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    Generalist HR Manager- Saudi National | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Saudi market is continuing to grow for our professional services client and therefore they require an experienced Saudi National Generalist HR Manager to oversee the team of 25- 30 employees on a daily basis in Riyadh. However, this is a busy office and a further increase in team numbers is expected during the next 12 months. This role will be the most senior HR function in Saudi Arabia and will report into the regional HR team based in Dubai. Fast paced and ever evolving, this role requires those with a very hands-on approach, a diligent attitude and the capability to also assist the wider UAE team when required.Developing and adapting policies and procedures to ensure they are a best fit for Saudi Arabia’s labour law, you will work in a highly collaborative manner to ensure all aspects of the HR function are complaint and robust. Seeing to the employee’s daily needs you will be responsible for essentially guiding them through their life cycle including day to day HR tasks such as; on-boarding, administration and document requests, annual leave and absence management, payroll queries, performance reviews and any related issues, annual reviews, employee engagement and development, offboarding and completion of their end of service requirements. Therefore, the HR Manager will have strong relationship building qualities, not only with the local team but also with the regional HR team and Seniors in Dubai. As the Riyadh team grows further you will also be involved in the recruitment of both ex-pats and Saudi Nationals in order to support the larger recruitment team, also based in Dubai. Therefore, you should have a good all-round knowledge of Saudization targets and legal requirements and possess general recruitment skills.

    It is essential that the selected Saudi National Generalist HR Manager has a minimum of 4 years’ overall HR experience and is accepting of all tasks involved within, including day to HR administration, the employee lifecycle and supporting the wider HR teams when necessary. Ideally holding a relevant HR degree or CIPD qualification, you will be focused and collaborative in your approach and capable of managing a range of HR disciplines in a professional services environment. You will also possess excellent English communication abilities and be pro active and engaging in order to be seen as the HR expert for the Riyadh team.

    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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    Experienced Hire Recruiter – Senior Associate – MENA | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a large, sophisticated professional services organization, everything we do comes down to having the right people with the right skills in the right place This is a fantastic opportunity to join the in house recruitment team at EY, finding future talent that will enable EY to deliver our strategy The opportunity Working as a valued member of the MENA Experienced Hire recruitment team, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver a best in class candidate experience while supporting the growth of a specific business or businesses. We’re looking for someone like you who has the autonomy to become a key business partner to your stakeholders, offering advice on best practice, defining a sourcing strategy to deliver end-to-end recruitment processes across your portfolio. Your key responsibilities As a Senior Recruiter you will manage the end-to-end recruitment processes for a defined business or businesses. You will be responsible for ensuring candidates have an exceptional candidate experience and while delivering a quality service to business stakeholders. Increasing engagement of key business stakeholders by building and developing networks and relationships is essential, as is developing recruitment plans, innovative sourcing strategies for specialist skill sets and quality candidate shortlists or pipelines. Engaging with business stakeholders to drive their involvement in the selection process is paramount. Regularly evaluating sourcing channels will support your success as well as using data and analytics to support your strategy and drive hiring decisions. Building relationships with external agencies and developing networks to support candidate identification will be an important part of this role, as well as managing offer discussions with relevant stakeholders and closing candidates.

