HR Director

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HR Director

  • Location:

    Gabon

  • Contact:

    Salem Mubarak

  • Contact email:

    salem@paragon-ge.com

  • Job ref:

    282

  • Published:

    10 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-07-04


Paragon is searching for an HR Director for a role with an Oil and Gas Operator in Gabon.

This is a staff role and is residential in Port Gentil.

Prospective candidates must speak French and English fluently and ideally have experience working in the Oil and Gas industry.

Candidates must also have extensive knowledge of Gabonese labour law and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a managerial capacity.

Please note that the role is currently only open to Gabonese nationals.

Position Title: HR Director
Contract Type: Staff
Rotation type: Residential
Expected package: To be discussed.
Location: Gabon

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES / JOB PURPOSE
The Human Resources Director has the responsibility and authority for supporting Core Business Processes through the identification and development of human capital (e.g., recruiting, training, performance management, etc.). This function will lead change effort and evolve the organizational culture by implementing, enhancing and strengthening systems.

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Participates in the annual compensation program revisions and administration to include base salary, short- and long-term incentive plans, position benchmarking, salary survey participation and analysis, annual merit budgets, etc.
  • Work with Employee Delegates.
  • Supports and schedules Employee Quarterly Town Hall meetings.
  • Supports and conducts Employee Trainings and Team Building.
  • Administers and manages company Retirement Plan, Group Health Plan and other corporate benefits plans.
  • Handles monthly payroll operations and time and attendance requirements.
  • Recommends, develops, schedules and/or facilitates training and development courses for employees.
  • Manages recruitment and selection including requisitions, reviewing resumes, interviewing job applicants; evaluates applicant skills and makes recommendations regarding applicants’ qualifications.
  • Assists managers/leaders with employee performance management and coaching.
  • Advise and work with Labour Inspector and Employment Lawyers on employee related claims.
  • Facilitates resolution of employees relations issues including investigating employee complaints, harassment allegations, policy and procedure violations, employee disciplinary policy and compliance complaints.
  • Prepares paperwork for employee status changes, organizational changes, etc. along with database management.
  • Provides functional area oversight and assistance for international operations HR activities.
  • Develops and maintains new and existing HR policies and Employee Handbook.
  • Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons related to voluntary separations.
  • Administers and manages HR initiatives including performance reviews, talent management, succession planning, and annual compensation process.
  • Provides advice, assistance and follow up on company policies, procedures and programs.
  • Identifies legal requirements and governmental documentation.
  • Maintains training, legal and governmental documentation.
  • Participates in annual goal setting, and the performance review process providing instruction on timelines and processes. Provides guidance to managers on performance evaluations and effective communication and coaching to employees.
  • Performs other duties and services to ensure a successful project(s) is delivered and client is satisfied.
  • Maintains excellent attendance and punctuality.
  • Manage the Offshore shift schedules and planning.
  • Coordinate with Manpower agencies for the contractors.
  • Follow all the Trainings forecast or schedule.
  • Does the weekly report to the Management.
  • Complete the HR Dashboard.
  • Other duties as needed.

EDUCATION & REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Business, or related field
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Human Resources
  • Oil and gas experience is preferred.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must possess solid communication and team-building skills.
  • Must have excellent oral and writing English skills.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
  • Must be team-oriented and self-motivated.
  • Good working knowledge of software packages including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, HRIS and payroll systems.
  • Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and represent ideas clearly and concisely in writing and in person. Confidentiality is a must.
  • Must be able to successfully manage multiple initiatives and drive for results. In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment and benefit laws and regulation.