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    HR Specialist | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    1.Manage the recruitment and selection process with hiring managers within the branch.2.Manage effective onboarding for new joiners.3.Maintain and update the employee data related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, on the shared folders and the archive.4.Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.5.Salary preparation on monthly basis as well as the needed letters for deductions.6.Prepare the needed letters for HR actions such as bonus, payslip etc.7.Participate on the performance evaluation process.8.Organize the celebration in the bank such as Eid, Saudi national, etc.9.Prepare salary and employment certificates for employees.10.Manage the medical insurance for employees.11.Manage the GOSI and Bahrain Social Insurance.12.Participate on the performance evaluation process.13.Assist the HR and Admin department for any tasks that might require.

    Report to Head of HR and Deputy Head of HRBachelor Degree or Above major related HR and managementGood communication skillsExcellent on English Language on both speaking and writingCan take work pressuresNo limit for the experience, fresh graduated is also accept

    Through its continuous endeavor and stable development, Industrial and commercial bank of China (the Bank) has developed into the top large listed bank in the world, possessing an excellent customer base, a diversified business structure, strong innovation capabilities and market competitiveness. The Bank has its presence in six continents, and its overseas network has expanded to 47 countries and regions.The Bank provides comprehensive financial products and services to 6,271 thousand corporate customers and 567 million personal customers by virtue of the distribution channels consisting of 16,092 domestic institutions, 426 overseas institutions and 1,545 correspondent banks worldwide, as well as through its E-banking network comprising a range of Internet and telephone banking services and self-service banking centers, forming a diversified and internationalized operating structure focusing on commercial banking business and maintaining a leading position in the domestic market in the commercial banking sector. In 2018, ICBC ranked the 1st place among the Top 1000 World Banks by The Banker, ranked 1st place in the Global 2000 listed by Forbes for the sixth consecutive year, and took the 1st place among the Top 500 Banking Brands of Brand Finance for the third consecutive year.

    ICBC pays great attention to business expansion in Middle East. It is the earliest Chinese bank to set up business institution in the area and also the Chinese bank with the largest number of institutions and the biggest business size in Middle East so far. Riyadh Branch is ICBC’s fifth branch in Middle East after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Kuwait. More

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    HR Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    To help Head of HR to do:• Develops organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction; establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives• Implements human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, compliance, and labor relations.• Manages human resources operations by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff job contributions; maintaining compensation; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change.• Develops human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.• Accomplishes special project results by identifying and clarifying issues and priorities; communicating and coordinating requirements; expediting fulfillment; evaluating milestone accomplishments; evaluating optional courses of action; changing assumptions and direction.• Supports management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions; analyzing information and applications.• Complies local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

    Reporting to Head of HR:• 5 years HR working experience,• Can speak both Arabic and English,• Bachelor Degree or above,• Familiar with local regulation,• Have good relationship with regulator,• Know how to manage HR work,• Know how to be a team leader,• Like Chinese culture,• Wish to be one of ICBC.

    Through its continuous endeavor and stable development, Industrial and commercial bank of China (the Bank) has developed into the top large listed bank in the world, possessing an excellent customer base, a diversified business structure, strong innovation capabilities and market competitiveness. The Bank has its presence in six continents, and its overseas network has expanded to 47 countries and regions.The Bank provides comprehensive financial products and services to 6,271 thousand corporate customers and 567 million personal customers by virtue of the distribution channels consisting of 16,092 domestic institutions, 426 overseas institutions and 1,545 correspondent banks worldwide, as well as through its E-banking network comprising a range of Internet and telephone banking services and self-service banking centers, forming a diversified and internationalized operating structure focusing on commercial banking business and maintaining a leading position in the domestic market in the commercial banking sector. In 2018, ICBC ranked the 1st place among the Top 1000 World Banks by The Banker, ranked 1st place in the Global 2000 listed by Forbes for the sixth consecutive year, and took the 1st place among the Top 500 Banking Brands of Brand Finance for the third consecutive year.

    ICBC pays great attention to business expansion in Middle East. It is the earliest Chinese bank to set up business institution in the area and also the Chinese bank with the largest number of institutions and the biggest business size in Middle East so far. Riyadh Branch is ICBC’s fifth branch in Middle East after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Kuwait. More

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    HR Business Partner | Kershaw Leonard

