HR Manager (Saudi National)

About This Role

Bayut is the Number One Property Portal in the Kingdom, connecting millions of users across the country, we are committed to delivering the best online search experience. As part of Dubizzle Group, we are alongside some of the strongest classified brands in the market. With a collective strength of 8 brands, we have more than 160 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs.

Join our team as an HR Manager, where you will be at the forefront of shaping our company's success story. This role presents a unique chance for you to showcase your exceptional skills, knowledge, and cultural understanding, ensuring a seamless alignment with our organizational objectives.

You will have full responsibility for the HR function, ensuring alignment with our international standards and brands. As the HR Manager, you will be the catalyst for change, championing diversity and inclusion, and nurturing a culture of empowerment, belonging, and engagement.

What you'll be doing

Recruitment & Talent Management

• Support and ensure the development and maintenance of job descriptions
• Drive recruitment efforts for all new and replacement roles including interview coordination, assessment days, employee assessments, etc
• Manage the talent acquisition process, which includes sourcing, interviewing, and hiring qualified job applicants for all roles;
• Collaborate with departmental managers to understand the skills and competencies required for openings
• Conduct a competency HR round of interviews with the job applicants
• Responsible for job offer creation and negotiation
• Partner with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization's human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning
• Create learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees
• Drive the development of training plans across departments and ensure enforcement of these plans
• Assist in the coordination of in-house organized training initiatives
• Working with the management to determine training needs based on individual developmental needs as determined by the performance review process

Employee Relations

• Build good relationships with all managers and employees at all levels by developing a thorough understanding of our culture, organizational structure, and values
• Advise/coach managers in resolving employee relations, performance, staffing related issues in accordance to the company policy and procedures as well as local labor law
• Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
• Provide support and guidance to management, and other employees when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law

HR Operations & Payroll

• Ensure all Day-to-day administration including issuing employment contracts, salary letters, and maintenance of employee files is maintained accurately and correctly
• Prepare monthly payroll instructions in conjunction with finance
• Support in the development, enforcement, and communication of HR policies
• Monitor employee absences and raise any issues
• Handle all employee queries about leave, medical, etc. as well as all general employee queries
• Partner with Line Managers throughout the probation period, ensuring job chats are conducted on time throughout the duration of the probation
• Understand local employment regulations for KSA
• Medical insurance- additions, and deletions to be done weekly and work closely with the Insurance providers on how we can better improve the services;
• Maintain the HRIS database and related transactions to make sure the system is updated, accurate and current
• Enforce the usage of digital systems across the organization

Compensation & Benefits

• Manage the Performance Review process and ensure all goals are updated on the HR system
• Assist line managers in delivering meaningful feedback and evaluating appropriate promotions and increasing recommendations based on performance
• Support in compensation & benefits benchmarking exercises, when needed to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent
• Ensure enforcement of compensation brackets for all recruitment efforts
• Work directly with line managers to support employees' performance assessment cycles, promotions, pay reviews, and career planning

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or relevant certification in the HR field
• 5+ years in an HR function required; with at least 2 years of People management experience
• Full understanding of KSA Labor Law and knowledge of HR systems and processes
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work;
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English

Benefits

• A fast paced, high performing team
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Annual Air Ticket Allowance
• Rewards & Recognitions
• Learning & Development
• Collaboration with our HR Leaders across different brand locations within the Middle East.

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Bayut is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.