HR Officer | Select Auto

Al-Futtaim Automotive occupies the pre-eminent position of the largest distributor of automotive products in the Emirates, and leads the rapid development of automobile business in the UAE, while continuing to contribute to their brands worldwide growth.
Today, Al-Futtaim Automotive is synonymous with brands such as Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler and Volvo which enjoy undisputed leadership in the UAE in terms of the largest number of vehicles on the road. We also hold exclusive franchises for some of the world's top automobiles and automotive products like Hino - Japan's leading heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer, Toyo & Chen shin/ Maxxis tyres, GS & Panasonic batteries as well as the franchises for Hertz Rent-a-car - the worlds largest rental and leasing company and FAMCO heavy goods Machinery.
Select Auto is a part of Al Futtaim Automotive Group. This company will cater to the regional requirements of Nato Forces and their Prime Contractors for supply of heavy equipment, vehicles and their maintenance services. Select will be the single point of contact for customers of this profile and will operate as an internal customer for the other automotive group companies.

We are currently looking for an experienced HR Officer who will assist in the provision of a comprehensive, strategic HR service to the Select Auto business across all geographical locations in which the Company operates. With a strong emphasis on communication and collaboration with internal and external client groups, the main responsibilities for this role are as follows:

1. Provide advice and guidance to line managers and assist in the development and updating of job descriptions, to ensure the JD properly reflects the requirements of the position.
2. Lead in the development and execution of innovative and appropriate recruitment solutions (within areas of responsibility) to attract quality staff in line with business requirements.

To be considered for this role you will need to possess the following qualifications, knowledge, experience, skills & competencies:

1. Degree in HR or in any related/equivalent field
2. Intermediate MS Office; Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
3. SAP or other HRIS knowledge
4. 5 years related HR experience, 3 years of which have been in contracting or similar organisation, which operates in multiple arduous and hostile locations such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Africa.
5. Local UAE experience in an HR role
6. Ability to communicate effectively with employees across all levels of the organization
7. Knowledge of specialist HR functions including; Recruitment; Visa Processing; Employee Relations; HR Audit; Performance Management; Employee Separations
8. Ability to review varied diverse reference sources, select and synthesize data for reports and other forms of correspondence.
9. Ability to create presentations, charts, graphs, databases, and spreadsheets.
10. Ability to compose routine correspondence and reports.
11. Proven ability to work in a physically and mentally challenging environment, highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
12. Proven facilitation and problem solving skills with the ability to think out of the box
13. Excellent English communication skills (written and oral), coupled with the ability to read, interpret documents and respond effectively (including policies, guidelines, etc.)
14. A second language such as Arabic, Portuguese or Tagalog is advantageous but is not essential.
15. Ability to plan through analytical problem solving, organize and balance multiple time sensitive demands, detail & target orientated, driven to exceed demanding challenges.
16. Ability & willingness to travel to destinations including Afghanistan, Iraq, Africa etc.

About The Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself as one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Group’s continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Group’s belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.