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February 2, 2011

HR Services Manager - Beirut

Company: Alshaya

Role:
The position is concerned with the effective management Personnel and Payroll, Government Relations, Recruitment, Training and Travel Desk functions in accordance with the Company Policies and Procedures including the Level of Authority and Labour Law.

Responsibilities:
• Ensure all HR processes are implemented effectively in relation to the Personnel, Payroll, Administration and Government Relations functions
• Establish a competent team capable of meeting customer needs
• Maintain accurate records & create effective feedback channels with internal & external parties with an aim to improving customer service levels.
• Ensure all records meet audit requirements & take action where audit shortfalls are identified.
• Ensure the Payroll Department achieve/deliver monthly tasks/targets accurately & on time.
• Identify key relationships within all ministries that will benefit the Business & actively take steps to nurture them
• Provide advice to customers on the best application of local Labour Laws.
• Be proactive in ensuring local Labour Laws are not breached &, where notices are received from ministries, take action to limit any Company liability
• Work closely with the Resourcing Manager & the Learning & Development Manager to ensure the Market teams are delivering to the required standards.

Skills:
• Degree in management or any business related studies
• 4-6 years in Personnel/Payroll/Government Relations/Administration function
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Excellent Communication skills
• Lebanese National

Company Profile
M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 55 of the world's most recognised retail brands, including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, P.F. Chang's, Office Depot and Boots. The company operates 1, 900 stores across 7 divisions: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food Services, Optics, Pharmaceuticals, Office Supplies and Home Furnishings.

Alshaya stores can currently be found in 15 markets across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Cyprus, Russia, Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic. It employs more than 20, 000 people from over 80 nationalities.

The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls.

M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments.

Learn more about the company at www.alshaya.com