Sr. HR Officer

Alghanim Industries; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kuwait is seeking an HR Manager with expertise in recruitment, performance management, and employee relations. The role includes providing consultation on HR policies, conducting training, and managing employee records. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Kuwait Labour Law and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent project and process management skills.
• Decision-making confidence required.
• Self-motivated with strong drive.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment process and performance management.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance.
• Conduct internal investigations and exit interviews.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork & Cooperation

Planning & Organisation

Information Seeking

Education

Strong knowledge of Kuwait Labour Law

Negotiation and influence skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Generalist remit as directed by the HR Manager; to include Performance Management, Talent Management, Training, Payroll, Recruitment, Engagement, etc., activities, and supporting ad-hoc HR Projects as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide front-line consultation for employees and managers on a wide range of Human Resources functions, including policies and practices related to employment, performance management, compensation and benefits, and recruitment.
• Responsible for end-to-end Recruitment process.
• Coordinate workflows and procedures between Human Resources, Payroll, Compensation & Benefits, and Government Services teams.
• Deliver induction programs for all new joiners.
• Administer probationary and performance review processes.
• Work with line managers to create improvement plans for employees.
• Collaborate with the Talent Development Team on planning and rolling out annual performance appraisals, ensuring timely and quality responses.
• Assist with HR transactions, including compensation changes, status change requests, employee transfers, and exits.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance, including coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions, and create related documentation.
• Support employee relations matters, facilitating issue resolution for managers.
• Conduct internal investigations into employee relations issues and provide recommendations balancing business needs and employee experience.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze turnover data, and recommend retention strategies.
• Prepare reports by analyzing data and identifying trends.
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational information.
• Take responsibility for ad hoc HR projects as needed.
• Coordinate training activities based on management feedback during appraisals.
• Uphold and promote HR best practices at all times.

Candidate Requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Communication: Use facts constructively, employ logical persuasion, emphasize benefits, and choose effective arguments.
• Teamwork & Co-operation: Contribute to teamwork, solve problems collaboratively, inform colleagues, develop relationships, assist others, and recognize team members' strengths.
• Planning & Organisation: Monitor and adjust plans, review processes, adapt to changes, establish milestones, and prioritize demands.
• Information Seeking: Use procedures to gather information, set up systems, challenge information, and leverage key contacts.

Education, Knowledge & Experience:

• Excellent project and process management skills.
• Decision-making confidence.
• Self-motivated with strong drive.
• Negotiation and influence skills at all levels.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project.
• Strong knowledge of Kuwait Labour Law.