Vice President Human Resources

Context & Environment

The job holder handles a complex structures and challenging processes & policies of multiple Business Units to ensure constant and appropriate management of HR administration support. Full HR management of EP Business Units. 8 Local Business Units in Abu Dhabi and Dubai with different local regulations across the emirates. The position is located in the multi-cultural business landscape of UAE, where there are more than 50+ nationalities with a different company culture in each Business Unit.

Activities

Lead HR operations (EP) and support activities (all Business Units), Expatriate management, Administration & Payroll, Recruitment, Training, Manpower planning and Methods & Tools.

Defines strategies, prepare HR roadmaps to harmonize actions, procedures & tools, to optimize the management of the human resources & administration.

Establish relations with the TUS and BUSINESS UNIT personnel to ensure the services provided by the division are orientated toward personnel satisfaction and motivation and to identify issues that need to be addressed

Conduct surveys and benchmarking in various HR procedures for consistency, fair and best practices in all Business Units for personnel to ensure and maintain the productivity and sustainability of the organization.

Ensures compensation and benefits are competitive within the industry. Review compensation structures and proposes changes to the OTOC Committee.

Manage the EIA & MSI campaign for EP Business Units

Manage retirement and early departure negotiations, transfer of contracts, compensation policy, promote new programs and procedures that support business direction and motivate the workforce.

Review, recommend and implement relevant changes to HR policies and procedures of TUS and when requested by Business Units, for cost effective synergies for the services provision in view of the prevailing corporate guidelines and local trending laws. E.g. Federal Labour Laws

Synchronize all the HR tools & process across all the Business Units to ensure maximum efficiency.

Initiate the studies, reports and related information for decision-making purposes for the Business Units for current and future needs

Direct, motivate & co-ordinate the activities of sections to ensure the respect of the companys corporate image, compliance to the standards of Health and Safety & guarantee the quality of the services provided at all levels.

Define and propose HR budget and ensure its implementation to optimize the services rendered.

Develop & manage coherent manpower/headcount forecasts and succession planning to project organizational and workforce needs, as well as cost and resource requirements to meet those needs successfully. Conduct people review exercises.

Promotes the company image, establish timely communication & maintain good contacts, with all the relevant external parties

Candidate Profile

• University Degree or equivalent studies
• 10 years of experience in HR, including managerial or supervisory experience with HR functions
• Strong leadership skills: critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and proven ability to effectively build and manage teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities capable of relating to technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience in budget and cost-control with well-developed organizational and decision-making skills