    Skills and attributes for success – Adding value by demonstrating a thorough understanding of recruitment trends and market knowledge – Planning, organising and delivering appropriate recruitment plans based on a thorough understanding of recruitment methods and concepts working with minimal supervision – Demonstrating an understanding of assessment methods e.g. competency-based interviewing, psychometric testing, technical testing and assessment centres – Collaboration with regional and functional leads (campus recruitment, experienced hire recruitment, mobility, talent Sourcing and employer branding) To qualify for the role you must have – Approximately five years of recruitment experience, preferably with a professional services company – A degree in Human Resources or a related discipline – In-depth knowledge and experience of recruiting end to end, attracting candidates up to Director level from a variety of sources including internal recruitment systems, internal networks, headhunting and referrals – Proven track record of managing and executing specialist or complex recruitment briefs, including senior hires, with minimal guidance Ideally, you’ll also have – Ability to quickly pick up full account management of key recruitment areas and able to establish their self as a valued and trusted recruitment business partner – Ability to work independently but able to readily identify when to share information with immediate team (for knowledge or best practise) or when to escalate significant issues What we look for You will be an experienced Senior Recruitment Advisor with a passion for direct sourcing and desire to provide an exceptional candidate experience. You will also work closely with Partners and Directors across the business so the ability to build strong and effective relationships, delivering at times difficult messages, will also be key. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Human Capital – Talent & Succession Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in Partner Leadership & Succession within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide both strategic and operational support to the Partner Leadership & Succession team.Responsibilities:- Managing all Partners & candidates general requests & enquiries with relation to the IPA process or J2P talent program, and any future partner talent programs – Manage the implementation of J2P by ensuring best practices from the network and consultation with the business  – Manage running of the full J2P program, including coordination with external parties, supporting the candidates and liaising with the business  – Support with IPA process including managing the IPA tool and learning process automation, pre & post admission processes and events. – Lead all administrative support with relation to all programs (calendar scheduling, data preparation, day-to day coordination)  – Prepare & update all materials and briefings in relation to all talent & succession programs – Supporting or leading specific transformation projects related to L&S initiatives as assigned – Manage all partner data reporting to use as analysis for automation & transformation  – Coordinate all global talent programs for Partners (re-inventing the future etc) – Support on monthly budget/financial reconciliation and provide analysis for L&S leadership  – Support continuous development of female talent pipeline & work with HC & the business for early indication  – Coordinate with external providers for new partner assessments for 360 & psychometric process  – Liaise with the PwC network to find out best practice and stay up to date with key territories on new programs  – Bring ideas and updates to L&S leadership to ensure all processes are current and relevant

    Knowledge, skills, and abilities Requirements:- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Management. – Fluency in spoken and written English – Arabic would be advantageous – 5-7 years of HC related experience. – Strong MS office skills. – Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – Strong customer service orientation with ability to use patience and diplomacy to handle issues Travel Requirements0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    HR Generalist | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As the HR Manager you will join an established business within the Financial Services sector where you will join an existing HR team. This role requires a HR Manager who has a hands-on HR operational approach with the ability to HR business partner with the senior management team. You will be a team player who is used to working in fast paced environments advising on all areas of HR.The Role* 360 HR generalist* HR business partnering providing commercial HR solutions* Manage recruitment processes including onboarding* Develop and support performance management* Compensation and benefits* Development and succession planning* Corporate CSR

    The Candidate* You will be degree educated with minimum 8 to 10 years’ experience at Senior HR Manager level/ Commercial HRBP. Strong experience of working in a fast-paced financial services business with the ability to manage teams and work collaboratively on HR projects.* Confident communicator with excellent problem-solving ability.* Experience of financial services, professional services or management consultancy preferred. Must be multinational or global companySalary and Benefits* Salary between 30,000-40,000aed per monthRobert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data.

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More

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    Talent Acquisition Director | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Director Talent Acquisition – Abu DhabiThis is a newly created role where you join a transforming business based in Abu Dhabi. As the Senior Director Talent Acquisition, you will design and develop the overall TA strategy aligned to the business strategy and agenda. Managing the existing TA team you will create a robust talent attraction strategy and a TA business partnering model to ensure success of the TA function.* Executes and strategically delivers the overall TA offering* Implements and sustains Human Resources initiatives related to TA* Supports the Head of Human Capital in all areas of workforce planning* Leads on TA initiatives that have high employee impact* Provides advice and guidance to the executive committee* Develop retention statistics, SLA’s and KPI’s* Expert facilitator of the selection and interviewing process* Develop and lead on work processes and staffing optimization* Expert on attraction strategy and employee engagement

    * This is a Senior Director level appointment where you will have 15 years plus experience of operating at Senior Director level with Talent Acquisition, degree educated. * Experience of financial services, management consultancy or professional services essential.* Effective communicator with proven experience of working with Exco and senior management teams.Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data.

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More

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    HR Manager | Hays

    Employment:

    Full Time

    My client is looking for a HR Manager to business partner to senior management for all HR tasks such as recruitment, on-boarding, performance management, training & development, succession planning, remuneration review, employee relations, organisation reviews, well-being etc. • Oversight of Rewards and Benefits globally including payroll, budgets, audits and benefit renewals. • Other projects that involve working closely with Senior Management and Head of HR.

