Welfare Manager Saudi Arabia

**Bedrijfsomschrijving** BESIX Group** is a leading multidisciplinary Belgian Group, operating in construction, construction, real estate development and concessions. BESIX Group was founded in 1909, and has grown impressively over the years. BESIX Group operates in Northern and Eastern Europe, North and Central Africa and the Middle East through its subsidiary BESIX Construct, as well as in Canada and Australia. The group stands out in its sector by having its own internal Engineering Department, with wide-ranging expertise in geotechnical engineering, concrete technology, methods, planning, and BIM, System Engineering and similar tools.

In 2023, the Group achieved a turnover of EUR 3.4 billion. BESIX has about 12,000 employees active in 25+ countries with more than 80 different nationalities.
**Vacatureomschrijving**
The Welfare Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring that the company’s employment practices comply with Saudi Arabia’s social laws, client-specific regulations, group company policies, ESG commitments, and fair labor agreements.

This position will focus on safeguarding the well-being of white-collar and blue-collar workers, predominantly migrant workers, across various projects in the country.

The Welfare manager ensures the communication and reporting on welfare between Local and Project Management, Central Office in the Middle East, the People & ESG department of BESIX Group

**Key Responsibilities**:

- ** Policy Development and Implementation**:

- Develop and implement welfare policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with Saudi social law, company policies, ESG standards, and fair labor practices.
- Ensure welfare policies extend to own employees, employees of third-party labor providers, and sub-contracted workers.
- ** Risk Identification and Management**:

- Identify, assess, and document risks related to the employment and welfare of both white-collar and blue-collar workers.
- Propose mitigation strategies and action plans to address identified risks.
- Document risks and mitigations in the relevant company tools and processes.
- ** Stakeholder Collaboration**:

- Collaborate with joint venture (JV) partners to align welfare policies and practices.
- Work closely with clients and subcontractors to ensure adherence to established welfare standards.
- Ensuring contractual follow-up at each new contract.
- Assist in the onboarding of subcontractors and suppliers to promote and audit the rules and regulations.
- ** Auditing and Reporting**:

- Establish regular audit schedules to monitor compliance with welfare policies and procedures (i.e. accommodation, remuneration, recruitment practices, safety, training, freedom of movement).
- Prepare detailed reports on audit findings, highlight areas for improvement, and recommend corrective actions.
- Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure sustained compliance.
- ** Communication and Reporting**:

- Report regularly to local project management, central office in the Middle East, and HQ on welfare initiatives, risks, audit results, and mitigation plans.
- Maintain clear and continuous communication with key stakeholders to address any concerns or updates related to welfare practices.
- ** Compliance Assurance**:

- Ensure that company welfare practices meet both local regulations and international standards, particularly related to ESG criteria and fair labor agreements.
- ** Training and Awareness**:

- Organize training sessions and workshops for own employees and partners to promote understanding and compliance with welfare policies and procedures.
- ** Program Review and Enhancement**:

- Regularly review and update welfare programs to ensure they meet company & employees' needs and align with organizational goals.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best local practices in employee welfare and support.
- ** Employee Liaison and Communication**:

- Act as a liaison between employees and management to address welfare-related concerns and feedback.
- Communicate welfare program details effectively through various channels, including meetings, newsletters, and digital platforms.
- Establish an internal network of workers representation to detect and address concerns and requests
- ** Collaboration and External Partnerships**:

- Collaborate with external service providers, community organizations, and health care professionals to enhance welfare services.
- Collaborate with group functions on the topics at hand.
- ** Data Analysis and Reporting**:

- Collect, analyze, and report on data related to welfare program usage and employee feedback.
- Prepare and present reports on program effectiveness and recommendations for improvements to senior management.

**Functie-eisen**
- Bachelor’s or Master degree in Human Resources, Social Work, Law, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a welfare, HR, or compliance role, preferably within