HR Section Head
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for an experienced HR Section Head to lead the HR team and manage the full range of HR activities: manpower planning and recruitment, personnel and payroll, compensation and benefits, performance management, training, employee relations and labour law compliance.
The ideal candidate has 8 to 10 years of HR experience, including at least 3 years leading a team, and acts as a trusted adviser to managers on people matters.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
HR Leadership & Team Management
▪ Lead, supervise and develop the HR team, set priorities and review the quality of their work.
▪ Develop, update and apply HR policies, procedures and the employee handbook.
▪ Advise managers on HR matters, organization structure and people issues.
Manpower Planning & Recruitment
▪ Prepare the annual manpower plan and HR budget with department heads.
▪ Oversee the full recruitment process and interview candidates for key positions.
▪ Strengthen the company’s reputation as an employer and maintain effective recruitment channels.
Compensation, Benefits & Payroll
▪ Oversee monthly attendance and payroll inputs and approve them before payment.
▪ Maintain the salary scales and grading structure, and review salary competitiveness against the market.
▪ Manage employee benefits, including medical insurance and social insurance.
Performance Management & Development
▪ Manage the annual performance appraisal cycle and link results to salary increases and bonuses.
▪ Identify training needs, and prepare and deliver the annual training plan.
▪ Support career paths and succession planning for key positions.
Employee Relations & Compliance
▪ Handle employee complaints, investigations and disciplinary cases fairly and in line with company policy.
▪ Ensure full compliance with labor law, social insurance law and other government requirements.
▪ Represent the company with the labor office and the social insurance authority.
▪ Lead employee engagement and retention initiatives.
HR Systems & Reporting
▪ Oversee the HR system and make sure employee data is accurate and up to date.
▪ Prepare HR reports for management covering headcount, turnover, HR costs, recruitment and training.
▪ Maintain job descriptions and the organization chart.
Requirements & Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education
▪ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Law or a related field.
▪ An HR certification (e.g. CIPD, PHRi or SHRM-CP/SCP) is highly preferred.
▪ A master’s degree in HR or Business Administration is a plus.
Experience
▪ 8 to 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years leading an HR team.
▪ Experience across all HR functions: recruitment, personnel, payroll, compensation and benefits, training and employee relations.
▪ Proven experience writing HR policies and handling labor cases.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Technical Skills
▪ Expert knowledge of local labor law and social insurance law.
▪ Strong knowledge of salary structures, grading and performance management.
▪ Experience with HR and payroll systems (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, Odoo).
▪ Advanced Microsoft Excel and HR reporting skills.
▪ Excellent written and spoken English.
Leadership & Personal Skills
▪ Ability to lead, coach and develop a team.
▪ Strong communication and ability to influence managers.
▪ Sound judgement, fairness and strict confidentiality.
▪ Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
▪ Ability to manage several priorities and deadlines at once.
Quick Role Summary
Opportunity as "HR Section Head" at Agora Vending Machines located in السادس من أكتوبر on a Full-Time basis, suited for Fresh Graduate candidates, within Marketing & Sales. Key details from listing: JOB SUMMARY We are looking for an experienced HR Section Head to lead the HR team and manage the full range of HR activities: manpower planning and…
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