Human Resources Manager

AECOM LIMITED; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Human Resources Manager to oversee HR programs and policies in Abu Dhabi. This role involves establishing strong relationships with business partners, advising on HR issues, and leading performance management processes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in HR within the engineering or professional services sector, particularly in the Middle East. The position offers an opportunity to shape HR practices and contribute to a diverse workforce while enjoying a modern work environment with excellent perks, including free lunches and access to a fitness center.

Benefits

Free lunches

Access to fitness center

Qualifications

• 7+ years in HR roles, ideally in global engineering or professional services.
• 2+ years of Middle East experience in a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR programs, policies, and procedures to support business objectives.
• Advise on local employment legislation and employee relations issues.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the HR team.

Skills

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Conflict Mediation

HR Policies and Procedures

Succession Planning

Coaching and Mentoring

Education

Degree in Human Resources

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:

1. Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with business partners by being a trusted advisor and partner.
2. Advising and working with the business in order to understand and proactively address HR issues such as employee relations, including investigations, complaints and enquiries.
3. Supporting senior management in retention and succession planning.
4. Advising and counseling the Abu Dhabi business on the interpretation of policies and procedures.
5. Maintaining close contact with the Project Leaders by attending regular HR visits.
6. 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.
7. Advising on local employment legislation.
8. Managing all HR programmes including on-boarding, performance management and conflict mediation/resolution.
9. Utilising AECOM's defined compensation model in order to ensure that employees are evaluated and mapped correctly to ensure correct career pathing.
10. Leading the performance management process.
11. Promoting a qualified and diverse workforce.
12. Ensuring employee records and reports on HR metrics are always up to date.
13. Supporting the COE Leads in HR in order to ensure that AECOM's vision and goals are delivered.
14. Providing leadership, coaching and mentoring to the Abu Dhabi Human Resources Team.

Minimum Requirements:

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

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.