Assistant HR Manager

Job description / Role

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we have led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50 th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.

Our newest opportunity is for an Assistant HR Manager, to join our award-winning team based in Abu Dhabi. The role will entail supporting HR Management and working on matters related to the employment lifecycle, such as employee onboarding and exiting, performance management, training, compensation, employment law & compliance, providing conflict resolution services and communicating HR programs and policies.

Responsibilities

Paramount to success within this varied role will include;

- Supporting HR Management and overseeing transactions related to employment lifecycle, such as visa processing, employee onboarding and exiting, performance management, training, compensation, employment law and compliance, providing conflict resolution services and communicating HR programs and policies.
- Providing advice and guidance on the interpretation of HR policies and procedures as they relate to individuals and the company objectives; escalates concerns beyond their scope to HR Manager.
- Preparing reports and conducting basic analysis for review by HR management.
- Interviewing employees to gather information relating to general factors that affect worker morale, motivation and efficiency.
- Providing advice and counsel to managers and employees to ensure consistent application and integration of policies, procedures and practices to promote an ethical and compliant work environment.
- Assisting management in planning, development, implementation and evaluation activities.
- Evaluating the status and productivity of HR programs and recommends changes to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Assisting with or drives other HR special projects or initiatives as needed.
- Maintaining and protecting confidential data with utmost scrutiny, judgment, and care.
- Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envisage that you will bring a between 2-4 years' experience from a similar role working within a corporate environment partnered with a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related discipline.

- Ability to comprehend, analyse, and interpret various types of business documents including complex employment contracts and other legal documents.
- Ability to effectively respond to inquiries or from clients, co-workers, supervisor and/or management.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Applications and HRIS.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to effectively interact at all levels.
- Knowledge of local and regional employment laws.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its' contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.

About the Company

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.