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Ref: LP829-15
Job description / Role
To support our HR Team in the Middle East, we are currently recruiting for an HR Advisor who will provide a generalist HR support service, including recruitment activities, for our office in Dammam. The HR Advisor will develop relationships with key stakeholders to understand their business requirements and provide a proactive service. The role is based in Dammam and will report to the HR Manager UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Principal Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Working with the Regional Recruitment Officer to research/advise on best recruitment
• Establish contacts with employment centres in Dammam and vocational/secondary schools
• Connect with/represent AkzoNobel with Universities including Careers Fairs where relevant
• Assisting with disciplinary and grievance processes in line with company polic
• Helping managers resolve minor disputes/advising on performance and absence management issues
• Supporting the identification of training & development opportunities in line with development plans and providing practical assistance where required
• Providing management information and assisting with general HR administration
• Assisting with the review and update of job descriptions and organisation charts
• Facilitating the on-boarding of new employees and assisting line managers with induction processes
• Advising/following up with line managers and staff to ensure the effective and timely completion of the “Performance and Development Dialog
Requirements
The successful candidate has a graduate level education, ideally in an HR or business discipline. You are part way through or have completed a professional HR qualification and have at least 4 years work experience in operational HR in Saudi Arabia, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment. You will have a strong working knowledge of the Saudi Labour Law. Experience with advising/coaching managers at all levels in a generalist role is required. You have excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, are able to communicate effectively in a multi cultural and multi-lingual environment, are results orientated, numerate, a good time manager and committed to delivering a high quality service. You are able to understand and manage complex business relationships. You are fluent in English and Arabic and fully conversant with MS Office.
About the Company
AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. We supply industries and consumers worldwide with innovative products and are passionate about developing sustainable answers for our customers. Our portfolio includes well-known brands such as Dulux, Sikkens, International and Eka. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we are consistently ranked as one of the leaders in the area of sustainability. With operations in more than 80 countries, our 50,000 people around the world are committed to excellence and delivering Tomorrow’s Answers Today™.