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Our client is a prominent player within the FMCG industry, operating on a national level. This large organisation is based in Jeddah and is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation, with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices.

The Head of HR Strategy is responsible for developing and implementing the long term HR strategic framework, aligning HR initiatives with the company's overall business strategy, and ensuring governance and compliance. This role drives HR transformation, fostering a data-driven, high-performing HR function to support the long term vision.

• Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Develop and oversee the 3-year Human Capital Strategic Plan aligned with business objectives.
  • Design and execute the Organisation Development (OD) Framework to optimize structure and workforce efficiency.
  • Lead workforce planning processes to anticipate and meet current and future talent needs.
  • Drive the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Ensure HR transformation initiatives align with growth strategy.
• Governance & Compliance
  • Establish and maintain governance frameworks to ensure compliance with labor laws and international standards.
  • Conduct regular HR audits and diagnostics to identify and resolve gaps in policies and practices.
  • Ensure adherence to governance frameworks across all HR processes and procedures.
• HR Advisory & Leadership
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the CHRO and executive leadership team on strategic HR matters.
  • Build and lead the HR Strategy & Governance team, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities.
  • Provide thought leadership on HR transformation and operational excellence.
• Change Management
  • Lead change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new HR systems, processes, and frameworks.
  • Engage stakeholders to secure alignment and buy-in for HR transformation initiatives.
• Performance Monitoring
  • Establish metrics to measure the impact of HR strategies and governance frameworks.
  • Analyze and report on workforce data to monitor progress, identify risks, and provide actionable insights.

A successful Head of HR Strategy should have:

• KSA National MUST
• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a similar HR role within the FMCG industry
• Subject matter expert in Organisation Development
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in HR software and data analysis.

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HR DIRECTOR
Leading Transport Group
In Jeddah
OPEN TO SAUDI NATIONALS


Our client is a leading group with a solid division focusing on providing first class transportation to schools, government and other public sectors. They are expanding in 2013 and have a very strong reputation across the region.

We are looking for an experienced Senior HR professional to join their organisation in Jeddah as the HR Director
Reporting to Managing Director & Group HR Director

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure implementation of Labor Office/ Group/ Company HR and Admin Policies and regulations
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the human resource function (Recruitment, Training, Personnel , Administration, Performance Management, HR ERP)
• Provide accurate reports on time
• Ensure all company facilities, government documentations (CRs, registrations, etc) are updated and in compliance with government regulations
• Participate in the development of the group/ company plans and programs as a strategic partner but particularly from the perspective of the impact on employees
• Translate the strategic and tactical business plans into HR strategic and operational plans
• Enhance/ improve work environment and company culture
• Manage the budget and other financial measures of the Human Resources Department

Arabic - Fluent / Excellent
English - Fluent / Excellent

Own a Car

Any

Have Driving License

Any

Job Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration, Engineering or other similar field
• 8 years’ experience
• At least 5 years in a similar level HR Director level
• Experience working with mass organizations (5,000+ employees and above)
• Change agent, excellent communication skills, target oriented, customer service oriented, team player
• Excellent in MS applications
• Oracle HR knowledge is plus
• Excellent English & Arabic communication skills
• Open to Saudi nationals only

BENEFITS
• Salary to be used as a guide only and will depend on experience levels and interview performance
• As a guide up to 25 - 30k SAR per month base salary
• Plus housing allowance, transport allowance, family status contract, 30 days annual leave
• Annual bonus based on company profitability and employee’s performance evaluation

About The Company

First Resort Global Recruitment delivers tailor made recruitment solutions to selected companies around the world.

First Resort Global Recruitment combines Arabic and Western Recruiters and Business experts from around the world. Everyone employed by First Resort has lived and worked in various locations around the world so we can offer the best advice to our candidates about relocating. This also means we know how to find top quality candidates that match both your location and your organisation’s cultural needs.

The result is a complementary vision to consistently fulfill the requirements for our selected clients worldwide.