    • Degree in HR or equivalent• 7 years + experience in a similar role in a progressive multinational company• Ability to multi-task under pressure• Project management skills• Advanced IT (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) skills• HR system experience• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines• People management experience

    Hays is the leading global specialist recruiting group. We are the experts at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide.

    Our Middle East office was founded in December 2005, headquartered in Dubai UAE. We deal with clients in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other key areas in the region. Our consultants sector-specific knowledge and unique understanding of the local market allows us to offer an exceptional level of service across all divisions.

    We currently recruit for roles in the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Banking, Construction & Property, Engineering, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics, Legal, Office Support, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Sales & Marketing.

    As part of our continuing expansion, we have opened a dedicated Abu Dhabi desk to further assist with our client needs across the region. More

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    Assurance – MERC – Resourcing Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Resourcing and Deployment, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to work in cross line of service staffing helping our network be even more agile in the ever evolving markets we work with, providing the right people on the right projects at the right time. You’ll focus on ensuring that resources of suitable skills and calibre are available for tasks and activities as required as well as managing the education, planning, and skills enhancement associated with resources.As a team, we maximise resource sharing and enable the delivery of PwC to our clients through line of service and cross line of service staffing, forecasting, utilisation, and workload balance while considering development and diversity initiatives.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Consulting – Senior Manager – People & Organisation | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Consulting – Senior Manager – People & Organisation (Financial Services)Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismAdvisory – People and OrganisationManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within People and Organisation services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients reset their talent strategies and deliver extraordinary business results through their people. We focus on evaluating and managing their unique challenges so our clients can maximise their return on the overall investment in human capital. You will be bilingual in English and Arabic and have previous experience within the Big 4 and/or a boutique HR Consultancy.As a Senior Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Add value to our clients by helping them address complex organisational and human capital challenges through transformation, organisation design, people, and change managementsolutions while achieving sustainable results and demonstrating real impact. – Identify business opportunities for the People Organisation consulting practice and work closely with industry and business unit teams/ lead and deliver cross-functional engagements. – Lead end-to-end people-related engagements focused on evaluating current state, identifying opportunities and creating holistic transformation business cases. – Be an expert and a go-to-person for one or more key P&O capabilities such as Capability Development, Organisation Design, Rewards, HR Digitization and Analytics, and HR Transformation, while working with the leadership team to enhance value propositions. – Lead cross-functional internal and client teams in developing and delivering strategic solutions in challenging government environments, with a particular focus on Organisation Transformation and Design, HR Transformation, and Leadership Development. – Support in managing key accounts through client engagement and account planning activities. – Remain up-to-date on important human capital trends and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market. – Write and present winning proposals to support our clients in the UAE and broader Middle East region on organization and people-related topics. – Support the development of new propositions to help our client optimise their people functions and enhance organizational effectiveness. – Work with colleagues across all Middle Eastern offices on client engagements and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate. – Keep up to date with current regional and global economic and business trends. – Mentor and train other members of the business unit and the project team in order to foster a high performance team environment. – Whilst working in the People and Organisation team, you will further build on your understanding of the key themes in the market and in the region. – You will work collaboratively with other People and Organisation experts to shape the future of our clients and to bring about positive change. – You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network.

    – Language Skills: Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic- Achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. – Able to lead a high-performing team and add exceptional value to our clients within a fast-paced environment. – Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and engagement, and possibly different project teams. – Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Engineering, Business Administration, Human Resources or Psychology. An MBA or an MA in Human Capital Management from a reputable university is preferred. – Preferable qualifications: The following qualification(s) are preferable and beneficial for the candidate to perform the role CIPD, GPHR, SHRM or equivalent is preferred. – Previous experience in advising Center of Government and/or Public Sector clients in the GCC on strategic organization and people related topics is preferred. – In-depth knowledge of at least 2 of the following capabilities: Leadership Assessment and Capability Development, Organisation Design and Transformation, HR Transformation. – Substantial experience of establishing and building strong client relationships across multiple industries and geographies.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More