Country HR Manager (International Logistics Solutions Company)

• Design and deliver a HR Strategy aligned with the business strategy

• Collaborates closely with Country Manager and Regional HR Director to align on HR strategy, priorities and implementation

• Act as an agent of change by promoting and supporting change management initiatives across the business

• Build a strong relationship with the Country Manager in order to initiate strategic steps and planning that will support the company’s business strategies, success and growth

• Represent the company as & when required to external parties such as government agencies and external service providers

• Plan, direct, monitor, coach and guide HR teams in developing HR solutions which helps create a better workplace for employees by means of efficient and appropriate HR policies & processes

• Ensure that overall HR practices across the country conform to the stated framework of the organisation and in alignment with regional HR practices

• Responsible for leading the recruitment function for the country and all related activities including procedures, processes and employer branding

• Source appropriate recruitment channels both internal and external channels and ensure optimum utilization of the same

• Ensure process controls are in place to manage offers and recruitment expenses within the approval budget

• Ensure closure of positions within TAT and manage a healthy sourcing mix.

• Build a high-performance culture within the organisation through appropriate performance management & organizational development initiatives

• Drive identification of competency, knowledge and talent gaps in the organisation and address these gaps through training & developmental initiatives

• Manage succession planning programs for key positions

• Establish a career framework catering to functional and operational areas

• Develop and ensure implementation of a HR digitisation strategy to support the business needs

• Establish/enhance human resources policies and procedures to improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organisation

• Build a robust compliance and audit process for HR function

• Develop & ensure implementation of a robust employee engagement plan for both white & blue collared employees

• Establish a HR dashboard for necessary reports & critical analysis of the organisation’s human resource metrices

• Oversee vendor management plan (contract hire) and management of third-party manpower

• Develop a L&D strategy for the country to harness potential and enhance performance within the organisation

• Establish and direct development of appropriate competencies and skills at different levels of the organisation

• Ensure that the training & development initiatives established are in line with business needs & objectives

• Active management of the employee cost budget for the country

• Analyse and control HR costs. Ensure efficient utilisation of HR budget

• Develop progressive and proactive compensation and benefits programs to provide motivation, incentives and rewards for effective performance that help retain talent

• 8-12 years Country HR / HR Business Partner or equivalent experience ideally within a fastpaced global organisation.

• Deep knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations, HR concepts and expertise.

• Knowledge and expertise related to HR policies, processes and practices of Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment and Onboarding, Performance Management, Leadership Development and Global Mobility.

• Business planning and management skills.

• Strong business/ labor market understanding.

• Assertiveness, interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with multiple stakeholders with employees at all levels of the organisation.

• Credibility and recognition of ethical behaviour.

• Analytical and fast decision-making skills.

• Adaptation and flexibility to act in a changing and complex environment, with a multitasking mindset.

• Ability to work independently with limited direction.

• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment.

• Strong detail orientation, follow up and organizational skills.

• Effective communication skills both verbal and written; proven experience of establishing, maintaining and developing working relationships at all levels.

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