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HR Director

Subordinates:

- Recruitment Manager
- Employee Relations & Govt. Services Manager
- Support Services Manager
- Organization Planning & Development Senior Officer
- Employee Training & Development Senior Officer

Job Summary

The HR Director will be responsible for directing and managing of all human resources functions such as Recruitment, Employee Relations & Govt. Services, Organization Planning & Development, Employee Training & Development and Support Services.

Major

**Responsibilities**:

- Participate in the development and update of Al-Ghazzawi group’s strategic direction, goals and objectives.
- Participate in the development of Al-Ghazzawi group’s business plan and ensure that all activities within the HR department are aligned with it.
- Participate in the development of Al-Ghazzawi group’s annual budget and maintain costs and expenditures within the set budget.
- Direct the development and update of long and short term HR strategic goals, objectives and plans which include all activities related recruitment, employee relations & government relations, training & development, organization planning & development and support services
- Oversee and supervise the implementation of the strategic initiatives, as applicable, and communicate the strategy and initiatives to all individuals within the department.
- Direct the development of the departments’ guidelines, policies and procedures and ensure its implementation across all departments while ensuring compliance with Al-Ghazzawi group’s strategic goals and objectives.
- Establish formal and informal communication lines across the department to allow prompt identification and resolution of problems that impede achievement of strategic goals.
- Report to the Chief Executive Officer on the status of all HR activities.
- Manage, supervise and monitor the performance of following divisions’ operations:

- Recruitment
- Employee Relations & Govt. Services
- Support Services
- Organization Planning & Development
- Employee Training & Development
- Ensure that required talent is recruited as per annual manpower plan. Identify sources of recruitment and maintain good relationships with them.
- Develop and administer a competitive yet cost effective compensation and benefits structure.
- Organize and set up a central employee file and retrieving system for all Al-Ghazzawi group employees.
- Direct and guide the implementation of group-wide employee grievance process.
- Oversee the execution of annual employee performance management cycle.
- Review and approve training and development initiatives based on skills gap analysis. Manage approved training and employee-development budgets, and assure that budgets are not exceeded, while delivering effective training which meets organizational needs.
- Decide on distribution of HR personnel and representation level throughout the sectors and companies. Periodically visit Sectors and Company level employees throughout the country to inspect employee satisfaction and morale.
- Develop a strategy for identifying and procuring the training resources (training modules/materials) necessary to deliver effective training programs on an on-going basis.
- Develop and implement training programs to improve the skills of employees.
- Develop and co-ordinate a succession-planning program for high-potential management employees.
- Develop the costs and staffing requirements for all training programs and gain approval for these programs.
- Identify markets and sources of manpower for management, professional, and technician’s positions.
- Develop a manpower-planning process in order to recruit, train, and move into production the required numbers of employees in a systematic and orderly way.
- Develop cost-effective base salary structures for the Al-Ghazzawi Group which reflects competitive pay-rates for different levels of skills and responsibility and different base location of the employees.
- Provide executive management and the Board of Directors with analyses of the competitive position of the current compensation and benefit programs of Al-Ghazzawi Group, along with recommendations for changes in design, structure, or levels of compensation or benefits, in order to attract high quality employees at all levels of the organization.
- Develop cost-effective incentive or bonus plans for Al-Ghazzawi Group which support both the short-term and the long-term goals.
- Organize and set up a central employee file and retrieving system for all Al-Ghazzawi Group employees.
- Oversee the system set up for monitoring employee turnover, disabilities, and absences for review and recommendations.
- Oversee exit interviews with all employees who separate from the Al-Ghazzawi Group in order to identify problem areas and propose recommendations for improvement.
- Act as the primary contact with government agencies regarding and processing of passport services, labor office services, traffic police services, ports, c

