HR&Government Relations Specialist

•  Supports in Screening applicants for needed vacancies
•  Sourcing and reaching out to qualified candidates for current open roles
•  Serving as a go-between for candidates and hiring managers
•  Coordinating the hiring process end-to-end
•  Supports in On-Boarding and orientation activities for newly hired employees Human Resource Administration
•  Maintains personnel files in compliance with legal requirements
•  Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment
•  Follow up on skill Matrix and development plans for the shopfloor employees
•  Support in HR communication for various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations
•  Handles shopfloor employees' complaints and compliance issues.
•  Responsible for Contractors, Daily attendance, monthly pay slips and all other
•  Liaising with municipality, economic department and all other governmental departments in relation to Trade License / setting up of new offices.
•  Prepares periodic reports for management or relevant authorities, as necessary as they are required.
•  Monitors the implementation of an improved process for all immigration & labor records to be tracked and maintained through the company system
•  Ensure on-going compliance with all specific government regulations relevant to government relations transactions /activities.
•  To act as a representative on behalf of the company on any legal court related matters
•  Knowledge of current labor/immigration laws and update the HR staff on any changes
•  Keep the HR team informed of significant problems that may affect the achievement of company goals, and those are not being addressed adequately.
•  Responding to staff enquiries on visa/labor/passport matters
•  Provide Salary Slips for the employees
•  Prepare employment certificates 

Person Specifications:

Education/ Professional Qualifications

•   2 year Degree (Associates) in related field or equivalent Experience
•   2- 4 years of experience in HR Administration with background in Government relations

Qualifications/ Skills/ Personal Competencies

•  Excellent computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
•  Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues
•  Good Knowledge of labor and immigration rules
•  Substantial knowledge of employment practices, laws and regulations
•  Good communication skills
•  Excellent problem solving & quality control skills
•  Excellent customer service skills
•  Fluent in spoken and written English
•  Fluent in spoken and written Arabic
•  Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues
•  Ability to maintain confidentiality and behave in a professional manner
•  Ability to communicate effectively Others
•  High level of energy
• It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards
• Fit to Company Culture in terms of punctuality, attitude, responsibility, department integration, personnel request, strictness, accuracy and H&S standards
• Responsible for HR Events & employee engagement activities