Human Resources Lead

Job Title

Human Resources Lead

Location

Beirut – OMT Head office

Position Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day HR operations management, managing strategic HR initiatives, and driving recruitment for senior leadership positions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

HR Operations Management

• Oversee daily HR operations to ensure efficient and smooth functioning of HR processes
• Partner with Direct Manager on managing employee relations, conflict resolution, and ensuring a positive organizational culture
• Develop, review and implement process, policies and procedures for the efficient and effective administration of the division; update policies to reflect changes in legislation and best practices

Strategic HR Projects

• Drive the execution and handle implementation of strategic HR projects, such as employee engagement, performance management, succession planning, rewards & recognition, organizational development, learning, etc…
• Drive the implementation and go-live of HCM solution, digitization of HR processes and metrics

Recruitment & Learning

• Take ownership of the recruitment process for senior and leadership positions from job requisition to onboarding
• Collaborate with Direct Manager to define job specifications, identify talent requirements, and develop sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles and top-tier talent attraction
• Manage OMT’s workforce planning and analytics
• Lead probation period assessment meetings for new recruits and follows-up continuously on their performance
• Meet with recruiting team for continuous recruitment discussions, feedback sharing, brainstorming on improvements and new initiatives
• Maintain positive relationships with new hires and keep checking their feedback and onboarding experience
• Lead the learning and development initiatives and function

Analysis & Reporting

• Manage budget & forecast, prepare and analyse numbers and figures
• Develop and maintain HR reports, metrics, and KPIs to track progress and ensure HR activities are aligned with organizational objectives
• Submit monthly & yearly reports and measure performance and results

People Development

• Lead team members in terms of tasks execution, delegation and staff empowerment, effective guidance, motivation and coaching, performance management and career development
• Provide guidance and support in HR operations and project execution
• Foster a collaborative team environment focused on continuous learning and improvement

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualifications

• University degree in business administration, human resources or equivalent in major
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or any HR –related certification is preferable
• MBA or Master’s s in HR or HR Analytics is preferable

Technical Skills

• Fully proficient in English and Arabic, French is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and in HRIS/HCM solutions (SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle, etc..)
• Ability to manage multiple HR projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Expertise in senior-level recruitment processes, talent management, performance management, and HR project implementation
• Strong competency in conducting structured interviews
• Demonstrated experience in candidates’ sourcing and headhunting
• Tech-Savvy with a digital mindset

Relevant experience

7 to 9 years in Human Resources Management including 3 years in a leadership role, with experience in managing HR operations and leading strategic HR projects

Key Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality; strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, especially when faced with tight deadlines or difficult situations
• Demonstrable high level of emotional intelligence and persistence when faced with challenges
• Ability to think creatively to address challenges
• Ability to address changes and to shift priorities based on changing business needs, hiring requirements, or organizational changes
• Critical thinking
• Ability to coordinate efforts of various teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to recommend & to implement proactively solutions to potential problems