Overview:
Lead the HR Strategy for the KSA Commercial Units, by directing the HR Field and Staff Managerial team, defining the cultural transformation process, driving the talent management agenda to ensure leadership pipeline, leading the Organizational design processes, and aligning HR operating model to Commercial Unit strategy, in order to build the organizational talent capabilities needed in order to achieve annual operating plan.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and lead the HR Strategy by aligning the HR agenda to the business transformation priorities, defining an strategic set of KPI’s and directing an HR managerial team accountable of the implementation of talent management strategies, performance management processes, employee and union relations strategies, business architecture transformation and productivity processes.
- Lead the talent management strategy for assigned area, by ensuring organizational talent diagnosys, the right execution of People Planning Process and leadership and manager quality improvement agenda (and enabling the talent development platforms, in order to guarantee the Directive and Managerial Pipeline needed to support the short and long term business strategies.
- Co-lead the implementation of key business strategies, through the reingeering of structures, the definition of communication, training and change management management processes, in order to drive business growth.
- leading cultural behaviors deployment across all operations, providing coaching and mentoring for Senior Directive team to set the right management tone, in order to guarantee the cultural alignment needed to achieve Company vision.
- Lead the people productivity agenda, by indentifying and defining national labor cost opportunities, integrating multifunctional teams, and directing the implementation and change management processes, in order to ensure the accomplishment of productivity annual operating plan to impact Company profitability.
- Direct organizational design and business architecture process, by integrating multifunctional teams, aligning positions structures to operative models, defining the key talent moves, leading
- Architect and champion of Human Capital Strategy - including appropriate talent and organization interventions. Helps make strategy and change happen.
- Acts as a catalyst for sustained business performance and ensures that HR strategies and plans are translated into concrete actions and tangible results
- Performs talent and organization diagnoses to align with and drive strategy. Prioritize solutions that will deliver the most benefits.
- Coaches business leader and other senior team members.
- Measures and tracks the quality of HR work by defining, prioritizing and measuring HR's contribution to business performance.
- Monitors and maximizes staff effectiveness to business operations.
- Calibrates with Core Services to ensure necessary services are being delivered and desired results are achieved.
- Liaison for business informing COE design and deliverables in AOP cycle and any customized HR work based on unique business needs.
- Identifies risks to the delivery of the business strategy and brings the right resources to the table to support it.

Qualifications:

- At least 15 years as HR Generalist among different Business Areas.
- Graduation in Business Administration, Economy or related field.
- Master Degree, MBA or HR specialization.
- Fluency in English and Arabic.
- Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, training and development.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams.
- Excellent organizational skills.

**Overview**

Lead the HR Strategy for the KSA Commercial Units, by directing the HR Field and Staff Managerial team, defining the cultural transformation process, driving the talent management agenda to ensure leadership pipeline, leading the Organizational design processes, and aligning HR operating model to Commercial Unit strategy, in order to build the organizational talent capabilities needed in order to achieve annual operating plan.

**Responsibilities**
- Develop and lead the HR Strategy by aligning the HR agenda to the business transformation priorities, defining an strategic set of KPI’s and directing an HR managerial team accountable of the implementation of talent management strategies, performance management processes, employee and union relations strategies, business architecture transformation and productivity processes.
- Lead the talent management strategy for assigned area, by ensuring organizational talent diagnosys, the right execution of People Planning Process and leadership and manager quality improvement agenda (and enabling the talent development platforms, in order to guarantee the Directive and Managerial Pipeline needed to support the short and long term business strategies.
- Co-lead the implementation of key business strategies, through the reingeering of structures, the definition of communication, training and change management management processes, in order to drive business growth.
- leading cultural behaviors deployment across all operations, providing coaching and mentoring for Senior Directive team to set the right management tone, in order to guarantee the cultural alignment needed to achieve Company vision.
- Lead the people productivity agenda, by indentifying and defining national labor cost opportunities, integrating multifunctional teams, and directing the implementation and change management processes, in order to ensure the accomplishment of productivity annual operating plan to impact Company profitability.
- Direct organizational design and business architecture process, by integrating multifunctional teams, aligning positions structures to operative models, defining the key talent moves, leading
- Architect and champion of Human Capital Strategy - including appropriate talent and organization interventions. Helps make strategy and change happen.
- Acts as a catalyst for sustained business performance and ensures that HR strategies and plans are translated into concrete actions and tangible results
- Performs talent and organization diagnoses to align with and drive strategy. Prioritize solutions that will deliver the most benefits.
- Coaches business leader and other senior team members.
- Measures and tracks the quality of HR work by defining, prioritizing and measuring HR's contribution to business performance.
- Monitors and maximizes staff effectiveness to business operations.
- Calibrates with Core Services to ensure necessary services are being delivered and desired results are achieved.
- Liaison for business informing COE design and deliverables in AOP cycle and any customized HR work based on unique business needs.
- Identifies risks to the delivery of the business strategy and brings the right resources to the table to support it.

