HR Generalist

HR Generalist

HR Generalist jobs in Kuwait and human resources roles in the Middle East are now available for experienced HR professionals. We are seeking an HR Generalist to provide front-line consultation for employees and managers on a wide range of Human Resources functions including performance management, talent management, training, payroll, recruitment, engagement, and ad-hoc HR projects. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of Kuwait Labour Law, excellent project and process management skills, and is fluent in English with proficiency in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project.

Job Summary

Generalist remit as directed by the HR Manager; to include Performance Management, Talent Management, Training, Payroll, Recruitment, Engagement, and other activities, while supporting ad-hoc HR Projects as required.

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Job Responsibilities

Employee Consultation & Support

• Provide front-line consultation for employees and managers on a wide range of Human Resources functions including government and corporate policies and practices related to employment, performance management, compensation and benefits, and recruitment.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Responsible for the end-to-end Recruitment process.

• Deliver the induction program for all new joiners.

Performance Management

• Responsible for administering the probationary and performance review processes.

• Work with line managers to create improvement plans for employees.

• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to all levels of Company management (coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions), including creating performance documentation.

• Provide support on employee relations matters including support for managers with respect to performance management and facilitation of issues resolution.

Talent & Appraisal

• Work with the Talent Development Team on planning and roll-out of the annual performance appraisal.

• Follow up with business and ensure response in a timely manner with quality.

HR Transactions & Operations

• Assist with HR transactions including compensation changes, status change request forms, and handling employee transfers and exits.

• Coordinate workflow and procedures between Human Resources, Payroll, Compensation & Benefits, and Government Services teams.

Employee Relations & Investigations

• Conduct internal investigations in response to employee relations issues and render recommendations that take both business needs and the employee experience into account.

• Conduct Exit interviews, analyze turnover, and recommend retention strategies.

Reporting & Data Analysis

• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

• Protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

Training & Projects

• Coordinate training activities (in line with management feedback after 1-on-1 with employees during appraisal).

• Take responsibility for ad-hoc HR projects as and when required.

• Uphold and drive HR best practice at all times.

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Candidate Requirements

Communication

• Uses facts constructively to persuade.

• Uses logical persuasion in discussions and presentations.

• Emphasizes positive messages and benefits which will appeal to the audience.

• Chooses and uses the most effective arguments rather than simply the most obvious.

• Focuses on the key benefits to get the message across.

Teamwork & Cooperation

• Contributes to effective teamwork.

• Works with others to solve problems regardless of functional boundaries.

• Understands what colleagues need to know and keeps them informed.

• Takes time to develop teamwork relationships.

• Offers assistance to others where appropriate.

• Recognizes strengths and weaknesses of team members and plays to strengths.

Planning & Organization

• Monitors, assesses, and adjusts plans.

• Continually reviews the planning process and identifies potential areas for improvement.

• Adapts plans effectively to meet any changes to circumstances.

• Establishes key milestones so as to monitor the plan’s effectiveness.

• Prioritizes a range of complex demands against a broad framework.

Information Seeking

• Uses processes and procedures to get information.

• Sets up frameworks and systems to ensure that the correct information is sought.

• Challenges and questions information rather than just taking it at face value.

• Has a wide range of key contacts both inside and outside the Company and systematically “taps” them.

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Relevant Education, Knowledge & Experience

Skills & Attributes

• Must have excellent project and process management skills.

• Confidence to make decisions.

• Self-starter with a strong motivational drive.

• Able to negotiate and influence at all levels.

• Must be fluent in English and have excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office package, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel and Microsoft Project.

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of Kuwait Labour Law.