Job Summary:
Our client is a well-established multinational company operating from Abu Dhabi, with a multicultural workforce and an international operational environment. The organization works closely with its overseas headquarters and requires a hands-on HR professional who can independently manage day-to-day HR activities while ensuring alignment with local requirements and corporate standards. The HR Generalist will be responsible for supporting and managing the full spectrum of HR activities for a workforce of 100+ employees. The role requires a practical, hands-on HR professional with strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, awareness of employment regulations across the GCC, and previous experience working within a multinational organization. The successful candidate should be comfortable working independently, taking ownership of HR matters, coordinating with headquarters, and supporting employees and management across different HR functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day HR operations.
- Ensure HR practices and employee matters are handled in accordance with UAE Labour Law and company policies.
- Maintain good awareness of labour and employment practices across the GCC region.
- Manage the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer coordination and hiring.
- Handle multiple vacancies simultaneously across different functions and levels.
- Coordinate employee onboarding, induction and related documentation.
- Support employer branding initiatives, including participation in university career fairs and recruitment events.
- Manage and coordinate practical payroll activities, ensuring employee information and payroll inputs are accurate and up to date.
- Support employee relations and general HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Maintain employee records and HR documentation accurately and confidentially.
- Coordinate and communicate regularly with the company's international headquarters on HR matters and reporting requirements.
- Provide HR guidance and operational support to employees and management.
- Work independently, take ownership of HR responsibilities and handle priorities with minimal day-to-day supervision.
- Support an international and multicultural workforce.
- Travel internationally when required for business purposes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or a related discipline.
- A Western educational background would be an advantage, but is not mandatory.
- Strong hands-on HR Generalist experience, preferably gained within a multinational/international organization.
- Proven experience supporting or managing a workforce of 100+ employees.
- Strong working knowledge of UAE Labour Law.
- Awareness and understanding of GCC employment/labour practices.
- Strong regional recruitment experience with the ability to manage several vacancies simultaneously.
- Practical experience in payroll.
- Previous experience in employee onboarding and employer branding activities.
- Experience working with and reporting to an overseas/international headquarters.
- Excellent command of English.
- Comfortable working within a multicultural and international operational environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple HR responsibilities.
- Self-motivated and capable of operating independently without constant supervision.
- Must have no restrictions on international business travel, particularly within the GCC.
