HR Generalist

Belong, connect, grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Job description

Ensure all HR operations, KBR procedures, and policies are efficient and in compliance with legislation and best practices. Support HSE initiatives and programs by working closely with HSE team leads and advisors. Responsible to ensure HR and HSE goals and objectives are met within established timelines.

• Administer compensation and benefit plans
• Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes, if needed
• Assist in development and implementation of human resource policies
• Undertake tasks in performance management
• Prepare and issue employment contracts to new employees and issue contract amendments as needed
• Responsible for successfully onboarding new hires in accordance with the company policies and procedures
• Interaction with the employees on regular basis to respond to their queries
• Liaise with the Payroll team to respond to employee queries related to salaries
• Liaise with the Global Mobility and HSE teams related to KBR medicals
• Leave management of employees
• Maintain employee files and records in SAP and Workday
• In summary, manage employees from the mobilization stage to the demobilization stage
• The HR department will depend on your assistance in a number of important functions such as staffing, compensation and benefits, training and development
• Coordinate and participate in workplace incident investigations and reporting
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and business partners such as the local and provincial HR and HSE regulatory and government agencies

Skills & experience

• 6+ years relevant experience
• Working knowledge in the oil and gas industry and in the Middle East
• Good knowledge of UAE Labour Law, Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries
• Ability to make sound decisions quickly and efficiently
• Ability to handle tasks independently
• Experience with the use of HR databases, such as SAP and Workday
• Knowledge of social media and professional networks
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Very good written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree or equivalent