View Vacancy - AUH - Regional HR Advisor B3(L)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
HR, RCSH (Regional Corporate Service Hubs)

The British Embassy Abu Dhabi has a vacancy for a Regional HR Advisor under the Middle East and North Africa HR Hub.

The jobholder will provide HR consultancy services and support to staff at all British diplomatic missions within the Middle East and North Africa Region, currently comprising of 20 countries and 26 Posts.


Duties and responsibilities:

  • Collate and analyse data from within the region to develop a consistent and effective region-wide HR strategy by streamlining HR processes, standardising terms and conditions of employment, and implementing consistent performance management processes.
  • Work together with HR colleagues on various HR projects and on development of new HR policies.
  • Engage with a wide network of external contacts to understand and keep up-to-date with workforce regulations and HR compliance policies and issues across the region.
  • Liaison with colleagues and legal advisers in diplomatic missions to ensure local staff policies and procedures are consistent with local labour law and practices.
  • Provision of local post HR advice and guidance on local labour law.
  • Support and provide support and assistance with the recruitment process as and when required, ensuring a continuity of service for the Countries/Posts assigned to you.
  • Quality control of Performance Management & Appraisals, including making recommendations to Posts to improve quality and standards.
  • Support and monitor appraisal/ review cycles with Line Managers.
  • Effective management of probation periods with Line Managers.
  • Support to Line Managers on Managing Poor Performance.
  • Maintain and update centralised HR database for Region; prepare and deliver reports.
  • Manage HR-related administration and reporting.
  • HR superuser of ORACLE database (Prism).
  • Manage the HR enquiries operation including monthly reporting and analysis of key trends/issues.

Key competencies required:

  • Leading and Communicating - Leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction, and enthusiasm, and managing and engaging with people with honesty and integrity. Displaying enthusiasm around goals and activities and adopting a positive approach when interacting with others.
  • Managing a Quality Service - Being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements. Effectively planning, organising, and managing time and activities to deliver a high quality and efficient service.
  • Changing and Improving - Being open to change, suggesting ideas for improvements to the way things are done, and working in ‘smarter’, more focused ways. Creating and contributing to a culture of innovation and allowing people to consider and take managed risks.
  • Delivering at Pace - Focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes. Working to agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way.
  • CIPD/ GPHR or equivalent qualified, or actively studying towards these.
  • At least 2-3 years of experience in a HR generalist/ advisory/ business partner role.
  • Experience specialising fields in Human Resources such as Performance Management, Staffing, Organisation Development, and Employee Relations.
  • Experience of Recruitment Policies and Practices.
  • Knowledge of regional local employment law (advantage if has exposure in the MENA Region).
  • Proficient in IT skills, including Microsoft Office and SharePoint, and has capability in using HR system.
  • Excellent command of spoken and written English language.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Must have a valid residency permit in the UAE.
  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related studies.
  • Experience in a shared service environment.
  • Fluency in other languages in the region (e.g., Arabic)
  • Already holds a valid UK security clearance.
25 October 2018
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Permanent
38
Middle East & North Africa
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi
British Embassy
1
AED
15,406
1 December 2018

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including: 25 days of annual leave per annum, on-site parking and on-site swimming pool, gymnasium, and sports facilities.

Salary is at AED 15,406 per month.

There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

Conditioned working hours are 38 hours per week. Standard working hours are from 07:30 to 15:06, including a lunch break of 36 minutes, from Sunday to Thursday. However, the successful candidate may be required to work outside normal working hours.

How to apply:

Interested candidates must attach the following documents along with their online application form:

  1. A covering letter.
  2. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Your application must also include examples of when you have demonstrated the competencies outlined above in the cover letter or in the Motivation section of the application form. Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.

The closing date for applications is at 11:55 PM UAE local time on 25 October 2018.

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

 

Process:

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two months.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next stage will be contacted.

The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.


The British Embassy Abu Dhabi is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.