Personnel Assistant III - Human Resources Generalist

Amentum

Kuwait

Ref: SP122-1319

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Work in Kuwait is contingent upon the applicant's ability to obtain a work permit from the State of Kuwait, which is requested on the applicant's behalf by their employer. Effective January 1, 2021, the Kuwait Public Authority of Manpower issued new work permit regulations, informing contractors that it will not issue a work permit to any individual who is fifty-nine (59) years or older and holds a high school grade certificate or less. A bachelor's degree or higher is required for all candidates fifty-nine (59) years or older. See Administrative Decision No. (520) of 2020 AD - Amendment to the Administrative Decision No. (552) of 2018 on Issuing the Work Permit Regulations. Candidates with a current Visa 18 (residency visa) are excluded from the education requirement.

Purpose: The Human Resources Generalist III is responsible for the day-to-day support operations within the assigned area of responsibility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Partners with employees and management to communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards and other regulations. Facilitates or provides training (including orientation) the workforce.
- Interviews and screens interviews applicants to match experience with specific job-related requirements. Administrates and works with management on internal promotions.
- Contract Support :
- SPOT Administrator
- Prepares, maintains and distributes employee contracts (new & renewal).
- Maintain database and notifies management of performance appraisals.
- Maintains employee files in the HR filing system.
- Handles all aspects of performance appraisal maintenance and notification.
- Processes leave requests.
- Process Final-Out processing.
- Benefits Administration :
- Assists with administering various employees benefit programs, such as group insurance, life, and medical.
- Administers MOD 13 annual physical; coordinates medical appointments with clinic and collaborates with clinic for employee notification/direction.
- Updates OnPoint with employee information as it pertains to MOD 13.
- Enters data into HRIS system ensuring the accuracy of information.
- Candidate Management
- Partners with CONUS in processing new hires utilizing OnPoint.
- May assist with processing Kuwait Visa, Base Access Badging and KDL.
- May conduct new-employee orientations and demobilization.

Requirements

Education:
- Bachelor's degree in human resource management or a related field or equivalent education, training and experience required.

Experience:
- 5 years of progressively more responsible human resources experience, preferably as an HR Generalist. May consider candidates with a finance or business administration experience.
- Must have high level of proficiency in the use of Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, developing spreadsheets with formulas).

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Requires strong interpersonal skills.
- Requires a collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork.
- Must be able to exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Must be able to handle confidential company and employee information with complete discretion.
- Must be able to identify conflicts of interest as they relate to employment situations.
- Must have high-level organizational and planning skills, so that workflow is managed efficiently and accurately.
- Must have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.

Certification, License & Clearance:
- Current valid driver license required.
- Tier 1 NACI required for all U.S. Citizens.
- PHR certification is desired.

Facility credentials/authorization required : Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Work Environment, Physical Demands & Mental Demands:
- Ability to perform job duties efficiently and effectively.
- Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions including dust and high temperatures.
- Must be able to endure long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

About the Company

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics.

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