Job Description

Ref. JB1336487

Human Resources Manager
VoTech School in Saudi

Human Resources Manager

We are seeking a Human Resources Director for a newly established Institute for Vocational and Technical Training in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Job Description
The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for providing overall direction for human resources policy development and administration, employee relations, records administration, compensation, performance management and recognition programs, talent management, and special projects for the Vocational Institute. Activities and operations include hiring, development/training, benefits, compensation, and employment of staff. The Human Resources Manager reports to the Managing Director.

Essential Job Functions

•Create overall Human Resources policies, procedures and guidelines for the Institute for all academic and operations staff.
•Participate in the design, development and implementation of systems and technologies for Human Resource Administration and Development.
•Establish guidelines and conduct interviews for recruiting operations staff.
•Design and implement a compensation and benefits program for Institute staff.
•Facilitate visa sponsorships for all new and existing hires within labor laws regulatory guidelines.
•Provide guidance to management on topics involving performance management and compliance with internal policies, as well as all applicable national and local employment laws or regulations.
•Supervise staff in accordance with Institute policies and procedures.
•Assume other special assignments from the Managing Director.

Skills

Required Skills

•Prior HR experience at a multi-national is preferred.
•Experience with HR functions within an educational institution is required.
•Strong well rounded knowledge of Human Resource practices, policies, laws, and regulatory requirements related to recruiting domestically and internationally required.
•Expertise, experience, and working knowledge of human resources policy development and administration, staffing, employee/labor relations, employee recognition programs, compensation, and records administration in the Middle East.
•Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in written and oral form in English and Arabic.
•Strong collaborative and effective verbal and written communication skills, high energy, excellent follow-up skills, and highly effective relationship building skills are required.
•Proven ability to work in a culturally diverse context, especially supervising senior staff of different nationalities.
•5-7 years of Human Resources experience in a managerial role required.
•Bachelor’s degree required.
•Experience in a multinational corporation preferred.
•Prior work experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC is required.

Education

Law, Psychology, Business Administration

Company Profile

Through a partnership in Saudi Arabia, a large multi-national education provider has recently established the Institute for Vocational and Technical Training in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We are currently seeking applicants to fill instructor positions in English Language, Mathematics, Information Technology, and Learning Skills. The appointment is for an initial period of one year in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia starting on January 4, 2010 with the possibility of extension.