Our client, based in Belgium and operating globally across 100+ countries, specializes in providing integrated solutions to airports and airlines. They are seeking an HR Operations Specialist for the Middle East region on a 7-month temporary basis. Individuals with Golden Visa/Sponsor Visa are encouraged to apply, especially those available immediately. As an HR Operations Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of HR operations to enhance the overall employee experience. Acting as a liaison between employees and various departments such as Finance and HR Business Partners, your responsibilities will encompass a range of administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Respond promptly to employee inquiries, fostering a positive employee experience.
• Create and coordinate local internal communications to support HR initiatives.
• Participate in team projects and handle ad-hoc requests efficiently.
• Administer employee documentation throughout their lifecycle, including contracts, leave management, and visa checks.
• Troubleshoot employee issues, providing recommendations and solutions.
• Maintain accurate employee data in compliance with GDPR regulations across various systems.
• Manage the relationship with payroll and insurance providers, overseeing payroll processes and renewals.
• Handle day-to-day operations related to payroll, labor law, benefits, and other HR matters.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, operational excellence, and automation.
• Offer regional expertise and support HR Director in transactional tasks.
• Prepare standard and ad-hoc reports for internal stakeholders by analyzing and summarizing data.
• Ensure HR SharePoint pages are updated for employee access.
• Assist in HR system-related projects, including requirements gathering and testing enhancements.
• Support local recruitment efforts, including job advertisements and engagement with local agents.
• Coordinate and organize local training requests and support in local events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• 2-3 years of operational HR experience at a regional level.
• Proficiency in labor law, payroll, and administrative HR tasks such as contracts and salaries.
• Familiarity with HR management practices, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management, compensation, and benefits.

IT Skills:

• Proficiency in Office 365 and SuccessFactors.