HR Head of Department (Ports & Logistics)

About the role

Noatum Ports is looking for an HR Head of Department in Aqaba, Jordan. The ideal candidate is a strong HR leader with extensive experience across all HR functions, a solid understanding of ports, terminals or logistics, and the ability to lead an HR team while working closely with senior management and operational leaders. The role takes full ownership of the HR function.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives, act as a strategic partner to senior management and lead HR planning, budgeting and resource allocation.
• Lead, coach and develop the local HR team, set performance expectations and collaborate with regional and corporate HR teams.
• Lead manpower planning, organizational design, restructuring and change management, and monitor headcount, budgets and productivity.
• Oversee recruitment, talent reviews, succession planning, career development and internal talent pipelines.
• Lead performance management, skills gap analysis, learning and development, and leadership and retention initiatives.
• Manage compensation, benefits, job evaluation, salary benchmarking, promotions and personnel costs, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Advise on employee relations, grievances, disciplinary procedures and labour law compliance, including Jordanian Labour Law and Social Security requirements.
• Develop HR policies, procedures, handbooks and controls, and maintain accurate employee records.
• Oversee the employee lifecycle, HRIS use, HR reporting and dashboards, and drive process improvement and digital transformation.
• Partner with operations, shift-based workforce planning, HSSE teams and operations management on workforce readiness and safety.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience, including managing a full HR function and leading HR teams.
• Mandatory proven experience in ports and terminals, port operations or logistics.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Management or a related field; MBA highly preferred.
• Desirable: SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CIPD Level 7, GPHR or equivalent senior HR certification.
• Strong knowledge of Jordanian Labour Law and Social Security requirements.
• Must currently reside in Jordan and be available to work on-site in Aqaba.
• Excellent written and spoken Arabic and English.