**Qualifications**
- At least 15 years as HR Generalist among different Business Areas.
- Graduation in Business Administration, Economy or related field.
- Master Degree, MBA or HR specialization.
- Fluency in English and Arabic.
- Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, training and development.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams.
- Excellent organizational skills.

The Role
HR Director – Saudi Arabia CLIENT Linum Consult’s client is currently seeking a bilingual English- and Arabic-speaking HR Director to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. RESPONSIBILITIES • Supporting managers in the understanding of human resources issues, and developing their teams • Managing the recruitment process • Proposing, executing, and coordinating all training plans that are necessary to support the growth of the business • Leading the annual interview process and performance reviews, as well as the talent review process and succession planning • Managing litigation files by interfacing with mandated lawyers if necessary, negotiating the exit of individual employees • Being responsible for the local deployment of the company’s HR processes, taking into account the legal and cultural specificities of Saudi Arabia, especially with regard to quality of life at work and diversity issues. Managing the HR policy’s alignment and harmonisation • Participating in the group’s HR projects, often with an international dimension: implementing an HRIS, talent development paths, etc. • Managing and developing junior staff within your team

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Organisational Psychology or equivalent • Around 10-15 years’ experience in Human Resources, with at least 5-8 years’ experience in managerial roles • Strong mentoring and leadership skills, with the ability to think holistically • Previous experience of working for a construction company in a multicultural environment • Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English and Arabic • Due to our client’s ongoing commitment to Saudization, they are only seeking Saudi nationals, with good knowledge of local Saudi employment laws and procedures

About the company
Linum Consult is a niche global consultancy specialising in international recruitment of white collar workers across the Construction & Engineering, Mining and Oil & Gas sectors. We provide a full 360 consultancy service for clients, candidates and partners to eliminate the potential pitfalls of international mobilisation. All Linum Consultants are industry experts with in country, international, multi-cultural experience. We provide precise market information combined with local knowledge to help facilitate informed decisions that are often life changing.

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led , resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility , we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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What will this role achieve?

• The HR Director must be an experienced professional with deep knowledge of all matters concerning HR department and should be able to manage programs and lead the staff with a strategic mindset to ensure that company’s all HR needs are being met and are aligned with the company’s business objectives.
• Anticipate all upcoming Admin challenges, laws and regulations changes and act proactively to assure smooth business continuity
• Provide leadership and guidance to the HR team and ensure a high level of professionalism, customer service and responsiveness.

To apply for this role you will need to be a Saudi National

What will be your key deliverables?

• Acting as the Primary HRBP to the Saudi GM, and the leadership team, leading the HR agenda that serves the business.
• Assure all company admin and HR practices are up to date and compliant to the Saudi laws and regulations.
• Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution, grievance handling and disciplinary actions.
• Develop corporate plans for a variety of HR matters such as compensation, benefits, health, and safety etc.
• Act to support the human factor in the company by devising strategies for performance, evaluation, training, and development etc.
• Anticipating legal risks and proactively working towards solutions
• Oversee all HR initiatives, systems, and tactics.
• Supervise the work of HR personnel and provide guidance.
• Serve as the point of contact for employment relations and communicate with various public sector entities if and when required.
• Monitor adherence to internal policies and legal standards.
• Deal with grievances and violations invoking disciplinary action when required.
• Anticipate and resolve litigation risks.
• Report to senior management by analysing data and using HR metrics.
• In-depth HR experience as an HR Business Partner ideally within FMCG, or complex fast-paced, matrix global organisation with demonstrable ability to execute HR agenda aligned to business needs.
• High proficiency in understanding business needs and curiosity to delve deep to connect HR strategy and its deployment with business priorities.
• High level senior stakeholder engagement with the ability to effectively influence senior leaders and to flex approach and style to achieve required outcomes.
• Experience of coaching, challenging, and advising managers, senior leaders underpinned by a collaborative style of working.
• supporting organisational transformation, capability building and working with ambiguity.
• deliver cultural and organisational change to contribute to the creation of best-in-class global functions.

