HR Officer Job Details

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HR Officer

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Entry Level

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About the job

Pace is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm based in the Middle East which provides architecture, engineering, and planning services. We assist national governments, international organisations, and private sector companies in delivering successful and local solutions with global expertise. Founded in 1968 in Kuwait City, we build on our fifty-five-year legacy by continuing to contribute positively and ethically to the development and shaping of our societies. As one of the region’s largest privately owned design and engineering consultancies, we currently employ more than 750 professionals and operate internationally in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

About the Role

The HR Officer will provide HR support to the business and act as a collaborator to integrate the Human Resources solutions with the business plans, to support the delivery of current and strategic business priorities.

What you will be doing

Being a first point of contact for Managers and employees regarding HR policy, process and related HR queries.
Maintain and update employees files using HR systems (SAP SuccessFactors and other company systems).
Monitor attendance records, update sick notes, leave records and any other non-attendance within the HR system.
Oversee a comprehensive new hire on-boarding service (e.g. preparing documents, coordinating orientation agendas, offer welcome and support, update files and systems)
Provide full administrative support on HR related tasks, replying to emails, issuing documents and updating information, producing reports, trackers and updates.
Provide general administrative support to the office.
Uphold company policy and standards and ensure compliance to all people related procedures.
Work closely with HR Operations and Recruitment to support the management of resourcing, headcount and organisational structures. Ensure the HR systems are updated accurately to reflect the operations.
Work collaboratively with other functions to contribute to business effectiveness, including Finance, Payrolls, IT, Government Services, HSE and Departmental Coordinators.

Required Experience

Over 2 years experience in an HR role.
Experience in handling HR work within HR functions such as recruitment, training and development, operations.
Demonstrated understanding of labor laws, regulations and related disciplinary procedures.

Education

Educated to degree level.

Certifications & Memberships

Additional training courses, professional and personal development with membership to professional groups, societies or institutes, desired.
HR certification and qualifications is a plus.

Essential Skills

Can work effectively in a matrix organization, working with different stakeholders across multiple locations.
Can work independently managing own tasks and deadlines but is supportive within a team environment.
Highly organised, can plan, look ahead to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Takes pride in the work, high attention to detail, working in a thorough, systematic way to check work is complete.
An effective communicator in English and Arabic, with both written and verbal skills.
Confident in providing information, updates and responses in all working interactions.
Capable computer skills, effective with MS Office, HR systems, ideally with SAP SuccessFactors knowledge.
Willing to learn, develop and progress to work at higher level within the HR function.

Why join Pace?

Join our award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy firm, offering architecture, engineering, and planning services based in the GCC region with projects across the globe.

With over 55 years of pushing boundaries in design, innovation, and quality, employees have the chance to contribute to projects shaping the landmarks of the future.

Our commitment to prioritising people ensures a safe, diverse, inclusive, and progressive work environment where employees can grow and develop their careers through organisational, individual, and professional goals. Collaborating with industry-leading experts on unique projects, you can also enjoy the economic benefits and lifestyle opportunities the region offers.

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