Project Office & People Manager

About the role

Haskoning, an international engineering, design and consultancy firm, is looking for a Project Office & People Manager in Jordan. You will combine office management, logistics and administration with recruitment and personnel coordination, supporting project teams working on critical infrastructure projects in the Dead Sea Area. You report to the Country Manager, with HR-related activities guided by the HR Country Manager Middle East.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the project office, including facilities, equipment, documentation, correspondence, records, administrative procedures, support staff and external service providers, and improve administrative processes.
• Coordinate logistics for project personnel and visitors, including local transport, accommodation and travel, and manage office supplies, equipment and costs in line with company procedures.
• Coordinate recruitment and selection for project-specific positions, support workforce planning, candidate pipelines, onboarding and induction.
• Prepare employment contracts using HR-approved templates, refer non-standard terms to the regional HR manager, and maintain employee records, attendance, leave and personnel documentation.
• Provide regular updates to the Country Manager and Project Management on staffing, expenditure and operations, identify bottlenecks and risks, and act as the first point of contact for routine personnel administration.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field; a Master's degree or HR certification (e.g. CIPD, SHRM, PHR, SPHR) is preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least three years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws and HR best practices.
• Experience in engineering, construction, consulting, manufacturing or other project-based organisations is preferred, as is experience with multicultural workforces and performance management systems.
• English is the working language.

Required skills

• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proactive, organised, with strong leadership, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.

What we offer

• A competitive base salary with annual increases.
• Training and development programmes, including learning weeks and knowledge-sharing groups.
• An informal, inclusive culture with voluntary social and sports activities and employee networks.

Working hours are six days per week with Friday off, starting as soon as possible. Applications are made through the online apply button with a resume and motivation letter; the process involves interviews and possibly an assessment.