HR Executive – Orient Insurance

Job description / Role

Orient is an Al-Futtaim company, considered a leader in the regional insurance market with representation in the UAE, Oman, Egypt, Syria, and Sri Lanka,and the only company in the Middle East that carries a combined ratings A Excellent from A.M. Best and A (strong) from Standard and Poor's.

Orient is also accredited with ISO 9001 Quality Management Certification.  The company believes in a well structured transparent corporate culture, highly professional standards and integrity, clear strategy and employee empowerment.

We are currently looking to recruit an HR Executive to work from our Dubai based head office. Your main duties will include:

SALARY ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL DATA MANAGEMENT -Checking and entering information for inclusion into the monthly payroll in respect to additional payments and deductions, overtime and leave. Effective & efficient maintenance of personnel data to ensure easy and quick retrieval of the same to provide management a strong information base to take informed decisions.
RECORD KEEPING / TRANSFERS / TERMINATIONS -  Ensure safekeeping of personal files and other documents. Also ensure that the transfers & termination letters are processed strictly in accordance with the company's rules and labour laws to avoid delay and default.
HR ACTIVITIES - Overseeing smooth implementation of HR policies for manpower planning, recruitment, selection, and development of new employees in the organization. Identifying the training needs across the unit at various levels. Organizing training internal/external programmes based on the training need analysis to elevate the skills & productivity of employees. Handling the development and administration of performance management programmes in the organization, including periodic performance reviews and appraisals for all staff members.

OTHERS - Carry out day to day routine HR & Administrative work and any other duties for the smooth and effective operation of HR & Administration department.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

* Preferably educated to a degree level or equivalent in relevant HR field.
* At least 3 years of work experience as HR generalist.
* Excellent computer skills including fluency in MS office applications, working knowledge in SAP will be an added advantage.
* Excellent communication skills, proficiency in Arabic language will be an added advantage. 

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.