Training & Development Director

Training & Development Director For 170 years, Veolia has been a global leader in providing water, energy, and waste management solutions. Serving public authorities and industries across 58 countries, our comprehensive services are essential to human development and sustainable growth. As we progress alongside economic growth and human development, we continuously adapt and innovate, designing solutions that positively impact the environment and conserve resources.

Key figures of Veolia Near and Middle East Over 3,600 employees in the Middle East (in addition to the nearly 6,000 employees for Enova, which reports directly to Veolia Africa Middle-East for Facility Management and Energy Efficiency contracts in the region)

A robust local network across the region, including the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia

40 years of sustainable partnerships In the Middle East, Veolia collaborates with industries, governments, communities, and commercial businesses to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions needed today, while maintaining a vision for tomorrow. Through public-private partnerships and innovative contractual schemes, Veolia is dedicated to achieving measurable results with pragmatic, sustainable environmental solutions.

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Context Veolia is the leading regional environmental management company, enjoying a presence since 30 years in Saudi Arabia, with activities for municipal and industrial markets including operations & maintenance in water and waste. With Riyadh’s headquarters and operations in the Eastern and Western regions, our clients and stakeholders benefit from the proximity of our experts across the country.

Job Description Main Accountabilities The primary focus of this role is to ensure the availability of sufficient, competent, and efficient personnel to perform assigned duties and responsibilities, aligning with the Contractor's objectives, budgetary needs, and contractual requirements. This includes overseeing the area of responsibility and ensuring that the Contractor meets all legal requirements related to personnel employment. A key aspect of the role involves supervising the implementation of the Organisational Review and Training Project, which aims to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the workforce. The position requires a strategic approach to personnel management, balancing the need for skilled staff with budgetary constraints and legal compliance, while also focusing on continuous improvement through organizational review and targeted training initiatives.

Detailed Job Description

Develop and implement procedures aligned with regulations and contractual requirements

Define and maintain organizational structure and job descriptions with Management Team

Review and recommend recruitment processes

Manage employee tracking and monitoring (visas, medical records, etc.)

Monitor and report on employee attendance

Define and supervise training programs

Coordinate employee evaluations with Management

Organize training, replacement, and promotion as needed

Maintain personnel records (CVs, contracts, offer letters, warning letters, training records)

Handle employee queries, issues, and concerns

Report personnel-related data to Management (hiring dates, leave, salaries, benefits, visas, accommodation)

Ensure adherence to company Health, Safety, and Environment policies

Authority

Direct reporting to General Director

Implement policies and procedures delegated by General Director

Recommend promotions and dismissals based on performance management and investigation

Accept / reject candidates based on interviews

Stop any work on-site if found to be unsafe

Serve as member of Executive Committee

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (BSc) in HR or related field, MBA (is a plus)

Total Experience : 10 to 15 years

Senior Management Experience : 7 to 10 years

Skills : Project Management, Organizational skills for coordinating team work, Computer literacy, especially : Excel - G-Suite-Ability to learn new tools

Personal Attributes

Strong interpersonal skills

Fluent in English

Arabic and French (plus)

Autonomous and synthetic thinking

Comfortable with site exposure and regular visits

High communication skills

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete or exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities that will be carried out by the selected candidate.

Veolia Middle East does not and shall not discriminate in any forms in its recruitment processes.

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