HR & Administration Manager

Overview

This senior HR and Administration Manager role at alfanar requires leading comprehensive human resource functions and administration. The incumbent will steer recruitment, contract management, onboarding, employee relations, and learning and development initiatives. The position also combines oversight of workplace facilities, security, accommodation, and operational services to foster an efficient, compliant, and employee-centered environment that aligns with business goals.

Core Duties

• Direct all HR activities including job requisitions management matching approved organizational structures and manpower plans.
• Oversee sourcing strategies, candidate evaluation processes, offer administration, and HR database updates to ensure an excellent recruitment experience.
• Manage employment and rental contracts’ preparation, validation, renewal, and execution in line with company policies and legal standards.
• Lead pre-onboarding and onboarding processes, including documentation, access provisioning, induction programs, and issue resolution.
• Track early employee turnover and devise retention measures to improve workforce stability.
• Handle employee relations by managing grievances, disciplinary procedures, investigations, and guiding management to ensure compliance and positive workplace culture.
• Identify training needs collaboratively with business units and facilitate annual training plans and related programs, ensuring ongoing evaluation and documentation.
• Administer office operations including resource management, workspace optimization, vendor supervision, mail handling, and utilities oversight to drive operational efficiency.
• Manage front desk functions and visitation protocols to ensure smooth and secure reception and visitor flow.
• Coordinate hospitality, catering, and corporate event organization aligning with quality and safety criteria.
• Oversee employee housing allocation, maintenance, transportation, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Supervise physical and electronic security services, including surveillance, access control, security personnel performance, emergency response, and compliance adherence.
• Direct maintenance operations for buildings and infrastructure, supervising service providers and ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Leadership and Accountability

• Recruit, develop, and sustain high-performing talent and cultivate management succession.
• Identify and address underperformance with constructive improvement or separation strategies as needed.
• Maintain fairness, non-discrimination, and performance-based evaluation across the team.
• Manage full scope of responsibilities proactively, anticipating issues and making timely decisions in line with company policies.
• Deliver results effectively within quality, timeline, and budget expectations.
• Translate corporate objectives into actionable business plans and monitor progress with corrective actions to maximize performance.
• Develop organizational structures and job descriptions aligned with current and future company needs.
• Implement and refine systems, policies, procedures, seeking automation opportunities and promoting digital solutions adoption.
• Emphasize quality as a competitive differentiator and uphold standards accordingly.
• Adapt to evolving techniques, management styles, technologies, and business models.
• Ensure the work environment complies fully with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years and up to 10 years of relevant professional experience.

Technical Skills and Functional Competences

• Proficiency in ad hoc reporting, calendar management, presentation preparation, data archiving, and document filing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and expertise in issues management.
• Ability to work with big data analytics and apply presentation best practices.
• Experience with work orders, purchase orders, and effective oral/written communication.

About alfanar

alfanar is a Saudi-based global enterprise engaged in manufacturing and trading electrical products spanning low to high voltage segments. Their portfolio extends to conventional and renewable energy, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital solutions. The manufacturing headquarters is a 700,000 sqm complex in Riyadh equipped with advanced technologies and skilled staff. alfanar values quality and human capital development, fostering an empowering, proactive workplace culture focused on employee value and engagement.