Labor Relations Team Leader

Power International Holding (PIH); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Power International Holding (PIH) in Saudi Arabia seeks a Labor Relations Team Leader to supervise HR operations, resolve employee issues and drive staff satisfaction initiatives while ensuring compliant labor practices.

You will manage separations, visas, leaves, contracts and data updates with HR, Payroll, Immigration and Camps, lead investigations and bargaining with unions, and apply SAP ERP HR to streamline processes. Strong leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of labor laws and agreements.
• Experience handling labor relations, grievances and contract negotiations.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with SAP ERP HR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team in resolving employee issues and HR communications.
• Manage separations, visas, leaves, contracts and data updates with HR/Payroll/Immigration.
• Coordinate with Camps, Head Office for deportation and exit permits.
• Lead investigations and resolve labor disputes in alignment with agreements.
• Support HSE initiatives and incident reporting.

Skills

Labor relations

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Communication

Investigations

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data accuracy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource or Business Administration

Tools

SAP ERP HR

Job description

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The Labor Relations Team Leader is responsible to supervise the team on theresolution of employee issues, HR communication, staff satisfaction and other related HR initiatives. Performs administrative functions in various personnel policies that affect people at work such as work conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, and absence management and grievance procedures to ensure effective service and encourage harmonious industrial relations in the organization.

Job Responsibilities 1

Supervise the team in processing, tracking and recording of separation like, Resignation, Termination in various conditions as advised by Labor Operations Manager.

Support the team in arranging tickets and exit permits from Head Office/Immigration and coordinating with Camps, PMV for deportation of separated workers.

Ensure prompt preparation of separation documents like resignation, termination for various reason, as per instruction by Operations Manager.

Process, tracks and records various types of leaves (Annual, Unpaid, Emergency and Sick Leaves) of Staff and Labors including their tickets and exit permits from Head Office and implement through Camps.

Prepares Workers duty resumption related to Annual Leave, Emergency Leave, Sick Leave and arranging all the signatory and information provide to Data Entry Operators for updating the system.

Confirms through Recruitment Department regarding New Arrivals, actual and accurate recording and reporting the same within Departments like, HR, Operations, Camps and PMV.

Processes visa requirement like, Blood Group Test, Medical and Fingerprints in coordination with Head Office and Camps.

Updates master sheet for department records with information of Active Manpower, Leave, Separation and other additional required data on daily basis and distributing among colleagues for routine work.

Follow up with HR and Payroll Departments regarding Staff related HR issues.

Receives Employment Contracts for Employee's Signature and dispatching to HR.

Process renewal of Workers RP, Passport and other related issues.

Coordinates with HR Department (Head Office) for urgent issues like passport undertaking, RP renewal and healthcare Renewal.

Prepares reimbursement documents like medical expense related to site accident cases.

Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies

Job Knowledge & Skills

Possess advanced knowledge of labor laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements to effectively navigate complex labor relations issues.

Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills are essential for managing labor disputes, grievances, and contract negotiations with unions or employee representatives.

Proficiency in communication and interpersonal skills enables effective communication with employees, union representatives, and management to build consensus and resolve conflicts.

Experience in conducting investigations, mediating disputes, and interpreting labor contracts enhances the ability to address employee grievances and ensure compliance with labor agreements.

Leadership and strategic planning skills are vital for developing and implementing labor relations strategies that promote positive employee relations and support organizational goals.

ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 8 year(s) working experience, 5 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus

Agility

AI Fluency

Resilience

Quality

Leadership

Labor Employee Relations L3

Grievance Procedures L3

Labor Compliance L3

Labor Contracts L3

SAP ERP Human Resources L3

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource or Business Administration