SCOPE OF THE JOB:
These responsibilities represent the minimum expectations for the role; additional duties may be assigned as needed.

During Mobilization Period and prior to plant commercial operation date (PCOD):

• Assist in recruitment of company staff with PGM, managing payroll and C&B for the staff, working with PRO for company formation and licensing matters.

During O&M Period / post COD of plant:

• Managing day-to-day HR & admin functions including strategic planning, Emiratization, training & development etc.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
These responsibilities represent the minimum expectations for the role; additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Management:

• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and environmental management procedures within assigned areas to protect employee safety and meet legislative requirements.
• Ensure complete understanding and adherence to safety procedures for both self and team, with zero tolerance for breaches.
• Maintain a consistent frequency of safety and environmental inspections and timely reporting findings.
• Promote safe working methods practices.

Governance:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, directives, and project requirements.
• Adhere to corporate policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and development of policies and procedures.

Human Resources Function:

• Develops and implements HR Systems to include:
  • Accurate and detailed job descriptions
  • Comp & ben policy / salary scales, including periodic benchmarking vs. the relevant market segment
  • Performance appraisal system / SMART objectives
  • HR Manual / policies
  • Standard offer and employment contracts
• Ensure business continuity through staff retention and timely recruitment
  • Draft and promote vacancies
  • Source candidates through appropriate channels
  • Screen & interview
  • Support & advice hiring managers
  • Negotiate package with selected candidates
• Compensation and benefits
  • Ensure compliance of C&B processes with defined procedures
  • Manage payroll
  • Manage annual salary review and bonus processes
  • Ensure that the salary levels are well aligned with local markets and peer
  • Propose improvements and changes whenever required
• Manage & develop workforce
  • Organize onboarding / induction of new employees
  • Management of Expatriate visa administration
  • Manage annual performance management cycle
  • Develops and implements a localization strategy
  • Organize & coordinate training & development initiatives
  • Formulate and ensure proper implementation of welfare measures
  • Formulates long term industrial relations strategy and manage employee relations
• Organization
  • Influences, implements and supports organizational change in close liaison with PGM and top management team
  • Guides and facilitate competency mapping for all positions within the company
  • Plan the workforce based on business needs, succession planning
  • Manage internal communication
  • Maintain employee record
• Statutory & social reporting
  • Obtain HR related permits as required
  • Ensure all HR matters are conducted in accordance with local laws / authorities.
  • Maintain sound internal control environment in the areas of HR and Administration and implement improvements wherever possible (including corporate reporting)
• Administration
  • Develops a strategy to manage staff accommodation and ensures employee satisfaction.
  • Oversees suitable transport arrangements for employees.

Finance:

• Contribute to the Budget Planning process.
• Support the development of operational budgets.
• Develop, monitor and report O&M budgets covering full staffing cost; and,
• Appraise service provider contracts and contractor performance.