Human Resources Director

Job description / Role

Human Resources Director, Middle East & Africa

Atkins is currently seeking a Human Resources Director to join our Regional business based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Reporting to the Senior Vice President Human Resources, Resources Sector and Middle East & Africa this position will be responsible for delivering the activities of the Human Resources function in the region which supports several business units. This individual works closely with business leaders and managers to ensure HR programs and services are in place to support and drive business objectives.

As a member of the Regional Senior Leadership Team the HR Director leverages services from the Centers of Excellence in areas such as the HR Shared Services, Talent Management & Learning, Global Mobility, and Compensation and Benefits. We are seeking an individual with a solid HR business partner background, demonstrated change management experience and has experience managing a broad range of human resources initiatives and programs. The appointed individual will demonstrate adaptability to cultural diversity and provide coaching and advices to key members of the leadership team.

Responsibilities

- Working within a matrix HR function, translate business strategies and objectives into the appropriate HR actions and initiatives;
- Coach business managers on issues of effective team building, employee relations and organizational effectiveness;
- Ensure proper implementation and execution of global HR programs and initiatives;
- Through a team of HR professionals, lead all employee relations issues while ensuring our culture and employee wellbeing are consistent with our corporate values;
- Foster a performance and talent development culture through leading all people related processes;
- Provide flexible and relevant people solutions to business issues and challenges while ensuring an engaged organisation;
- Manage a team of HR professionals across the region, the EDPM HR budget, and monitor all key HR performance indicators; and
- Other duties as assigned.

Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is a global fully integrated professional services and project management company and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices around the world, SNC-Lavalin's employees are proud to build what matters. Our teams provide comprehensive end-to-end project solutions - including capital investment, consulting, design, engineering, construction, sustaining capital and operations and maintenance - to clients across oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, infrastructure, clean power, nuclear and EDPM (engineering design and project management). On July 3, 2017, SNC-Lavalin acquired Atkins, one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, which has been integrated into our sectors.

SNC-Lavalin maintains exceptionally high standards for health and safety, ethics and compliance and environmental protection, and is committed to delivering quality projects on budget and on schedule to the complete satisfaction of its clients.

Requirements

Qualifications

- University degree or equivalent in a related field;
- CIPD certification is an asset;
- 15+ years of HR business partner experience, preferably in a large organisation which operates in matrix model;
- Several years of experience being part of senior leadership team or board;
- Knowledge of fundamental HR regulations across Middle East and Africa;
- Demonstrated competence in the all HR functional areas such as compensation, employee relations, coaching, organizational development, diversity, benefits, employee communications and talent attraction and development;
- Must be effective at influencing management and conflict resolution;
- Measured and balanced judgment, emotional intelligence, and strong presence;
- Must have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written;
- Experience in navigating efficiently through a matrix organization;
- Informal roll up your sleeves and get it done leadership style that is people-centric, effective and marked by a high level of energy;
- Demonstrated track record in providing relevant people solutions to complex or sensitive business issues and challenges;
- Ability to lead a multi-cultural group of HR professionals;
- Well-developed influencing skills, unquestioned sense of integrity, and confidence to effectively address sensitive and ambiguous HR issues;
- Sound judgment, business acumen and the ability to contribute to the business as a whole

Salary and Benefits

- We offer an excellent package which includes:
- A competitive tax free salary
- Accommodation allowance
- Transportation allowance
- 22 days annual leave (based on a 5 day working week)
- Medical and life insurance cover
- Company gratuity scheme
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Annual flight allowance to point of origin
- Employee Well-Being Program - 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

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We are in the process of shortlisting the candidates and will advise you soon.

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).