Human Resources and Administration Manager

Job description / Role

Human Resources and Administration Manager (Shipping & Freight Industry)

A global company in the Shipping & Freight Industry with an office in TECOM and has over 340 employees in the region.

Our client is looking for a proactive Human Resources & Administration Manager who will act as a primary support to the General Manager in implementing global and regional HR & OD strategies, policies, processes and tools, as well as changes on tax laws, labor laws and social security regulations. He / She will also be working closely with the Finance Manager and the HR & OD Director and will manage a team of 18 people (mid level to low level positions) from multiple sites all across the UAE.

Major responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Proactively support local management team and line managers with advice/solutions in regards to people management such as workforce planning, re-organisations, recruitment, and on boarding of new employees.
- Secure the optimal organizational design structure in country.
- Administration of employee documentation, contracts and letters.
- Keep global HR systems and other local personnel administration systems accurate and up-to-date.
- Ensure that the local personnel handbook reflects updated local labor law and regulations.
- Document training records and advise in the training and education of employees
- Assist in developing local training and deliver global/regional workshops rolled out via the HR & OD function.
- Administrate sick leave and monitor long term & frequent sickness, contact company doctor as necessary.
- Coordinate human capital reporting (i.e. sick leave, training days, headcount, turnover etc.) to local and regional management.
- Implement and monitor local reward structure and coordinate annual salary review, promotions and bonus schemes.
- Follow up on changes in labor law and personnel related regulations.
- Secure compliance with local rules and regulations and global HR & OD policies and processes.
- Implement global/regional HR & OD initiatives.
- Suggest and implement HR related initiatives in the local Annual Operating Plan.
- Be the local expert on global HR & OD processes such as engagement survey and performance appraisals.

Requirements

- At least 7 years UAE experience in Human Resources with team management background.
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or any related/equivalent course. CIPD qualification is a big advantage.
- Sound understanding of HR processes and tools, as well as local labor law and regulations.
- Strong command in English both oral and written.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills across different cultures.
- Must be computer literate and knowledgeable in HR software tools and employee administration systems.

About the Company

Nimbus Resource Solutions is a specialist recruitment company based in Dubai placing contract and permanent resources across Europe, Middle East and Africa. We work with clients across the Satellite and Information Technology sectors.

We build long-term partnerships with our clients and our candidates. Our ability to source the best talent has a significant impact on business performance, as well as enhancing individual careers.