HR Coordinator - Middle East & Africa

Overview
The Human Resources Coordinator will partner with client groups on all HR
functions including recruitment, compensation & benefits, employee relations
and training & development. This role will also support the daily
administration and operational activities of the HR function.
Key Responsibilities
HR Administration
* Ensure all new hire paperwork, offer letters and employment contracts are completed in a timely manner.
* Streamline administration on-boarding and off boarding in-line with global on-boarding and off boarding solutions.
* Ensure employee-related paperwork is completed accurately and that HR files are maintained.
* Provide HR reports as necessary (e.g. Monthly HR updates, Quarterly Exit Interview reports, and Organization Charts).
* Respond to internal and external HR related inquiries or requests and provide assistance.
* Support with ad-hoc process reviews and re-design where appropriate.
Compensation and Benefits
* Provide HR data support for Payroll administration in liaison with Finance and Compensation.
* Coordinating payroll reconciliations on a quarterly basis.
* Ensure compliance with annual updates and reporting.
* Identify opportunities to enhance local benefits communication, and organize subsequent communication.
HR System Support
* Input and update employee data, including coordinating changes for re-organisations and new reporting activities.
* Supporting Payroll ensuring that payroll records match - working with HR and Finance to resolve discrepancies.
* Utilize systems to support and enhance HR administrative processes
* Working with HR IT to support process improvements and make recommendations.
* Support with ad hoc reporting as required.
Resourcing - Provide effective and efficient recruitment support to
clients.
* Support with sourcing methods, and recruitment process (scout, search, identify, screen and interview candidates).
* Support with internal job postings, advertisements and agency referrals.
* Support with maintenance of current and expired job requisitions and ensuring data input is maintained for recruitment reporting.
Employee Relations
* Stay up to date on relevant local employment legislation and understand impact to business.
* Contribute to developing policy/procedural changes that meet changing business needs, but stay within legal parameters.
* Identify and respond to trends within client groups (e.g. reasons for leaving, difficulties within teams).

Qualifications
* Experience in a generalist role
* Strong interpersonal, communication, follow-up, problem-solving & creative thinking skills
* Competent at establishing & maintaining relationships at all levels
* Well organized; detail oriented; self-starter; strong initiative; calm demeanor (volume & timelines)
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
* Drive for achievement, flexible & adaptable
* Strong teamwork
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
* Diplomatic & discreet
* Proficient IT skills in MS Office
* Experience in retail, consumer products or service industry preferred
* Experience providing HR support in a field location or through other HR Professionals is an advantage
* Fluent in English and Arabic