Assistant Manager - Culture & Engagement

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company- SEHA - شركة أبوظبي للخدمات الصحية - صحة; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services organization in Abu Dhabi seeks an HR professional for a mid-level role focused on driving employee engagement and cultural change. The candidate will manage engagement surveys, support action planning, and collaborate with teams to enhance the employee experience. Required qualifications include a degree in Human Resources and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience focusing on employee engagement or related HR disciplines.
• Experience managing multiple projects successfully.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee engagement surveys from start to finish.
• Lead action planning and communication for employee engagement.
• Collaborate with HR teams to integrate engagement strategies.

Skills

Employee engagement

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources or related fields

Job description

Role Responsibilities:

Responsible for supporting and driving an integrated culture and engagement strategy. Map the Group’s key employee engagement fundamentals & differentiators, define strategies for collecting employee feedback, and lead Group-wide responses.

This is an interesting and varied mid-level role with multiple responsibilities, suitable for an HR professional eager to build their career at SEHA with a focus on tools, processes, and initiatives that drive engagement and cultural change. The candidate will help create the best possible experiences for our people. The right candidate will have a passion for leading continuous improvement and developing our people and culture.

This role does not have direct management responsibilities but involves mentoring others, influencing, and collaborating within and outside the immediate team.

Key Tasks:

1. Project manage employee engagement surveys (end-to-end) in partnership with external providers.
2. Lead engagement action planning and communication, supporting regional HR teams as needed.
3. Identify ‘critical moments’ in the employee journey where engagement can be maximized; review existing tools and information, identify gaps, and support culture change.
4. Assist management in defining and growing the company’s culture.
5. Support survey implementation, action planning, and goal setting, ensuring leadership has insights to foster positive change and effective communication; identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
6. Collaborate with People & Organization teams to embed engagement strategies across the Employee Cycle, including recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding programs.
7. Develop employee events and networks to enhance personal development and promote diversity and inclusion.
8. Oversee social activities and performance update events.
9. Review recognition programs, identify gaps, and suggest improvements or leverage existing programs.
10. Implement initiatives to drive culture change and engagement aligned with our values.

Compliance:

• Ensure consistent compliance with facility policies, procedures, and practices, aligning with SEHA policies.
• Complete and maintain regulatory requirements, including licensure, certification, and mandatory training within set timeframes.

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources or related fields.

Experience:

Required: At least 5 years of professional experience focusing on employee engagement, managing multiple projects, employee experience, or related HR disciplines.