HR Associate

Alghanim Industries - Food and Beverage; Gouvernement Hawalli; On-site; KWD 6,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Alghanim Industries - Food and Beverage in Kuwait is seeking an HR professional to assist the HR Manager in a business partner role across payroll coordination, performance management, training, compensation & benefits, employee relations, attendance management, policy administration, and HR operations.

The role works with managers and staff to deliver effective HR service and ensure policy compliance, fostering a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in Talent Management and Salary Structures.
• Bilingual with strong MS Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR activities with business and management teams.
• Ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures.
• Participate in employee relations, grievances, and investigations.
• Coordinate annual performance appraisal process.
• Assist in salary and bonus review processes.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Support payroll coordination and benefits administration.
• Assist with employee training and development activities.
• Support employee engagement and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Skills

Talent management

Performance management

Salary structures

Bilingual

MS Office

Communication

Relationship building

Multicultural exposure

Analytical skills

Result-oriented

Job description

Job Summary

To assist and support the HR Manager in a business partner role across all HR functions, including payroll coordination, performance management, training, compensation & benefits, employee relations, attendance management, policy administration, and HR operations. The role works closely with managers and employees to ensure effective HR service delivery, compliance with company policies, and a positive employee experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain effective working relationships with the business and management teams while coordinating HR activities within the assigned area.
• Ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures.
• Participate in employee relations, grievance, disciplinary, and workplace investigations.
• Coordinate the annual performance appraisal process for employees.
• Assist in the annual salary and bonus review process.
• Ensure job descriptions are accurate and updated to reflect business requirements.
• Support HR projects such as job leveling, salary structure reviews, and organizational initiatives.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation in accordance with audit and compliance requirements.
• Monitor employee attendance and follow up on attendance-related matters.
• Support payroll coordination and employee compensation and benefits administration.
• Assist with employee training and development activities.
• Provide general HR administration support and ensure smooth HR operations.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Candidate Requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required

• Previous experience and understanding in the areas of Talent Management, Performance Management, Salary Structures
• Bilingual
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in MS Office
• Should possess effective written & verbal communication skills
• Should be articulate and influential, with the ability to build close working relationships within a team environment
• Multi-cultural exposure within a diverse Organization
• Drive for result, creativity (outside-the-box thinking) and assertive