HR EXPAT OFFICER

The HR Expat Officer is responsible for managing the full local and expatriate lifecycle within the company, ensuring the smooth relocation and integration of local and expatriate employees.

The HR Expat Officer is responsible for managing the full local and expatriate lifecycle within the company, ensuring the smooth relocation and integration of local and expatriate employees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This role includes, but is not limited to:

• Be responsible for the full recruitment cycle for the local and expatriate workforce.
• Liaises and follows up with the Health & Safety Officer for all related matters including cases of injury at work and maintenance of a safe working environment.
• Ensures the Company’s dormitory is equipped, clean and safe and holds all relevant permits.
• Be part of the planning and organisation committee for staff events including Team Building activities as approved by the Company.
• Be responsible for occupation permit application 9payments/do follow up on the renewal/liaising with Finance Department and Board of Investment/Ministry of Labour/follow up on occupation permit/work permit upon termination of contract of employment).
• Produces timely and accurate reports for HR metrics, including but not limited to: overtime, absences, expats costs, movement and attrition in an efficient manner thereby allowing Management to take informed decisions and timely actions.
• Conduct weekly/monthly site visit to check on expatriates and address any concerns that would come across.
• Assists in drafting HR policies, processes, and procedures and ensure they are consistently applied across the company.
• Provide subject matter expertise and operational support and guidance on disciplinary and grievance issues, in line with local legislation and company policies and guidelines.
• Establishes an induction program for new expat recruits and seek regular feedback to ensure newcomers are adapting well to their new work  
• Liaises with authorities for obtention of relevant permits.
• Any other cognate duties as directed by Management at any time.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2-5 years of proven work experience in expatriate management.
• In-depth knowledge of labour laws, Remuneration Orders and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Exposure to expatriate operations including dormitories management and recruitment of expatriate.
• Knowledge of legal requirements and processes pertaining to work permit, lodging accommodation.
• Fluent in both English and French (written and oral) and Hindi.
• Valid driving license
• Clean certificate of character