Generalist

People Generalist

Knauf stands for opportunity
. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Knauf GCC could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 42,000 team members in 96 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf GCC is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a heritage in Gypsum manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 96 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world.

We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Ras Al Khaimah as People Generalist.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

This role will serve as the plant’s primary HR partner, overseeing end-to-end people operations; policy implementation, data-driven workforce planning, payroll/benefits and attendance, performance management, employee relations, engagement and culture/DEI initiatives, health and safety support, talent acquisition and onboarding, training coordination, and HR projects, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and impactful solutions.

• Main point of contact to the Plant leadership and employees for people related processes.

• Implement HR Policies and processes to enhance operational efficiency.

• Proactively assess gaps, propose and implement impactful solutions.

• Maintain accurate headcount records and support manpower planning.

• Provide data-driven people insights and recommendations to support business decisions.

• Responsible for effective and efficient employee services and HR operations such as immigration, payroll and benefits administration, employee relations, travel and admin, etc. either through self or coordination with responsible peers.

• Manage attendance, absenteeism, overtime and leave administration and any shift adjustments.

• Support in - and acts as a back-up for - payroll processing, benefits administration, vacation settlement, and other daily HR Operations.

• Manage employee inquiries and resolve issues related to HR policies, procedures, and benefits.

• Support implementation of performance management and other people processes in the Plant.

• Support on performance management timelines and documentation by providing resources and guidance to managers and employees.

• Ensure performance reviews are completed on time and properly documented for all plant employees.

• Support execution of annual engagement survey and support plant leadership with executing relevant impactful engagement actions to drive employee engagement.

• Monitor and report employee pulse through regular engagement with employees e.g. Gemba walks, round tables, employee suggestion box, voice of the people, etc.

• Co-create and implements continuous employee engagement plans and work environment.

• Implement recognition programs that enhance employee engagement and retention, in alignment with regional recognition program.

• Implement various diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and develop infrastructure for inclusive workplace.

• Support health and safety initiatives.

• Implement key initiatives in the Plant to ensure engagement, development as well as productivity improvement.

• Ensure compliance with local labour laws and internal policies.

• Fost…