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.
