Brambles companies, including CHEP, help move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth. Our 330 million pallets, crates and containers are continuously in motion, forming the invisible backbone of the global supply chain and the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, sustainably and safely. As pioneers of the sharing economy, Brambles created one of the world’s most sustainable logistics businesses through the share and reuse of its platforms under a model known as ‘pooling’. Brambles primarily serves the fast-moving consumer goods (e.g. dry food, grocery, and health and personal care), fresh produce, beverage, retail and general manufacturing industries. The Group employs more than 10,000 people and operates in over 60 countries with its largest operations in North America and Western Europe. For further information, please visit www.brambles.com.
Job Description
Title : HR Generalist – MENA
Base Location : Dubai (Should be Arabic speaking)
Position Purpose:
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting the HRBP – MENA to ensure all human resources initiatives are aligned to the CHEP – MENA business strategy and objectives. The position holder is responsible for providing transactional, operational and (where necessary) strategic services across all facets of HR in order to support the business to deliver its strategy and create sustainable value for key stakeholders.
Measures:
Effective annual process management ensuring timelines and stakeholder expectations are met
Quality, accuracy, and timeliness of HR support
Centre of Expertise KPIs contribution
Stakeholder relationship feedback
Brambles Pulse Survey results
Employee turnover
Project support and completion
Internal communication engagement
Adherence to local regulatory, compliance and auditable standards
Key Accountabilities:
Provide day-to-day administration of HR policies, processes and documents and ensure that they are effectively implemented and communicated to all employees in a timely manner
Support the implementation of the HR Strategy in line with the MENA Business Strategy by identifying the proper initiatives and actions plans required to achieve future business success
Contribute to the continuous improvement and enhancement of HR services in order to enable efficiencies across all HR pillars ensuring a strong EVP in place to attract and retain key talents
Deliver the nationalisation program (eg. Saudisation) to ensure a healthy pipeline of local talent in compliance to local requirements while maintaining our Nitaqat rate within the Platinum range
Establish strong partnerships with the MELT, key stakeholders and employees by providing them with expert advice and counselling on HR related matters in a proactive manner
Coordinate every step of the employee life cycle in a consistent manner to improve employees’ experience and make a great impact in helping them realize their full potential
Leverage data analytics by identifying the right metrics that delivers organization insights and provide recommendations in order to support the business in making the right decisions
Partner with Centres of Expertise (COE) to support Reward and Talent & Learning initiatives with managers and employees
Role model CHEP values and behaviors and act as guardian of Company culture and philosophy.
Challenges:
Quality, accuracy and timeliness of HR support
Nationalisation rate and range
Turnover Ratio
Brambles Pulse Survey
Adherence to local regulatory, compliance and auditable standards
Use of Data Analytics to analyze trends and come up with reports to draw business conclusions
Use of HR Technology to support workforce administration, data collection and manage HR processes in an efficient manner
Effective communication
Authority/ Decision Making:
Internal Contact:
External Contact:
Governmental bodies/ entities
Career Fairs/ Universities
Vendors (training providers, recruitment agencies, benefit providers, etc.)
Company Lawyers
Qualifications:
Experience:
4-6 years related experience in Human Resources preferably within a manufacturing/ supply chain/ retail environment
Experience of HR systems, Workday preferable
Sound knowledge of operational HR tools, business environment, labour market, government regulations
Skills and Knowledge:
Ability to challenge and influence stakeholders
Strong business acumen
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal, relationship building and customer service skills
Ability to work comfortably autonomously
Results focus – tenacious approach to delivery and quality of outcome
Knowledge of local employment legislation and labor law across the MENA region
Languages:
Proficient Arabic
Proficient English
Preferred Education
Bachelors – Human Resources Management
Preferred Level of Work Experience
5 – 7 years
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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