Supplementary Manpower (SMP)/Contract Workforce Expert

JAL International Co. Ltd.; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

JAL International Co. Ltd. seeks an experienced leader to manage contract workforce governance, policy development, and process improvement within Saudi Arabia.

The role focuses on aligning human capital strategies with regulatory and industry standards, while driving efficiency and compliance across procurement and operations. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in contract workforce management, strong knowledge of Saudi Aramco standards, and proven experience implementing governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR, industrial management, engineering, or related field.
• Professional certifications in Project Management, HR, Contract Management, or Quality Management are preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in contract workforce management or related fields.
• Proven experience developing and implementing policies and procedures for Saudi Aramco and/or major industrial organizations.
• Strong understanding of contractor management, workforce governance, procurement processes, and labor regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and enhance manpower and contractor management policies and procedures.
• Align governance frameworks with organizational objectives, regulations, and best practices.
• Establish standards, workflows, and control mechanisms for contractor workforce administration.
• Develop process maps, SOPs, guidelines, and governance documentation.
• Provide subject matter expertise on contract and supplementary manpower strategies.
• Support manpower planning, onboarding, mobilization, and workforce deployment.
• Define performance management and contractor evaluation frameworks.
• Monitor contractor compliance with contractual obligations and company requirements.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, labor regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Conduct compliance reviews, audits, and gap assessments.
• Develop corrective action plans and process improvement initiatives.
• Support audits related to workforce and contractor management practices.
• Collaborate with HR, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and business units to develop manpower solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and consultation sessions with stakeholders.
• Provide recommendations on workforce optimization and contractor management practices.
• Act as the primary advisor on supplementary manpower processes and governance matters.
• Analyze current practices and identify areas for operational improvement.
• Develop KPIs, performance metrics, and reporting dashboards.
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, cost effectiveness, and service quality.
• Benchmark practices against Saudi Aramco standards and industry-leading organizations.
• Deliver awareness sessions, workshops, and training programs.
• Develop user guides, manuals, and process documentation.
• Mentor internal teams on manpower governance and policy implementation.

Skills

Policy development

Contractor governance

Process mapping

Stakeholder management

Compliance and audit management

Analytical problem solving

Project management

Report writing

Saudi Aramco standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

SAP

SAP SuccessFactors

Oracle

Job description

• Develop, review, and enhance supplementary manpower and contractor management policies and procedures.
• Align workforce governance frameworks with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Establish standards, workflows, and control mechanisms for contractor workforce administration.
• Develop process maps, standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and governance documentation.

Contract Workforce Management:

• Provide subject matter expertise on contract and supplementary manpower strategies.
• Support manpower planning, contractor onboarding, mobilization, and workforce deployment.
• Define performance management and contractor evaluation frameworks.
• Monitor contractor compliance with contractual obligations and company requirements.

Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to company policies, labor regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Conduct compliance reviews, audits, and gap assessments.
• Develop corrective action plans and process improvement initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits related to workforce and contractor management practices.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with HR, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and business units to develop manpower solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and consultation sessions with stakeholders.
• Provide recommendations on workforce optimization and contractor management practices.
• Act as the primary advisor on supplementary manpower processes and governance matters.

Process Improvement:

• Analyze current practices and identify areas for operational improvement.
• Develop KPIs, performance metrics, and reporting dashboards.
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, cost effectiveness, and service quality.
• Benchmark practices against Saudi Aramco standards and industry-leading organizations.

Training & Knowledge Transfer:

• Deliver awareness sessions, workshops, and training programs.
• Develop user guides, manuals, and process documentation.
• Mentor internal teams on manpower governance and policy implementation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, Industrial Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional certifications in Project Management, Human Resources, Contract Management, or Quality Management are preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in contract workforce management, supplementary manpower administration, or related fields.
• Proven experience developing and implementing policies and procedures for Saudi Aramco and/or major industrial organizations.
• Strong understanding of contractor management, workforce governance, procurement processes, and labor regulations.

Required Skills:

• Policy and procedure development.
• Contractor and supplementary manpower governance.
• Business process mapping and redesign.
• Stakeholder management and engagement.
• Compliance and audit management.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project management and change management.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Saudi Aramco standards and workforce management practices.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supporting Saudi Aramco projects, affiliates, or joint ventures.
• Experience developing manpower governance frameworks for large-scale industrial, petrochemical, oil & gas, or infrastructure organizations.
• Proven track record in organizational policy development and process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with SAP, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle, or other workforce management systems.
• Supplementary Manpower Policies & Procedures Manual.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Governance Framework and Compliance Matrix.
• Process Maps and Workflow Documentation.
• Contractor Performance Management Framework.
• Workforce Planning and Reporting Dashboards.