Associate Manager-Human Resources

IFFCO; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

IFFCO Kuwait is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee day-to-day HR operations, policy administration, and program development. You will manage HRIS data, benefits and payroll, while guiding recruitment, onboarding and training to support a growing FMCG-focused workforce.

The role requires leadership in performance management, employee relations, and manpower planning. Strong collaboration with line managers and a clear understanding of Kuwait labor practices are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Understand, reflect & practice IFFCO’s vision & values.
• Handle HR Operations and day-to-day activities for employees.
• Lead performance management cycles with line managers.
• Facilitate recruitment plans and processes.
• Plan cost-effective employee engagement activities.
• Onboard new joiners with orientation support.
• Maintain accurate HRIS records (attendance, leaves, OT).
• Ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures.
• Administer payroll and related MIS.
• Resolve employee and department grievances.
• Conduct manpower planning annually with managers.

Responsibilities

• Understand, reflect & practice IFFCO’s vision & values.
• Oversee HR Operations to meet employee needs.
• Spearhead performance management with line managers.
• Facilitate recruitment plans and processes.
• Plan and roll out cost-effective employee engagement.
• Provide orientation and onboarding for new hires.
• Maintain HRIS records including attendance and leaves.
• Clarify and enforce HR policies to staff.
• Administer payroll and related MIS.
• Resolve disputes among employees and departments.
• Collaborate on annual manpower planning with leadership.

Skills

HR Operations

Performance Management

Recruitment

Employee Engagement

HR Policies & Procedures

Payroll & Benefits Administration

Manpower Planning

Education

MBA in HR

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Job Summary

To managing the day-to-day operations of the Human Resource office including administration of the human resources policies, procedures and programs, carrying out responsibilities in departmental development, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, organizational development, and entire gamut of recruitment

Roles & Responsibilities

• Understand, reflect & practice IFFCO’s vision & values.
• HR Operations - Day-to-Day operations essential to meeting the needs of our employees
• Performance Management - Spear head the performance management cycle for the unit in conjunction with all line managers
• Recruitment - Facilitates recruitment plan and recruitment
• Employee engagement - Plan and roll out cost effective employee engagement activities.
• Orientation and On Boarding - Orientation plan for all new joiners, providing support in on boarding for new hire.
• HRIS - Maintain timely and accurate records of staff, such as attendance, leave records & over time.
• HR Policies and Procedures - Ensure adherence to Corporate HR policies and clarify HR policies & procedures to staff
• Benefits and Administration - Administration of payroll and its MIS.
• Grievance Handling - Resolving all disputes among employees/departments.
• Manpower Planning - Manpower planning each year for the units in conjunction with all line managers.

KPIs

• HR Operations
• Recruitment OTR, Cost and diversity
• Organizational training & development
• HRIS adoption
• attrition
• Succession coverage
• Budgeting and cost management
• HR governance and compliance

Work Experience Requirement

6-8 years relevant experience in FMCG.

Qualification

MBA in HR from reputed university or any equivalent degree

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Talent Acquisition
• Succession Management and Career Framework
• Performance Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Communicating effectively
• Self and Team Management
• Planning & Decision Making
• Customer Centricity
• Ownership & Result Orientation