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This role will be SHARJAH based and the successful candidate will need to be comfortable commuting between several Sharjah based office locations to support the clients different entities under the Group umbrella. Specific focus will be on partnering with the business and providing expert guidance and support to stakeholders regarding HR issues, along with working on strategic HR Projects to bring added value. Your responsibilities will include:• Contribute to and support the delivery of HR strategy in line with business objectives. Work in partnership with the operational management teams to identify opportunities and areas for support from the People and Culture team. • Deliver best in class operational HR service to stakeholders with a focus on continual improvement to processes, procedures and systems. Activities include new joiner and exit processes, internal transfers and promotions, employee files and records, payroll and benefits enrolment and policy queries.• Assist in development and implementation of best practice human resource policies and procedures that contribute toward positioning the organisation as an employer of choice.• Support line managers in managing performance formally and informally. Ensure compliance with performance management processes. Provide coaching and support in relation to managing performance and disciplinary matters. Participate in annual Merit and Bonus program. • Support and coach line managers on employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations, and guide the business toward positive resolution of issues and grievances. Ensure compliance with labour laws and that policies are applied consistently and fairly across the business.• Work closely with line managers and employees to foster positive working relationships, and to increase employee engagement and satisfaction. Implement effective retention measures, conduct exit Interviews and evaluate areas for improvement.• Extract relevant data from HRIS and other sources to enable effective tracking of HR metrics. Prepare reports and presentations, evaluate and analyse trends and information to add value to organisational decision making.• Work with business leaders to forecast resource and skills requirements based on agreed operational plans. Advise on optimal organisational structure, conduct ongoing supply and demand analysis with business partners and translate into talent acquisition strategies.• Facilitate onboarding processes and deliver Induction / Orientation programs for new hires.• Design, oversee and implement appropriate compensation and benefits programs. Monitor grade and reward structures, evaluate market intelligence, competitor and industry packages and trends, and consult business partners to ensure reward and commission structures are aligned with organisational goals. Research and make recommendations on Insurance plans and other benefits.• Work closely with business leaders to identify and nurture key talent, provide appropriate opportunities for career development and engage in succession planning to grow the capability and productivity of the business. • Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, assessment, interviewing and offer negotiation. Liaise with Agencies as required to fulfil requirements. Remain current on trends and innovative recruiting techniques in order to compete in market and within industry.• Lead and/or participate in HR projects as outlined in the People and Culture Strategy Plan.

    To be successful in your application for this role you will have:• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or Psychology• A CIPD Qualification or progress toward achievement of an equivalent qualification will be an advantage• 5+ years of relevant work experience in an HR Generalist environment in the UAE• Sound knowledge of UAE employment laws and relevant legislation• Fluency in written and spoken English, Arabic will be an advantage• Currently based in UAE

    Kershaw Leonard is committed to finding First Class people for its World Class Clients. Since our inauguration in September 1999, We have become well-respected specialists for all aspects of Human Resource Consultancy and Recruitment, and bring a standard of professional conduct (through the Recruitment Employment Confederation UK) to the industry here in the Middle East. Our qualified Consultants deliver a unique quality of service that is designed to meet the individual needs of both Candidates and Clients.

    Our specialist recruitment divisions cover permanent, temporary and contract staff, and Executive Search, in the following sectors:

    Senior Executives and Directors; Design; Engineering and Construction; Finance and Banking; Human Resources and Training; IT and Telecoms; Legal; Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Media; Office Management; Retail; Sales and Marketing and Secretarial and Business Support. More

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    Recruitment Specialist | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    With continued growth, our global client is seeking a Recruitment Specialist within the professional services sector to cover maternity leave until November 2021. Therefore candidates should be immediately available and able to commit fully to the duration of the contract.This role will be responsible for targeting both active and passive candidates through head hunting and direct approaches, job postings, talent mapping and industry research. Networking and internal referrals will also be considered in the search for experienced Consultants to join the management consultancy firm. Therefore, the successful candidate will be a strong relationship builder and possess excellent communication skills. Additional Arabic language skills are considered highly advantageous. Continually ensuring there is a sufficient pipeline of suitable candidates available, the Recruitment Specialist will be the first point of contact for candidates throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Applications and CVs will be shortlisted and initially screened by the Recruitment Specialist and you will therefore coordinate with the broader team and internal stakeholders to ensure all those involved are confident of suitability and progress, prior to arranging interviews. All details are updated and monitored on the internal system and regular data analysis and reports will be provided to the senior team. In addition you will also be responsible for bringing new and innovative ideas to the recruitment function to further develop strategies and concepts to ensure a first class service to all involved.

    To be successful in the role of Recruitment Specialist, it is expected that you will be degree educated and possess a minimum of 3 years of talent acquisition experience, with a preference for those within the professional services sector. You will be accustomed to a fast paced and heavily deadline driven environment and therefore, those who are self-motivated, hardworking and pro-active should apply.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    International Campus Recruiting Specialist | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This role is a fixed term contract until December 31st 2021, due to covering maternity leave for the employee currently in the position. Therefore, it is highly advantageous that the successful candidate is immediately available and able to commit to the full duration of the assignment. Forming part of the Talent Management team you will be a key decision maker concerning potential graduate employees and be the first point of contact for all queries concerning the same; managing expectations and facilitating the successful candidates all the way through the process to onboarding. You will therefore also work closely with the Department Managers and wider HR team in order to maintain control of the applicant tracking process and candidate pipeline, to ensure the highest caliber of graduates remain engaged and loyal to our global professional services client. The role is based in their highly prestigious Dubai office and you will work in collaboration with the Team Leader to further develop the full campus hiring strategy and bring creative ideas and innovative solutions .Working with some of the top university campuses across the globe you will also maintain strong relationships with them and all internal and external stakeholders.

