NEK Australia – HR Generalist

Category: A-00201
Title: HR Generalist
Post Date: 5/22/12
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Description:
NEK Australia is accepting resumes to support a current contract in conjunction with Shamal Solutions. Shamal Solutions is a joint venture between NEK Australia and a partner company based in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at http://www.nekasg.com/

Salary range for this position is $50,000 – $80,000 USD depending on experience and qualifications. The salary will be paid in UAE Dirham. In addition to a competitive salary, the compensation package includes a very generous employer paid benefits package. This package includes standard medical / dental benefits, retirement plan matching contributions, a moving/relocation allowance (to and from home country) or furniture allowance, an annual housing allowance and annual tuition / school allowance for up to four dependent children.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the HR Manager, the Human Resources Generalist will provide administrative support to the Human Resources Department and perform essential HR tasks to support the UAE contract. The HR Generalist will perform these tasks onsite in Abu Dhabi. The base contract period is two years with two (2) one-year extensions possible.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
The successful candidate will maintain personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements, conduct new hire orientation, conduct employee terminations or repatriation of contract employees during personal transition or during contract close out, assist in the travel and relocation of employees, process, track and follow-up on employee paperwork, scan and accurately electronically file all employee paperwork, enroll participants, maintain records for and reconcile invoices related to employee benefit plans, become knowledgeable in company personnel policies and procedures, assist in recruiting efforts when requested by management, assist in the performance review process annually and as needed for new hires, assist in coordination with local entities as required. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three (3) years experience in Human Resources and possess an AAS degree in business or related field or equivalent experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
The preferred candidate will possess BS degree in business or related field and have experience with foreign HRIS or accounting systems or foreign labor law.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate will have knowledge in the use a variety of computer software applications, especially Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems, possess interpersonal skills that can handle sensitive and confidential situations or sensitive and confidential documentation, have knowledge of office administration procedures, ability to operate standard office equipment including copy machine, fax machine and switchboard/phone, the ability to compose memos or other office communication and proof materials with attention to detail regarding spelling, grammar and punctuation, demonstrate skills in prioritizing and meeting deadlines and have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively over the telephone and in person. The successful candidate must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time, and move about the facility and have the ability to interact with others in a business environment and demonstrate the ability to adapt to working conditions in foreign/host nations.

Qualified candidates please apply online at http://www.nekasg.com/.

NEK Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender or national origin.