QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human resources management, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible HR experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, with a preference for Kuwait Labor Law expertise preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Demonstrated experience in HR programming, compliance, recruitment, and employee relations.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects while meeting deadlines.
• High ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

• Coordinate and implement employee recruitment, records maintenance, compensation, and benefits administration.
• Direct workload and task assignments for HR office staff to ensure timely and successful completion of responsibilities.
• Oversee vehicle fleet operations, drivers, and related administrative tasks.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for HR information systems, streamlining processes, and ensuring compliance with labor laws.
• Review existing policies, research and develop new policies, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Stay updated on labor laws and regulations, advising leadership on compliance and policy updates.
• Foster strong relationships with leadership, faculty, and staff to support recruitment, hiring, and employee satisfaction initiatives.
• Supervise the employment selection process, including reviewing applications and facilitating search committees.
• Oversee employee ID card production and HR-related documentation.
• Work closely with the Finance Director on compensation administration.
• Supervise benefits administration and ensure accurate processing in compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Develop and oversee timelines and procedures for job evaluations, performance evaluations, and employment agreements.
• Lead, train, and evaluate HR department staff, setting performance objectives and providing development opportunities.
• Manage the development and updates of employee handbooks and job descriptions.
• Support the integration of HR functions into institutional information systems.
• Maintain HR policy and procedure manuals, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
• Manage the HR department budget, including forecasting and monitoring expenditures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.