HR Manager

Description
Petrofac is looking to recruit a HR Manager to be based in Khobar, Saudi
Arabia.
What we do
Petrofac is a respected international service provider to the energy industry,
with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world's energy
companies.
We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for the energy
industries. Our comprehensive and tailored service offering covers each stage
of the project life cycle and a variety of commercial models, giving our
clients the flexibility they need.
Diversity & Inclusion
We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race,
nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or
disability. Petrofac is striving to develop a diverse and inclusive culture
where everyone can contribute. Applications are also welcomed from candidates
who want to discuss flexible working or job-sharing requests.
Main purpose of the role:
* Responsible for ensuring the day-to-day HR functions are performed in accordance with Petrofac policies and procedures and HR best practice.
* Provide direct advice and guidance to the in-country management team and employees.
* Provide HR competencies and support to the in-country management team in attracting, coaching, developing, retaining, and engaging talent.
* Supervising the local HR team to ensure they carry out their responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
Key Accountabilities:
* In collaboration with the wider HR function and in-country management team, assist in the development of staffing and recruitment plans to ensure that each team is resourced appropriately, according to need and funding availability, in an efficient and timely manner.
* Ensure that all new hires in Saudi Arabia have undergone orientation and induction, including any internal employees mobilised there from other Petrofac offices and/or projects.
* Ensure compliance with applicable local laws and regulations and adherence to Petrofac governance and policies.
* Ensure the timely processing of new contracts, contract extensions, employee transfers, promotions, and other change of status/personnel changes.
* Respond to employee-related queries and provide answers to all HR-related inquiries and requests.
* Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning employee-related data.
* Conduct training needs analysis and support employees in the identification of suitable internal/external training, in close consultation with the in-country management team.
* Participate in external professional forums relating to Human Resources and feed back to the in-country management team and wider HR community on best practices and HR trends in-country
Skills & Experience:
* Fluent spoken and written English and Arabic
* Proven and successful problem-solving experience leading to lasting employee relations solutions within a business.
* Ability to demonstrate a passion and skill for drawing actionable insights from raw information and data.
* Effective negotiation and influencing skills, and coaching skills
* Commercial awareness to support the business in making key decisions and understanding the implications of this.
* An ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, and able to handle multiple projects.
* Ability to be discreet when dealing with confidential information.
* Have a keen eye for detail whilst being results-oriented and able to stay calm under pressure and in uncertainty, inspiring the same in their team.
* Able to form strong connections with others, earning their trust, and hence being able to influence even the highest level of management in the business.
* Proactive approach to HR as a value-add function.
* A minimum of ‎8 years of working experience, preferably as a HR Business Partner for much of this time.
* International experience or having previously worked in a multinational organisation would be an advantage