HR & Administration Manager

Job description / Role

Parsons Brinckerhoff has been appointed as a programme management consultant to work on the new Makkah Public Transport Program (MPTP), which will include the new metro line and a major bus network.

The public transport program in Makkah is a plan for an integrated system which covers all means of public transport (metro lines, express bus lines, local buses, and shuttle buses). The project in Makkah includes a network of trains consisting of four metro lines, with total lengths of 114 km and 62 stations. In addition, the project includes a network of bus transport that covers the city of Makkah in four different levels, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Local Bus, Feeder Bus Service, and Shuttle Bus that connect the parks (Park and Ride) and Al-Masjid Al-Haram, train stations, and express buses.

This project holds great importance beyond the extensive technical requirements. With its prominent location in the Holy City of Makkah, this project holds strong cultural implications and will fundamentally change the travelling experience of the local population and the millions of visitors. Once completed, this program of work will leave a legacy for generations to come.

Due to this we are currently looking to recruit a Admin,HR & IT Manager to join our offices in Makkah

Responsibilities:

Provide operationally sound advice and support to management in relation to a broad range of human resources and related issues impacting upon MMRT project ensuring best practice human resource management remains current and active across the project.
Undertake planning, research, implementation and evaluation of human resource management and administration policies, procedures and project/initiatives to meet the needs Parsons Brinckerhoff
Advise Project Director and Hiring Managers on key HR legislation, policies and procedures.
Monitor and provide advice on HR activities to ensure that activities are consistent with Parsons Brinkerhoffs goals, directions and strategies to enhance the development and utilisation of skills and capabilities of staff.
Provide advice and a consultancy service to senior management concerning significant human resource issues affecting the MMRT project
Oversee the administrative compliance of HR procedures and processes.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Degree in Business Administration and Masters Degree is preferred
Excellent communication skills verbal and written both in English and Arabic Preferred.
Able to interact with people at all levels
10 years of experience within a similar capacity.
HR/ Admin skills in infrastructure / construction industry and project management.
Experience of managing people and the pressure of working in a fast paced environment.
Middle East experience is a must.

About the Company

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With 36,000 talented people in more than 500 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.