HR Country Manager Middle East

Overview

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• As HR Country Manager Middle East, you will be responsible for ensuring robust, compliant and effective HR operations and services across the region, while actively supporting business growth.
• You will:
• Ensure efficient and high-quality HR operations and service delivery to managers and employees in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman, aligned with global HR frameworks and local labour legislation.
• Further professionalise and maintain HR operations in the UAE, while building and strengthening HR fundamentals in Saudi Arabia and Oman (e.g. HR employee handbooks, country-specific policies, procedures and guidelines).
• Manage day-to-day HR activities, including employment contracts, remuneration, benefits, and general HR administration.
• Support the deployment and redeployment of staff to project sites, both within the Middle East and internationally, in close collaboration with Global Mobility and project teams.
• Act as a trusted HR partner to local and regional management on HR operational, people and organisational topics.
• Lead and support recruitment activities for the region, working closely with Global Talent Acquisition.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a consistent and high-quality employee experience.
• Manage employee relations matters and support managers with conflict resolution and case handling.
• Translate global HR policies into workable local approaches and ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Play a key role in embedding organisational and business changes at country and regional level, assessing the impact on workforce, skills, development and future recruitment needs.
• Work closely with global HR Centres of Expertise (e.g. Global Mobility, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition) and HR Business Partners to address regional people priorities.
• Support regional leadership in implementing Haskoning’s strategy, culture and values among employees in the Middle East.
• Where will you work?

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• You are a hands-on, organised and pragmatic HR professional with strong relationship management skills.
• You communicate clearly and are able to influence, advise and support managers in a fast-developing, international business context.
• Moreover, you have:
• Proven experience (minimum 4–7 years) in a broad HR generalist or HR Country role, preferably in an international or multi-country environment
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, employment practices and labour law in the Middle East
• Experience with international staff deployment, including visas, work permits and employment arrangements for project-based work (inside and outside the region)
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal); Arabic is an advantage
• Experience working in a global, matrix organisation with international stakeholders
• What you can expect from us

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• At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success.
• That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.
• What we offer:
• **A solid foundation:** A competitive base salary (between AED 25 – 30K per month) with annual increases.
• **Prioritisation of your well-being**: by offering flexibility, support and a strong sense of community to ensure work and personal life go hand in hand.
• **Development opportunities:** A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
• Are you our new colleague?

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