Human Resources Officer - KSA

Bank of Jordan; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in Riyadh is seeking an HR Specialist to manage recruitment, performance appraisals, and employee engagement initiatives. Qualified candidates should possess a university degree in administrative sciences, a minimum of 3 years of HR experience, and full proficiency in English. The role involves collaborating with department managers, designing learning programs, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. This position provides an opportunity to enhance employee relations and develop leadership succession plans.

Benefits

Employee social events

Non-monetary incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in HR.
• Full proficiency in English (reading and writing).
• Knowledge of labor law and its applications.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with department managers on HR needs and vacancies.
• Coordinate with Centers of Excellence to deliver HR services.
• Design learning programs to meet department objectives.
• Manage the performance appraisal process.
• Implement succession planning to identify talented employees.
• Ensure clear explanation of HR policies and compliance.
• Supervise employee social events and initiatives.

Skills

HR systems knowledge

Verbal communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

University degree in administrative sciences or related field

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Communicates with department managers regarding their needs to fill any vacancies, in coordination with the Talent Acquisition Unit, by participating in the selection process of suitable candidates, conducting interviews, and contributing to the identification of future positions for the sector in coordination with these managers and various departments in the bank.
• Coordinates with different Centers of Excellence, department managers, and HR units at the General Administration to ensure the effective delivery of the required HR services to the sector.
• Works continuously with department managers and the Learning & Development Department - General Administration to identify necessary learning needs, and designs learning programs and other initiatives (including coaching and mentoring) that help achieve objectives.
• Participates in managing the performance appraisal process (in all its stages) for the departments, ensures review of preliminary appraisal results including the leveling process as per approved guidelines to ensure proper management of the process, and responds to any inquiries regarding the entire process.
• Communicates with the Compensation & Benefits Unit - General Administration to provide support and consultation, reviews relevant compensation and benefits for employees in the designated departments, and takes necessary actions as per regulations.
• Implements the approved succession planning process and identifies talented employees according to the relevant policy, aiming to build an appropriate plan to ensure a qualified second line of leadership for the concerned departments in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with departments to implement employee engagement initiatives, ensuring clear explanation, understanding, and application of HR policies and any changes to them to ensure compliance.
• Supervises/follows up on employees' social events, participates in them, proposes and oversees the preparation and implementation of social and recreational activities for employees to create an enjoyable environment, manages the process of soliciting, distributing, and renewing offers from external companies to provide perks for bank employees to increase their loyalty by offering them non-monetary incentives, in coordination with the Internal Communications Department at the HR Department - General Administration.
• Provides support and advice on various HR topics, including disciplinary procedures, reviews statistical HR reports, and offers appropriate recommendations to assist in making sound decisions.
• Monitors/ensures the implementation of HR policies in the relevant departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws and/or regulations
  
  

Requirements

Skills and Competencies:

• University degree in administrative sciences, banking, or any related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in HR.
• Full proficiency in English (reading and writing).
• Knowledge of all HR systems and procedures.
• Full knowledge of labor law and its applications.
• Good understanding of policies and procedures governing work and their updates (internal and external).
• Proficiency in using computers and working with applied systems.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills (internal and external clients).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Ability to plan and organize