Group Human Resource Manager

Job description / Role

Strategy/Organisational Development
• Implement corporate organizational effectiveness interventions to support the achievement of corporate strategy
• Implement the organizational development strategy to ensure continuous improvement through culture change and workforce planning and that Business Units are equipped to meet the Group’s objectives
• Produce organizational strategy and plans to meet training and development needs, and manage training delivery, measurement and follow-up

Policies and Procedures
• Review and update all HR policies and procedures on an annual basis
• Ensure HR policies comply with the State of Qatar statutory requirements
• Monitor "best practice" to meet Artan's requirements through ongoing development and review of all HR policies and procedures

Remuneration and Benefits
• Proactively maintain Artan's competitiveness within the industry sectors by ongoing research into remuneration trends and practices; monitor Artan's competitiveness in relation to those trends and make recommendations to address any significant deviation from the Group’s competitive position
• Develop, implement and maintain a Total Reward policy incorporating employee benefits, salary structures, bonus payments, and recognition and reward
• Engage in Annual Benchmark exercises and make recommendations to the Executive Committee based on results.

Talent Management
• Assess relevant training needs for employees in consultation with departmental heads, including assessment methods and measurement systems.
• Develop, implement and manage the training agenda in line with business requirements.
• Identify and select external training providers necessary to deliver required training to required standards.
• Organize training venues, logistics, transport, accommodation as required, to achieve efficient training attendance and delivery.
• Plan and deliver training courses where necessary to compliment that provided externally or internally by others.
• Ensure all internal training activities and materials meet with relevant health and safety, employment and equality laws.
• Provide management information reports which measure effectiveness of learning and development activities in line with KPI's
• Initiate and facilitate Artan's succession planning program in conjunction with Line Managers; arrange planning discussions, formulate agreed succession plans and review plans annually
• Identify and develop career paths for regular and high potential employees; link to the performance management process in order to ensure employee potential is managed successfully.

Job Descriptions, Analysis and Evaluation
• Manage the development of Job Descriptions for all new positions within the organisation, analysing the skills and results required in conjunction with hiring managers.
• Provide expertise in the area of Job Analysis and Job Evaluation to establish position in the Pay and Grading structure of the Group.
• Co-ordinate the evaluation of positions through internal methods and/or external consultants.
• Proactive maintenance and revision of Artan’s Job Descriptions on an annual basis in conjunction with job holders and line managers

Performance Management
• Manage the Human Resource performance management process.
• Ensure all employees are informed of and trained in the application of the performance management model and system.
• Monitor, evaluate and report to the Executive Committee on anomalies in appraisals/results.
• Consult with line management on employee performance concerns.
• Conducts needs assessments to determine measures required to enhance employee job performance and overall corporate performance
• Ensure performance appraisals for subordinates are undertaken at regular intervals and development needs addressed.
Budget and Cost Management
• Develop and manage an HR functional budget ensuring costs are kept within approved limits
• Drive HR related cost savings through strict management of the HR budget
• Plan departmental training budgets in conjunction with Line Managers, forecast costs and project numbers as required by planning and budgeting systems.

Employee Relations
• Ensure the HRIS is managed and kept updated
• Proactively address employees' concerns to prevent any form of industrial action (covert or overt) before it escalates causing a disruption in the workplace.
• Provide guidance, expertise and arbitration (where required) to Line Managers in relation to employee grievances.
• Ensure resignations and terminations are managed with speed and accuracy
• Ensure exit interviews are conducted for all staff leaving Artan.
Recruitment and Selection
• Develop and implement a policy and procedure to attract, retain and motivate staff.
• Manage the recruitment process ensuring candidates joining Artan fit the job they have been recruited for
• Coordinate and manage the onboarding of new employees
• Develop and implement a comprehensive interview process including behavioral interviewing techniques
• Coach Line Managers in effective interviewing skills
• Ensure probation reviews are conducted at 30, 60 and 90 days, and assess suitability for permanent employment
Change Management
• Investigate, recommend and lead programs aimed at improving employee morale.
• Analyse current organisational effectiveness and lead organizational change initiatives through a structured change management framework

Requirements

• A Bachelors degree from an accredited University is essential
• A Masters degree from an accredited University (ideally specializing in HR) and/or a professional HR qualification is preferred
• A professional qualification from the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) is desirable.
• Minimum of six (6) years at a management level is required
• Open and approachable management style.
• Able to inspire and leads others to achieve challenging results.
• To work as an individual and to be a team player.
• Confident, articulate and clear oral and written communication skills with all level of employees.
• To develop good working relationships with colleagues and other internal departments.
• Motivational with a positive attitude at all times.
• Confident public speaker.
• Strong planning, organisational, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people.
• Ability to train. Use Initiative. Professional approach. Excellent Administration Skills

Personal attributes
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Self driven.
• Good communicator.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Positive outlook on life.
• Assertive nature.
• Logical thinker.
• Customer service orientated.
• Work with a high degree of responsibility.
• Work well under pressure and to deadlines.

About the Company

Artan Holding is a Qatari-owned company with a diverse portfolio of businesses including:

• Doha British School Established in 1997, Doha British School delivers the National Curriculum of England from Pre-School to IGCSE and in the Sixth Form International Baccalaureate Diploma.

• City University College is a higher education institution in Qatar that offers recognised UK degrees licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. City University College is provider of the BTEC and Ulster University Qatar degrees, SI-UK services and IELTS courses. City University College offers alternative routes to university and work, both for high-school students as well as employed people.

• Qatar Skills Academy established in 2010, a training academy providing accredited vocational education and training.

• ACES is a private Education group which owns, manages and operates educational institutions in Qatar with the objective of fostering academic innovation and excellence.

• Mirage International Property Consultants established in 2004, a real estate company specializing in the sale, leasing and facilities management of commercial and residential properties in Qatar and around the world.

• Primepower Middle East specialize in the supply of temporary power solutions to support the increasing demand on the country's infrastructure. from 6kva up to Multi Megawatt modular power systems, there is a solution for every customers requirement.

• House of Architecture and Interiors established in 2012, an architecture and design company offering diversified interiors solutions through integrated services and products.

• Gulf CMS offers a wide-ranging repair service to Qatar customers, including reconditioning. Our well-qualified technicians handle every damage for our customers at our fully equipped maintenance center.

• Ulster University (UU) Qatar operates its branch campus in Qatar in partnership with City University College. Ulster University, Qatar is working to develop a skills-based economy as part of Qatar’s National Vision 2030. Their business expertise, quality teaching and innovation will deliver the future business leaders of Qatar and beyond.

UU Qatar provides students with the skills and knowledge to fuel public and private sector organisations to drive the regional economy. The range of business degree courses on offer including the International Foundation Programme and BSc (Hons) Business Studies.

• SI-UK is a British owned and an official UK University representative, it is the truly global UK focused education agency in the world. It is the official representative of over 380+ Universities & Colleges. Thousands of student university applications are processed every year through its offices globally. In Qatar its office officially represented by City College. SI-UK can assist with your application for foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate programmes.