The Company:

The client of Acteon, with over 140,000 employees and a presence in 100 countries, is a global leader in Construction and Civil Engineering projects, developing and operating a unique portfolio of transport infrastructures and public facilities concessions. Working on several major projects on Russia, they are now looking for a HR Manager / Director in Moscow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Defining HR strategy for the company in consultation with the CFO
• Managing and administer company programs, policies and procedures
• Recommending new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of HR services performed
• Sourcing experienced candidates for placement and hiring consideration
• Creating a pipeline of potential new hires for future consideration
• Coordinating mobility cases
• Managing all expat related matters
• Responding to employee inquiries
• Conducting exit interviews
• Overseeing business unit training schedule; provide input into training budget; suggest training for employee development
• Conducting HR-related trainings
• Serving as liaison with outside counsel on employment-related matters
• Establishing a system and processes for effective HR controlling
• Working on succession/progression planning; monitor career pathing program
• Managing visa and employment permit topics
• Managing payroll of local employees

Key Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8 years of progressive human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Construction and/or infrastructure related experience is strongly preferred
• Experience at multinational corporations and proven track record in expat management
• The position requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization
• Should be a self-starter and have strong management and leadership skills, and be capable of managing projects and tasks successfully to completion
• Must be highly accountable and able to manage and train subordinates within the organization
• Must be flexible, willing to travel when required, and have excellent presentation skills
• Native Russian, fluent English, French as a big plus