Human Resources Manager

Job description / Role

The Human Resources Manager leads and manages the HR Department by defining, developing and implementing HR plans, policies and procedures and contributes to the development of corporate HR provisions to meet business needs.

Key Accountabilities

- Implement the general strategy as set by the Group and develop a local strategy to facilitate HR functions and support day-to-day operations
- Create action plans based on strategy needs and in support of growth/ crisis resolution issues and accordingly monitor/synchronize the operational needs with all HR functions
- Monitor all HR functions ensuring they are running based on the local labor law and according to set standards/KPI's
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external parties to support the smooth provision of HR services across the organization and promote the image of the company externally
- Manage the recruitment process for key and managerial positions, in coordination with the recruitment team, ensuring qualified candidates are selected
- Conduct regular field visits to departments/shops and meet employees to nurture the Group's culture
- Prepare the HR department's annual budget and business plan implementing projects accordingly
- Recruit, train, motivate and evaluate team members to ensure that they have the necessary skill base and that they are optimally enabled to maximize their potential and contribution to the company
- Create, implement and oversee a set of operational metrics measuring the effectiveness of the department across all functions

Requirements

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge

- Bachelors Degree in Human Resources / business administration Masters Degree is a plus
- Proficiency in MS Office and HR related software
- Fluency in English, Local language is a plus
- 10+ years of experience in HR out of which 3 years in managerial role

Competencies

- Communication Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Customer Focus
- Developing and Motivating Others
- Driving and Achieving results
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Thinking

About the Company

Azadea Group is a premier fashion and lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 50 leading international franchise concepts across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Europe. Since its inception in 1978, the Group has grown a substantial chain of stores representing leading international brand names in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishing, sporting goods and multimedia.With over 11,000 employees, the company boasts a solid infrastructure overseeing more than 600 stores spread across 15 countries including Algeria, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.