Supervisor, Human Resources

Location: Kuwait

As a strategic partner, the Supervisor, Human Resources aligns business objectives with employees and management in designated internal customer groups. The Supervisor, Human Resources formulates partnerships across the Human Resources (HR) function (other HRBPs and HR functional areas) to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. This role will provide front-line HR support through actively partnering with the business and proactively identifying and addressing employee concerns. 

Responsibilities include:

· Supervising a team of HR business partners and admin professionals

· Work directly with the business leaders to ensure critical people processes (onboarding, promotions, transfers,terminations, etc.) are effectively and efficiently completed/documented.

· Provide line management with advice and options for improving organizational effectiveness, productivity and working practices in line with the business/people strategy.

· Point of contact for assigned employee relations matters; conduct/document internal investigations and deliver disciplinary actions as required.

· Act as a consultant to management and employees for Kuwait Labor Law.

· Work with management and HR functional areas, as appropriate, in the event of a company re-organization.

· Educate the business regarding HR policies and programs and ensure compliance.

· Work with various stakeholders on new HR policy development and maintenance.

· Point of contact for regulatory compliance including managing vendor relationships.

· Ensure the termination process, including documentation and exit interviews, are communicated and followed.

· Ensure an understanding of the business staffing needs and partner with Talent Acquisition as appropriate; assist in the implementation of recruiting initiatives within the business.

· Partner with the HR functional areas to implement new HR initiatives/programs (e.g., compensation structural changes, HRIS, management training).

· Partner with the Talent & Development function to provide ongoing strategic coaching to internal customer groups as related to succession planning, career path development, and performance management.                                  

· Partner with the HR functional areas to actively guide internal customer groups through the annual salary planning and performance management processes.

· Identify ongoing needs or problems that require research, analysis, and resolution in order to meet the changing business requirements.

· Build strong relationships with all levels of the organization.

· Participate in special HR projects and perform other duties as assigned.

· Overseeing the company's Kuwaitization program.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business or related discipline.

· Minimum 10 years of work experience in HR required.

· Strong experience in employee relations, labor laws, compliance and immigration.

· SuccessFactors Employee Central experience is strongly preferred. 

· Previous experience working with in the Oil and Gas Industry in the GCC preferred.