Arabic HR Business Partner

MENA Recruit Pty Ltd; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in Dubai as an HR Business Partner, where you will play a pivotal role in advising employee relations, managing performance assessments, and implementing benefits. Ideal candidates will have expertise in cross-cultural HR practices and a strong educational background, encompassing a commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in a corporate environment.
• Experience in gender equity, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is a plus.
• Experience with mentoring programs and resources.

Responsibilities

• Advise employees on firm policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the staff annual performance review process.
• Manage all leave processes and record absences.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills in Arabic

Strong written and oral communication skills in English

Cross-cultural skills and awareness

Ability to multi-task

Detail-oriented

Data critical mindset

Education

Degree level in related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

We are currently searching for an experienced Arabic professional services HR Business Partner to join their busy Dubai office.

They seek someone with judgment, discretion and the ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization. You will be advising across numerous offices in the region and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Employee Relations/ General HR:

• Advise employees of firm policies and procedures.
• Monitor employment legislation in both onshore and free zone environments and liaise with external employment counsel where needed.
• Assist with discipline and grievance issues in conjunction with relevant Partners/managers
• Periodic review and update of policies in line with legislative or Firm related changes and in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Produce documentation relating to employment (e.g. contracts, change in terms letters, references).
• Manage all leave processes including recording of absences.

Performance Management & Benefits

• Coordinate the professional staff annual performance review process.
• Support the performance management process of professional staff and legal staff as required.
• Complete market reviews and advise on salary and bonus processes as part of annual review process.
• Responsible for the administration of employee benefits including periodic review of benefit entitlements.

Requirements:

• Strong educational background. Degree level in related fields preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience, preferably in a corporate environment(s) with a significant level of responsibility. Experience and/or strong interest in gender equity, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are considered a plus.
• Cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, amongst others.
• Experience and proven success with mentoring programs and resources.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Can approach data with a critical mindset.
• Ability to multi-task and function comfortably under demanding deadlines.
• Team-oriented and disposition to collaborate with members from various Firm departments, committees and external organizations.
• Detail-oriented and able to complete tasks under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well in a matrix environment with more senior and junior individuals.
• High degree of discretion, confidentiality, maturity and cultural sensibility.
• Experience in using databases and Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

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