HR Operations Manager – Arabic Speaking – FMCG

Mackenzie Jones; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Jones is seeking an HR Operations Manager for Kuwait to lead a full generalist function and site operations for ~250 employees, with a mix of blue and white collar workers. The role demands strong HR governance, policy implementation, and global coordination with Dubai head office to maintain alignment with corporate standards.

The candidate should be fluent in English and Arabic, have multinational exposure, and possess solid knowledge of Kuwait labor law; FMCG experience is highly

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR operations in a large site
• Proficient in English for business communication
• Proficient in Arabic for local operations
• Experience in multinational environments essential
• Solid knowledge of Kuwait labour law essential
• FMCG sector experience is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Manage all HR legal issues for the site
• Provide insights to local management and HRD on HR metrics
• Identify local HR talent for future market needs
• Oversee recruitment and exit cycle processes
• Ensure application of Employee Handbook and Expatriation Policy
• Recommend updates to HR policies and procedures
• Review remuneration structures and recommend salary increases
• Execute Management Development activities
• Coordinate with head office in Dubai to align HR with global strategy

Skills

HR operations management

English fluency

Arabic fluency

Multinational experience

Kuwait labour law knowledge

FMCG sector experience

Job description

HR Operations Manager – Arabic Speaking – FMCG

As HR Manager you will be responsible for a full generalist role and running operations of the site in Kuwait. You will have around 250 employees on site, split between 65% blue collar and 35% white collar workers.

Your role will be to;

• Manage all legal issues related to HR
• Provide insights and feedback to local management and the HRD on the HR pulse
• Identify local HR talents as potential resources for future market requirements
• Ensure the implementation of the recruitment and exit cycle
• Ensure full application of the Employee Handbook and the Corporate Expatriation Policy
• Recommend changes and updates on the current HR Policies and procedure applicable
• Review remuneration structures based on external equities and recommend salary increase
• Handle all Management Development activities
• Work with head office in Dubai to keep all HR activities in line with global vision of the company

English - Fluent / Excellent

Arabic - Fluent / Excellent

Own a Car

Any

Have Driving License

Any

Job Skills

My client is looking for an exceptional HR Manager to run all operations based in Kuwait. It is extremely important that the candidate meets the following requirements;

• Experienced in a HR operations management role – essential
• Fluent in both English and Arabic – essential
• Worked in a Multinational organization – essential
• Local Kuwait labor law knowledge – essential
• FMCG sector experience – highly desirable

About The Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of HR, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Management Consulting and Engineering recruitment expertise. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs. So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. It’s all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists. We’re growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results. Areas of specialties we recruit for are: Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Executive Search, Banking & Financial Services, Management Consulting and Engineering.