HR Manager

Qatar Airways; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Airways Kuwait is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function across Recruitment, Organizational Design, Retention, Reward, Employee Relations and Employee Engagement. You will manage the HR team and coach line managers on HR policies and processes in a fast-paced aviation environment.

You will drive the HR agenda across multiple markets, develop robust job descriptions, oversee recruitment approvals, and advise on performance, remuneration and development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required
• Minimum of five years in HR roles within an international company
• HR leadership experience with line manager coaching
• Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) essential

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy development and implementation across Recruitment, Organizational Design, Retention, Reward, Employee Relations and Engagement
• Provide guidance and coaching to line managers on HR policies and processes
• Manage HR agenda across multiple markets and travel as required
• Develop accurate job descriptions and oversee recruitment approvals
• Act as HR communications hub and ensure knowledge sharing within the team
• Support Change and Transformation programs with HR components
• Advise on performance management, disciplinary and absence processes
• Provide guidance on remuneration, promotions and transfers
• Deliver training and coaching on key HR and management skills
• Conduct HR best-practice research and provide actionable recommendations
• Prepare data and reports to support commercial HR decisions
• Assist with HR correspondence and documentation
• Advise on employment legislation for the local market
• Ensure health and safety induction and ongoing compliance

Skills

People management

Interpersonal skills

Coaching / mentoring

Communication

English language

Arabic language

Strategic HR

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

HR accreditation (ideal)

Job description

About the Role:

Qatar Airways is pleased to announce an incredibly exciting opportunity to join our HR team in Kuwait as Human Resources Manager.

As HR Manager you will add immediate value by contributing to the development and implementation of HR strategy in all areas of Recruitment, Organizational Design, Retention, Reward, Employee Relations and Employee Engagement. You will lead the HR team & provide guidance and advice as well as coaching to line managers on HR policies, procedures and processes.

This represents a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced and dynamic environment in a leading Aviation group to contribute to our continued development and evolution.

Key Accountabilities will include:

• Working with line managers in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures.
• Providing 5- star HR support to the business, including documentation and approval process.
• Leading the HR agenda for the two countries supporting, coaching and advising on HR processes.
• Manage the development of accurate job descriptions and the recruitment approval process.
• Operating as the communication hub for the HR team ensuring information flow and sharing of knowledge.
• Implementing and leading the HR component of any Change and Transformation Programs within the six markets.
• Implementing Human Resources policies such as performance management, disciplinary and absence management.
• Providing advice and assistance on the performance evaluation and development planning process.
• Advising on pay and other remuneration issues including promotions and transfers.
• Communicating company policies, procedures and processes to the business as required.
• Facilitating and assisting with providing training and coaching on key HR and Management skills to the business.
• Conducting research on Human Resource best practice and making recommendations as appropriate.
• Gathering data and statistical reports to make informed & commercial HR decisions.
• Assisting with composing correspondence and memoranda, reports and documents.
• Acting as the local advisor on Employment legislation.
• Ensuring all employees understand work health and safety requirements and expectations, through induction, instruction, training and supervision.

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community. Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. Together, everything is possible.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent. A recognized accreditation in HR is ideal but not essential.
• Minimum of five years in HR related job experience within an International company, which will include a minimum of two years’ in a HR Management Role.
• Proven people management skills, including experience in employee relations; strong mentoring and coaching skills.
• You will have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to engage, inspire and influence people.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, ever changing environment.
• Experience working and building productive relationships with labor authorities and unions.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) is essential for this role.
• This role may require regular travel across the Region.

About Qatar Airways Group:

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. So, whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.