    Possessing a key eye for detail and able to build instant rapport and strong relationships with people across all levels of seniority, this role requires a very hands on individual whom is able to manage many competing deadlines in any one day. You will be a focused, self-motivated and proactive International Campus Recruiting Specialist with a minimum of 3 years’ experience of managing graduate schemes from inception to post evaluation and continuous strategy development. It is expected that you will also be educated to graduate level and from a similar role within professional services. Arabic fluency is also highly desirable.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Learning & Development Manager (Professional Services) | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client who is a leading professional services firm is looking to hire a polished, driven and confident Learning & Development Manager to take on this exciting and challenging role in their Qatar office. Reporting to the Head of HR in Qatar you will take full responsibility for the complete Learning and Development Process where you will be accountable for coordinating with global headquarters on all relevant training programs and ensuring all programs are delivered in-line within local requirements.Accountabilities include implementing the training plan process and functional training programs covering both behavioural / soft skills and functional training programs for all employees as well as the training needs identification of all employees both behavioural and functional / technical capability development and full delivery on training / learning programs and design / implement the annual training calendar. You will also oversee all training logistics with internal / external stakeholders and examine the effectiveness of training programs. You will be responsible for the L&D budget preparation and management, track and evaluate all faculty / facilitators. You will also monitor e-learning and virtual training processes and ensure all administration and maintenance of records and documents are kept up to date for compliance.

    To be successful in this role you will be a HR Graduate with at least 5 years in the same role with experience preferably from a reputed consulting or financial institution. You will an extremely confident individual who has solid experience delivering training behavioural/soft skills and functional training programs to all employees including leadership.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

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    Recruitment Specialist | One Of The Leading Total Solutions Provider In Qatar

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job briefWe are looking for a Recruitment Specialist to undertake all hiring activities, from advertising open roles to interviewing candidates and closing hires. Recruitment Specialist responsibilities include connecting with potential candidates online and offline, screening applications and supporting hiring managers. If you have experience evaluating candidates for roles of various fields and seniority levels, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, you will be responsible for hiring qualified people while maintaining a positive candidate experience.Responsibilities• Build and report on quarterly and annual hiring plans.• Create and publish job ads in various portals.• Network with potential hires through professional groups on social media.• Collaborate with hiring managers to set qualification criteria for future employees.• Screen resumes and job applications.• Conduct initial phone screens to create shortlists of qualified candidates.• Interview candidates in-person for a wide range of roles (junior, senior and executive).• Track hiring metrics including time-to-hire, time-to-fill and source of hire.• Design, distribute and measure the results of candidate experience surveys.• Train and advise hiring managers on interviewing techniques and assessment methods.• Follow up with candidates throughout the hiring process.• Maintain a database of potential candidates for future job openings.

    Qualifications:• BS in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration or relevant field• Proven experience as a Recruitment Specialist, Recruiter or similar role.• Hands-on experience with the largest job sites.• Knowledge of sourcing techniques on social media and niche professional websites like LinkedIn, Facebook and other social medias.• Good written and verbal communications skills

    One of the leading ‘Total Solutions’ provider in Qatar. More

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    HR Administrator – 4 Month Contract | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Temporary

    This role will be responsible for all career service administration for employee’s ready to exit our client’s organisation. This particular service provides administrative support and further career guidance and also includes the management of a large volume of data via excel. Stakeholder management, both internally and externally is also essential and therefore, those with exceptionally strong communication and MS excel skills are required for this 4 month contract, covering a sabbatical. You will support the exiting individuals by providing them with CV writing skills, interview techniques and introduce them to potential target companies. It is expected that you will also continue to engage potential next employers to join this referral scheme and discuss the benefits and suitable individual’s candidates with them too. The HR administrator will also make contact with recruitment agencies to best place the candidate and therefore, having the capability to manage all expectations is an essential criteria for this role.

    Those suitable will possess strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to ensure that all parties are kept up to date with progress and manage expectations. System updates will be actioned daily in order to support the Career Services Manager and will include cleansing of data and duplications to ensure all reports downloaded from the system are timely and accurate. In order to be successful in this short term 4 month contract, you should be immediately available and fully committed to the role for the next 4 months. You will possess approximately 2 years of HR experience within recruitment, onboarding or career guidance, and hold a relevant degree.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More