As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the building environment, Atkins is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first class solutions which combines innovation, imagination and best practice.
SNC Lavalin's Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.
As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region.
We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes.
Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah.
Business Scope
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Senior HR Manager
Role Summary/Objective
The Senior Human Resources Advisor is responsible for performing
HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior HR
management in supporting UAE based employees of the business. We expect the
successful candidate to work in close partnership with the business to deliver
people related solutions to business challenges.
This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional
areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management,
compensation, training & development, policy implementation, employment and
labour law compliance, on-boarding and benefits administration.
This is an exciting and challenging role, utilizing expert skills and
knowledge to deliver a breadth of service that spans a diverse range of
operational HR activities.
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve
as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department and the business.
This is a full-time position based in Abu Dhabi. Travel to Dubai and
Sharjah 2 times a week and regionally is required for this position to ensure
appropriate services are provided across the UAE, and contribute to the Middle
East region’s HR projects.
Responsibilities
1.
Provides counselling and
advice to employees and managers around employee relations, performance,
compensation, disciplinary, retention and complex personnel related matters.
2.
Performs various human
resource plans and procedures for organization personnel; assists in the
development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
3.
Participates in employment
terms administration, including verifying the intended change, seeking
authorizations and working with HR shared services to execute the changes.
4.
Provides support and
guidance to employees and managers regarding learning and development
opportunities, career development and progression, and capability enhancement.
5.
Works collaboratively with
all HR centres of expertise to deliver specialist advice and services.
6.
Recommends new approaches,
policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and
services performed. Assists in evaluating, developing and implementing
processes that lead to improved results.
7.
Seeks out best practice,
shares ideas and networks with colleagues to ensure consistency and a value
adding service.
8.
Compiles reports from the
database in the form of HR dashboards and ad hoc data-driven analyses. Assists
in evaluation of reports, decisions and results of department in relation to
established goals.
9.
Manages and delivers HR
programs and projects as directed.
10. Maintains compliance with local employment laws and regulations.
Essential Criteria
HR Expertise
·
Proven working experience
as a HR advisor with demonstrable, relevant experience in a human resources
capacity, gained within a complex organization, preferably within the
professional services sector.
·
Demonstrable experience in
the delivery of generalist HR processes.
·
In-depth knowledge of
fundamental HR regulations and applications.
·
Proactive in developing and
effectively introducing alternatives to current HR practices as appropriate.
·
Program and project management skills with the
ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
Confidentiality
·
High regard for
confidentiality and the ability to handle sensitive situations.
Teamwork
·
Able to work
collaboratively across a HR matrix organisation. Will work closely with HR
peers, HR shared services, centres of expertise and business stakeholders to
ensure joined-up delivery.
Influence and
Relationship Management
·
Shows consideration,
concern and respect for others and responds positively to requests for support.
·
Can build strong working
relationships and networks at all levels of the organization, across several
geographies and cultures while maintaining a high degree of integrity in a
highly diversified environment.
Communication
·
Effective communication and
influencing stakeholder skills for impact and results.
·
Strong active listening,
negotiation and presentation skills, competent with Microsoft Word, Excel,
Visio and PowerPoint.
Accountability
and Self-management
·
Capability, energy, experience, presence and
outlook to quickly establish HR’s credibility with the management team.
·
Excellent organizational
skills including attention to detail, able to balance conflicting priorities
and deadlines.
·
Ability and desire to embrace, manage and deal
with ambiguity effectively.
·
Takes accountability for
clearly identified, measurable results.
·
Resilient, can work under
pressure and maintain composure when facing challenging situations.
·
Thrives in an unstructured
environment and require minimal supervision, with experience navigating
efficiently through a matrix organization.
·
Able to work under pressure
to strict deadlines with limited supervision.
·
Flexible “can do” attitude
and approach.
·
Informal roll-up your
sleeves and get it done leadership style that is people-centric, effective and
marked by a high level of energy.
·
Well-developed team building and influencing
skills, unquestioned integrity and the experience, confidence and stature to
effective address sensitive HR issues.
·
Ability to operate in a positive, helpful and
productive manner.
Data Analytical
Acumen
·
Strong analytical skills
with experience using and presenting data and HR metrics to make decisions.
·
Strong system thinking and
the ability to identify solutions and associated impacts across the
organization.
·
Knowledge of HR systems and
databases, preferably with previous working experience with a known HR
Information System, Oracle or similar.
Critical Thinking
·
Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving
skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
·
Applies judgment on a
case-by-case basis, confident to make decisions, able to identify and manage
risk.
·
Ability to diagnose
problems with strategic thinking skills, and drive appropriate solutions with
self-initiative.
Required Education
and Experience
·
A bachelor's degree and
three to five years of HR experience;
·
Or a master's degree in HR
management or related field and two years of experience in the HR field;
·
Or seven years of
experience in the HR field.
·
CIPD certification is an
asset.
