Human Resources Specialist
Job Description
About AMANA
Group AMANA is in constant forward motion. Over decades of growth, we have adopted intelligent solutions that improve the way we build, making AMANA a regional leader in the industry today. We have gone beyond conventional construction by championing intelligent solutions that improve the way we build.
We are the region's trusted design-build company, specializing in industrial construction for over three decades. Our reputation is built on our ability to provide turn-key solutions for fast-track projects, repeatedly.
We are a human-centric organization, promoting learning and development opportunities for all employees to thrive in dynamic markets. By investing in our people's continued growth and learning, we challenge and change how we build together people and business.
Role Purpose
The Human Capital Specialist supports the execution of Human Capital strategies by delivering comprehensive general HC support across Learning & Development, Employee Relations, and Talent Acquisition. The role ensures effective implementation of HC policies, employee engagement initiatives, and workforce development programs aligned with business objectives, while supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Learning & Development
- Support the design and implementation of annual Learning & Development plans aligned with business needs.
- Conduct training needs analysis in coordination with business stakeholders.
- Coordinate internal and external training programs, workshops, and development initiatives.
- Monitor training effectiveness and prepare post-training evaluation reports.
- Maintain training records and learning dashboards.
- Support leadership development and succession planning initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements.
- Employee Relations
- Act as a point of contact for employee relations matters and provide guidance aligned with company policies.
- Support investigations, disciplinary processes, and grievance handling.
- Promote employee engagement initiatives and organizational culture programs.
- Ensure consistent application of policies and procedures across projects and departments.
- Support performance management cycle implementation.
- Talent Acquisition Support
- Coordinate recruitment activities with hiring managers.
- Support job description development and role profiling.
- Track recruitment metrics and prepare TA reports.
- Ensure smooth onboarding and induction experience for new hires.
- HR Operations & Reporting
- Prepare HC dashboards and reports (training, recruitment, ER metrics).
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems data.
- Support HC projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supervise and guide two HC team members to ensure operational efficiency.
- Employee Engagement
- Support the planning and execution of employee engagement initiatives.
- Collect feedback through surveys, focus groups, or informal check-ins and provide insights to leadership.
- Assist in organizing recognition programs, team-building activities, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Promote a positive workplace culture and help managers address engagement concerns proactively.
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 8 -10years of HR experience, preferably within construction or contracting industry.
- Strong exposure to Learning & Development programs.
- Experience in Employee Relations and Talent Acquisition.
- Knowledge of UAE labor law and HR best practices preferred.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Coaching and facilitation capability.
- Analytical and reporting skills.
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving.
- Organizational and coordination skills.
- Ability to work in fast-paced project environments.
- HC Manager / HC Business Partner
- Department Managers & Project Teams
- Employees across UAE, KSA & Qatar operations