HR/Admin Manager

Khuff General Trading & Contracting Co.; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading and contracting company in Kuwait seeks an experienced HR Manager to oversee HR operations, manage recruitment, and ensure compliance with labor laws. The successful candidate will foster a positive workplace culture and drive operational excellence across HR practices. This role offers an opportunity to lead an HR team and enhance employee engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HR management.
• Strong understanding of labor laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations and manage onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Lead the recruitment process and vendor management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Employee relations

Compliance understanding

Organizational development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HR management systems

Job description

Overview

At Khuff, we seek to work with diverse groups of people who are analytical and driven by an entrepreneurial spirit. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Manager to oversee and manage the full spectrum of HR operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of HR processes, policies, and systems while driving operational excellence and fostering a positive workplace culture. This role requires a strong understanding of HR operations, employee relations, compliance, and organizational development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations, including employee onboarding, offboarding, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance with labor laws, company guidelines and ensure a healthy work environment.
• Manage HR systems, databases, and tools for efficient record-keeping and reporting.
• Lead the recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and offer negotiations.
• Ensure a seamless onboarding process for new hires, providing them with the resources and support needed to succeed.
• Oversee employee exits, conducting exit interviews and ensuring proper documentation.
• Address employees' conflicts and grievances.
• Develop & manage the performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
• Develop and execute employee engagement initiatives to boost morale and retention.
• Make arrangements for company functions and gatherings.
• Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Vendor negotiation & management.
• Contracts / agencies management.
• Coordinate for compliance matters with GRO.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to management and employees on HR-related matters.
• Lead and mentor the HR team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
• Issue periodic reports and statistics to management.
• Collaborate with leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Any other duty assigned by supervisor.