Bring your experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or relevant field experience
• Proven HR experience in a leading FMCG company
• Experience leading the HR function and team.
• Full understanding of the way an organization operates to meet its objectives.
• Excellent knowledge of Saudi relevant legislation and regulations.
• Strong customer focus and proven ability of building highly productive relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong relationships with HR related regulatory buddies
• Thorough knowledge of human resource management principles and best practices.
• A business acumen partnered with attention to the human element.
• Ability to use and navigate the HR systems.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Diligent and firm with high ethical standards.

A master’s degree in the field of human resources would be a plus.

Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite.

It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.

Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.

Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer.

Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite.

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better.

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward.

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.

About Us

pladis is one of the world’s fastest growing snacking companies and home to much loved brands including McVitie’s, GODIVA and Ülker. pladis also owns regional brands Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN, Verkade and many more products across sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake and chocolate.

Formed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of our 16,000-strong global workforce spans 27 bakeries across 11 countries and is united by our purpose: to ‘bring happiness with every bite’.

As a responsible business delivering the highest quality products and exceptional service, pladis’ products have the potential to reach more than four billion people across the world.

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Bringing people together is what hospitality’s all about. And we’re looking for a HR Director who can promote a positive, inspiring and motivating culture at IHG, bringing the best out of every colleague so they’re empowered to deliver truly exceptional guest experiences.

Every day is different at IHG, but you’ll mostly be:

• Building a positive work environment for all IHG colleagues throughout their career with us – from onboarding, to training and promotions, through to exit
• Leading, educating and training the wider team and General Manager on people issues and HR disciplines to enhance performance
• Developing creative ways to inspire and motivate team members to provide our hotel guests with unique experiences
• Overseeing day-to-day HR management, reporting and filing and identifying process areas for attention
• Identifying and analysing the local market to ensure our own offering remains competitive
• Enhancing our hotels’ reputation in the local community and beyond, and promoting team member involvement in the local community
• Mitigate financial risks associated with employee relations issues
• Identify and analyse local compensation and benefits practices to ensure financial competitiveness
• Ensure hiring standards and applicable laws and regulations are followed
• Create programmes to foster a positive work environment for all employees. Support and administer an annual team member satisfaction survey
• Oversee maintenance of accurate and up-to-date personnel files and records for all employees

What We need from you:

• Bachelor’s degree, higher education qualification or equivalent
• Four years of related experience in HR – supervisory experience is also beneficial
• Ability to maintain confidentiality to the extent possible in all HR-related matters

What you can expect from us:
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

Contract

• Type: CDI

Skills:

• Level: Licence
• Professional experience: Four years of related experience in HR – supervisory experience is also beneficial
• Software/Other: Must speak local language(s)

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As a Human Resources Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting the HR department's daily operations and initiatives. This position is responsible for providing administrative and logistical support to ensure the smooth functioning of various HR functions.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate communication, and interview scheduling.
• Coordinate and facilitate the onboarding process for new colleagues.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records, both electronic and physical files.
• Respond to colleague inquiries and provide support related to HR policies and procedures.
• Assist in benefits administration and process benefits-related inquiries.
• Coordinate HR-related training and development programs, including logistics and scheduling.
• Support the resolution of employee relations issues and conflicts as directed by the head of HR.
• Prepare and distribute HR communications and notices to colleagues.
• Assist in the preparation of HR reports, metrics, and data analysis.
• Assist in the organization and execution of HR events and activities.
• Collaborate with HR team members and other departments to support HR initiatives.
• Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly manner to safeguard the health and safety of colleagues, as well as contribute to environmental conservation.
• Adhere to the company's environmental, health, and safety procedures and policies.

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