Payroll Accountant jobs in United Arab Emirates

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management), MBA/PG Diploma in Business Management

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with Regional President, COO, Managing Directors and APCO's leadership to identify key talent management priorities, develop and execute an appropriate talent strategy that supports MENA's business goals.
• Partner with leadership to support organizational design and change leadership.
• Engage with diverse workforce and leadership to form strong relationships and manage employee needs and problem-solve; present independent opinion and identify and execute solutions.
• Lead and inspire a team of HR professionals and collaboratively work with the team to implement strategy-informed programs and solutions.
• Oversee and ensure best practices in recruitment, employee hiring and onboarding, internal transfers and offboarding, particularly in an environment of seconded teams embedded with the clients.
• Manage the full employee experience: lead the performance management program and support managers and staff in achieving high performance standards.
• In collaboration with our global compensation expert, manage MENA compensation program, access current market data, and ensure the competitiveness of APCO's compensation and benefits practices.
• Manage global mobility to and from the region and identify areas of improvement and competitive advantage.
• Work with the HR and Finance teams to ensure compliance across functions, including the filing and accuracy of required reporting.
• Stay abreast of any changes in employment laws and regulations in relevant locations, maintain subject matter expertise and compliance, advising executive leadership as necessary.
• Create an environment where individuals can come together on a regular basis to contribute ideas and share views, and where diversity of experiences and ideas are encouraged and valued.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to the HR team, leaders, and managers.
• Provide guidance to managers on employee relations and HR-related issues, ensuring fair and consistent approach to procedures and decision making.
• Coach and grow the HR team members, empowering them to reach their full potential and contribute to the organization's success.
• Serve as a resource to the global HR team by supporting or leading global HR initiatives or providing backup when another team member is on leave.
• Assist with developing budgets for the global talent function.
• Advise on ways to streamline HR procedures for greater efficiency.
• Other responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• MA degree in related field required, MBA or equivalent work experience.
• 15+ years HR Generalist experience preferably with experience gained in a consulting firm or similar industry.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively in a results-oriented environment with a strong client service and consultative orientation.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, negotiation, writing, speaking, and strong listening skills.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively but also to roll up sleeves and complete tasks.
• Demonstrated stakeholder influencing, mentoring, and coaching skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diversified workforce.
• Understanding of relevant country laws, rules, and regulations.
• Understanding of global mobility practices and workplace environments with varying laws and regulations strongly preferred.
• Experience working for a global organization is a plus.
• Foreign language skills, preferably Arabic, are highly desired.