Job offer: Country HR Manager

The client is a multinational in the construction industry who are offering a competitive opportunity to report in to the VP of HR. This role will handle a highly strategic scope which is also very hands on and oversee 6 countries.

In this role, you will play a pivotal role by overseeing all HR activities, ensuring:

• • Efficient & effective management of the day to day HR tasks, while also driving & implementing key HR initiatives
  • Ensuring compliance with laws and company policies while fostering a positive workplace culture.
  • According to the Company's needs, Analyse business staffing needs and market developments, plan sourcing methods, warrant effective selection and on-boarding process.
  • Manage performance & talent management process in accordance with the Group's standards and ensure their effectiveness.
  • Analyse development needs, define Learning & Development plans and solutions,in order to provide employees with the necessary skills to meet current job requirements and for employee's future advancement.
  • Foster a culture of engagement, inclusion, diversity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Coach leadership on all employee issues including disciplinary, selection, employee development, retention, talent management, benefits offerings, compensation philosophy, induction, payroll and organisational development needs.
  • Monitor and ensure that company facilities, equipment, furniture and fixtures are in good condition and are properly maintained, including the staff accommodation and vehicles.
  • Investigate and resolve employee relations issues, anticipated problems whenever possible and develop/measure/initiate appropriate steps for resolutions.
  • Handle compensation and benefits, and define guiding principles to attract the right candidates in the most cost effective way, in line with Group policy & local standards
  • Oversee the budget of staff related costs and compile standard and ad-hoc reports to address reporting requests

The successful candidate will have/be

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field ; Master's degree preferred
• Demonstrated experience in supporting managers and staff through the full employee life cycle from recruitment, on boarding, learning and development, performance management, remuneration and benefit reviews through to termination; with at least 10 years of experience in the HR Field
• Act as real Business partner, with the ability to translate business goals into HR action plans
• In-depth knowledge of Country labor laws (Bahrain) and regulations
• Facilitate decision making in complex structures (matrix environment) where multiple stakeholders need to be aligned
• Solution and result focus with a drive to complete tasks accurately and in a timely manner
• Solid communication and presentation skills
• Enjoy working in a multicultural environment promoting diversity
• Self motivated, decisive and with self initiative