HR Manager

Job Title HR Manager

Location Hassi Messaoud, Algeria

Employment Type Local Fixed-Term Employment Contract (CDD)

The HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating human resources activities, ensuring compliance with Algerian labour legislation, managing employee relations and supporting the effective implementation of HR policies and procedures. The role requires strong knowledge of local HR administration, payroll-related requirements, statutory obligations and workforce management, preferably within the Oil & Gas or industrial sectors.

Qualifications and Key Requirements:

Candidates must meet the following qualifications and professional requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management, Labour Law or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in Human Resources, including at least one (1) to two (2) years in an HR managerial, supervisory or coordination position.
• Practical knowledge of Algerian Labour Law (Law No. 90-11) and applicable employment regulations.
• Good understanding of CNAS procedures, IRG (Global Income Tax) and ANEM recruitment and registration requirements.
• Experience in HR administration, employee relations, personnel management and workforce coordination.
• Ability to manage HR documentation, employment contracts, employee records and administrative processes.
• Strong organisational, leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Language Requirements

• Arabic Fluent.
• French Working proficiency.
• English Working proficiency.

Preferred Industry Experience

Previous experience in one or more of the following environments will be considered a strong advantage:

• Oil & Gas industry.
• Industrial and construction projects.
• Hassi Messaoud and the Grand Sud region.
• Remote-site workforce management and personnel administration.

General Eligibility and Working Conditions:

• Algerian nationals only.
• Both male and female candidates are welcome to apply.
• Previous experience in Hassi Messaoud, Grand Sud or Oil & Gas and industrial sites is highly preferred.
• Candidates must be willing and available to work in Hassi Messaoud under their selected working arrangement.
• Local ANEM registration must be completed before the commencement of employment.
• All successful candidates will be employed under local fixed-term employment contracts (CDD).

Working Arrangements

Candidates must indicate their preferred working arrangement:

• Family Scheme Residential arrangement in accordance with the applicable family accommodation policy.
• 4×4 Rotation Four days on duty followed by four days off, subject to project requirements.

Recruitment Priorities:

Given the urgent nature of this recruitment, priority should be given to candidates who demonstrate:

• At least five years of relevant HR experience, with proven managerial or coordination responsibilities.
• Strong practical knowledge of Algerian Labour Law, CNAS, IRG and ANEM procedures.
• Previous experience managing HR activities in Oil & Gas, industrial or remote-site environments.
• Familiarity with workforce administration and employee management in Hassi Messaoud or the Grand Sud region.
• Availability to join within a short timeframe.
• Salary expectations aligned with the approved recruitment budget.
• Genuine willingness to relocate or work in Hassi Messaoud under the proposed working arrangements.