HR Associate

Alghanim Industries; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 7,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role involves working with managers and staff to deliver effective HR services, ensure policy compliance, and foster a positive employee experience in a multi-cultural setting.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and MS Office expertise.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to build strong relationships in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective working relationships with business and management teams while coordinating HR activities within the area.
• Ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures.
• Participate in employee relations, grievances, disciplinary processes and investigations.
• Coordinate annual performance appraisal processes for employees.
• Assist in annual salary and bonus reviews.
• Ensure job descriptions are accurate and updated to reflect business needs.
• Support HR projects like job leveling and salary structure reviews.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation for audits and compliance.
• Monitor attendance and follow up on attendance-related matters.
• Assist payroll coordination and compensation and benefits administration.
• Support 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Relationship building

Multicultural exposure

Creativity

Results-driven

Bilingual

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

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