Country HR Manager

Job description / Role

As the Country HR Manager you will be responsible for a scope of 6 countries regionally whilst reporting directly to the VP of HR, this role offers a wide scope opportunity with huge progression aspects.

Client Details

The client is a multinational in the construction industry who are offering a competitive opportunity to report in to the VP of HR. This role will handle a highly strategic scope which is also very hands on and oversee 6 countries.

Description

In this role, you will play a pivotal role by overseeing all HR activities, ensuring:
- Efficient & effective management of the day to day HR tasks, while also driving & implementing key HR initiatives
- Ensuring compliance with laws and company policies while fostering a positive workplace culture.
- According to the Company's needs, Analyse business staffing needs and market developments, plan sourcing methods, warrant effective selection and on-boarding process.
- Manage performance & talent management process in accordance with the Group's standards and ensure their effectiveness.
- Analyse development needs, define Learning & Development plans and solutions,in order to provide employees with the necessary skills to meet current job requirements and for employee's future advancement.
- Foster a culture of engagement, inclusion, diversity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Coach leadership on all employee issues including disciplinary, selection, employee development, retention, talent management, benefits offerings, compensation philosophy, induction, payroll and organisational development needs.
- Monitor and ensure that company facilities, equipment, furniture and fixtures are in good condition and are properly maintained, including the staff accommodation and vehicles.
- Investigate and resolve employee relations issues, anticipated problems whenever possible and develop/measure/initiate appropriate steps for resolutions.
- Handle compensation and benefits, and define guiding principles to attract the right candidates in the most cost effective way, in line with Group policy & local standards
- Oversee the budget of staff related costs and compile standard and ad-hoc reports to address reporting requests

Job Offer

A competitive salary package + company benefits

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field ; Master's degree preferred
- Demonstrated experience in supporting managers and staff through the full employee life cycle from recruitment, on boarding, learning and development, performance management, remuneration and benefit reviews through to termination; with at least 10 years of experience in the HR Field
- Act as real Business partner, with the ability to translate business goals into HR action plans
- In-depth knowledge of Country labor laws (Bahrain) and regulations
- Facilitate decision making in complex structures (matrix environment) where multiple stakeholders need to be aligned
- Solution and result focus with a drive to complete tasks accurately and in a timely manner
- Solid communication and presentation skills
- Enjoy working in a multicultural environment promoting diversity
- Self motivated, decisive and with self initiative.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.