Group HR Manager

Job description / Role

Our Client is a family-owned Group of Companies that has evolved at a pace that matches the progress of the United Arab Emirates. Their interests include Automotive - industrial and commercial, Real Estate, Hospitality, Travel and Finance. For more than 50 years their world class brands have been introduced into the UAE market. As a result of future strategic plans and growth forecasts, they are seeking a highly competent and professional HR Manager, reporting to the acting CEO, to join the team at Group Level.

The key responsibilities are as follows:
- Working alongside business leaders to determine recruitment needs.
- Oversee the recruitment process including interviews, technical evaluation, psychometric testing and reference checks.
- Manage the Succession planning process for key potentials and senior members of the firm.
- Employment Contract negotiation.
- Oversee the Induction Programme of new joiners, including continuous review of the content material, with a special focus on integration of new joiners from the regional offices.
- In coordination with business leaders to conduct Training & Development needs evaluation and analysis.
- In charge of overseeing the Performance Review Process, including providing coaching support to Managers and Supervisors.
- Oversee and support employee career development planning process.
- Management of salary scale across the geographies and taking adjustment measures as required.
- Participation in and conducting the bench-marking analysis with the regional salary surveys.
- Championing the annual Employee Engagement Survey, including the pre- and post- communication and action planning process.
- Benefit entitlement definition by grade.
- Negotiation the scope of services with benefit providers.
- Coordinate employee grievances and take appropriate action.
- Generation of monthly headcount reports.
- Participation in budgeting and forecasting exercises.
- Management of HR Policies & Procedures including regular updates to existing policies and working with the business on introduction of the new policies as and when required.
- Administration of employment contracts and personnel files.
- Liaison with Administration Department on issuance and cancellation of appropriate visas and work permits.

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will possess a professional qualification in the area of HR or Personnel Management (MBA, or equivalent degree from a reputable University would be an advantage), have 5-7 years of professional experience in the area of HR of managerial level in UAE and a proven success in an international corporate environment or a large local group of companies.

About the Company

KERSHAW LEONARD "WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES"

Who we are:

Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today.

Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates.

Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill.

What we do:

Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the client’s team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills

Why Us:

The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region.