About this role
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures, applicable labour legislation, and relevant ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISM and ISPS requirements where applicable. • Develop, implement and maintain HR policies and procedures in line with business and legal requirements. • Monitor changes in UAE labour legislation and advise management on their impact. • Support internal and external audits related to HR compliance. • Lead manpower planning activities to meet current and future business requirements. • Manage end-to-end recruitment and selection processes for shore-based employees and support recruitment activities for sea staff where required. • Coordinate onboarding and induction programmes for new employees. • Ensure staffing levels are maintained in line with approved budgets and operational requirements. • Provide advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance improvement, redundancy and termination processes. • Manage the annual performance management process and ensure timely completion of employee performance reviews. • Promote employee engagement and support initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction and retention. • Oversee payroll preparation and approval processes in collaboration with Finance to ensure timely and accurate salary payments. • Support salary reviews, promotions and compensation recommendations in accordance with Company policies. • Administer employee benefits and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. • Ensure employee records and HR information systems are maintained accurately and confidentially. • Oversee visa, work permit and other employment documentation processes to ensure compliance with UAE immigration requirements. • Review and maintain employment contracts and HR documentation. • Identify training and development needs across the Business Unit. • Coordinate employee training program and monitor compliance with mandatory training requirements. • Support career development and succession planning initiatives. • Prepare and manage the annual shore-based headcount budget. • Monitor HR expenditure and provide variance analysis where required. • Prepare regular HR reports and workforce statistics for management.