Human Resources Manager

Nestle Middle East

Kuwait

Ref: GP991-54

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Objectives:
As HR Manager you will be responsible for running the full spectrum for HR operations in Kuwait.

Main responsibilities:
- Handle the overall HR function in the assigned region, while managing remote teams and acting as a coach and adviser.
- Manage all legal issues related to HR with the relevant authorities (Ministries, Tax Authorities, Social Security etc.) and ensure compliance with the local labor laws and corporate guidelines.
- Act as a change agent, and provide local line management with the relevant HR interventions and advise, this includes the cascade of group core documents and other Head Office initiatives related to Employee Relations and Internal Communication.
- Provide insights and feedback to local management and the HR Director on the HR pulse in the respective operating countries.
- Identify local HR talents as potential resources for future market requirements as well as local talents to fill internal vacancies and moves.
- Identify in coordination with local management the manpower requirements for the respective operating country, and project relevant budgets.
- Ensure the implementation of the recruitment and exit cycle.
- Ensure full application of the Employee Handbook and the Corporate Expatriation Policy.
- Recommend changes and updates on the current HR Policies and procedure applicable.
- Review remuneration structures based on external equities and recommend salary increase budgets and manage the salary review process based on the internal equity, sustained contribution and other components.

Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 4 years in an HR Generalist role of which 2 need to be in a management position

Soft Skills and Personality traits:
- Fluent in both English and Arabic
- Worked in a Multinational organization
- Local Kuwait labor law knowledge
- FMCG sector experience
- Reliable
- Pro-active, hands-on approach
- Strong leader and initiator
- Capable of working under pressure
- Working effectively with others
- Efficient communicator
- Able to handle multiple priorities
- Enthusiasm self-motivator
- Able to motivate team
- Presentable

Language Fluency: Fluent in both English and Arabic.

About the Company

Nestle with headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle and is today the world's biggest food and beverage company. Sales for 2006 were CHF 98.5 bn, with a net profit of CHF 9 bn. We employ around 265,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world.

The Company's strategy is guided by several fundamental principles. Nestle's existing products grow through innovation and renovation while maintaining a balance in geographic activities and product lines. Long-term potential is never sacrificed for short-term performance. The Company's priority is to bring the best and most relevant products to people, wherever they are, whatever their needs, throughout their lives.

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