HR and Administrative Manager | Ali and Sons Holding LLC

A well-known and well-reputed Company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is looking for an experienced, skilled, competent, mature, qualified, creative, and intelligent candidate with significant knowledge and relevant working experience for the position of  “HR and Administrative Manager”.

Ali & Sons Holding is a diversified conglomerate established in 1979 and has a strong presence in the automotive, commercial, oil & gas, retail, construction, property management, hospitality, manufacturing, marine engineering, and information technology industries.

At Ali & Sons, our people are at the center of everything we do. They are engaged, curious and are driven to excellence by a supportive and collaborative environment that recognizes hard work and rewards top talent.

If you are someone who loves a challenge that requires you to innovate and learn new things every day, read on.

Purpose: To act as a trusted advisor to Senior Line Management on all HR and administrative issues matters; to ensure a keen understanding of the business so as to implement HR strategies and practices that support robust business growth; reinforce a culture of performance focus, meritocracy and diversity; and comply with Group HR policy.

Note : Arab nationals are highly encouraged to apply

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• In liaison with the Business COO, GMs, Project Managers, Group MD and Group Senior HRs to develop a HR and administrative strategy for the business/HR.
• Create and support a continuous improvement environment for HR and administrative activities within the Business Units.
• Manage the recruitment process to secure competent, qualified employees within the framework of a value-added talent management program by supporting subsidiary management in determining recruitment needs and setting hiring criteria.
• Formulate and implement performance management plans to improve performance or assist with exit from the organisation.
• Develop succession plans/retention strategies for key talents and execute a learning and development plan that equips individuals with necessary skills.
• Ensure compliance with local law related to all Government relation activities and Group policy throughout the employee lifecycle. Communicate and implement changes to HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure disciplinary procedure is properly applied before any employee is excited from the business.
• Support Business Heads in creating a culture of employee engagement based upon company values. Reinforce at all times a culture of meritocracy, performance-focus and diversity.
• Focus on measuring the employee engagement of the business units and take actions necessary to improve it.
• Support and facilitate the implementation of HR systems, tactics, business structure reorganization and consolidation to deliver efficiencies.
• Provide line management with regular and financial reporting of employee costs.
• Ensure annual manpower budgeting exercise is conducted accurately and efficiently. Create, obtain approval for and manage HR Department budget. Ensure HR Team adherence to the business financial systems and processes.
• Ensure compliance to administrative task such as Government Relations, PRO activities, License renewals and etc.. are being follow up and completed on time to meet the local law.
• Ensure all the Staff/ Labour facilities, Transportation are maintained up to satisfaction of employees by liaising with Camp Boss.
• Ensure that Emiratization focus is maintained, and diversification goals are reinforced and achieved.
• Ensure adequate, accurate, confidential HR records are maintained across the organization.
• Perform other duties, as required by the Senior HRs.

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• MBA & University degree in HR/Specialty in HR.
• Experience in ERP – HCM software is advantage
• Should be familiar with HR Reports.
• Fluent in English & Arabic (written and verbal)

Minimum Experience:

• 07 – 10 years in a similar HR management position in leading group of companies.
• Experience in Contracting / EPC / Marine / Oil & Gas / Manufacturing industries are highly preferred.

Behavioral Competencies:

· Pro-active attitude

· Team player

· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

· Highly motivated, energetic, hard worker

Important Information:

We aim to provide an exceptional job applicant experience but cannot do it without you. Before you apply, please take the time to carefully read the job description to ensure you are a good fit for this role and why this opportunity is right for you.

We would love to connect with all of you but due to the high volume of applications, would only be reaching out to the shortlisted applicants.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and encourage everyone to apply. Come join us to unleash your true potential and be a better YOU!!