performance management and conflict mediation/resolution.
• Utilising AECOM's defined compensation model in order to ensure that employees are evaluated and mapped correctly to ensure correct career pathing.
• Leading the performance management process.
• Promoting a qualified and diverse workforce.
• Ensuring employee records and reports on HR metrics are always up to date.
• Supporting the COE Leads in HR in order to ensure that AECOM's vision and goals are delivered.
• Providing leadership, coaching and mentoring to the Abu Dhabi Human Resources Team.

It is essential that the successful candidate has at last seven years experience of working in a similar role; ideally with a global engineering or professional services organisation. At least two years relevant experience of working in the Middle East in a similar role is

Degree qualified from an internationally accredited University in Human Resources, Law or other relevant subject and CIPD or equivalent is necessary.

About The Company

AECOM is a focused supplier of consultancy, engineering and project management services to its customers in the world’s oil and gas, minerals and metals, clean energy, environment and infrastructure markets. The offices are a modern open plan design with an on-site restaurant providing free lunches to all staff. In addition, all employees have free use to a market leading fitness center which is a short walk from the office.