Associate People Business Partner

Ounass; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Professional development opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Ounass is seeking an Associate HR Business Partner to support People & Culture initiatives across the business in Dubai. You will cover talent acquisition, employee services, engagement, and learning, partnering with leaders to align HR with business priorities.

This role involves remote and office-based teams and emphasizes data-informed decisions and process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's in HR, 4–6 years of HR experience, strong policy knowledge, and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• 4–6 years of HR experience, preferably in a dynamic setting.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment laws.
• Experience with end-to-end recruitment and talent retention.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of People & Culture initiatives across a function.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for remote and office-based roles.
• Provide day-to-day HR support across the employee lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Shared Services and HR team to deliver processes.
• Advise on HR policies, procedures, and compliance.
• Support employee relations and resolve issues appropriately.
• Identify development needs and coordinate learning initiatives.
• Plan and deliver engagement, wellbeing, and team activities.
• Lead HR projects from planning to execution with cross-functional teams.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to improve HR processes and experience.
• Analyse HR metrics and produce reports to inform decisions.
• Coordinate with external vendors for recruitment, learning, wellbeing.
• Support employer branding and recruitment campaigns.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Employee Relations

Learning & Development

HR Policies

Data & Analytics

Project Coordination

english proficiency

Stakeholder Management

AI in HR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview -

The Associate HR Business Partner will support the delivery of People & Culture initiatives across an assigned business function. Covering the complete employee lifecycle, the role includes talent acquisition, employee services, engagement, employee relations, learning initiatives, HR projects, and process improvement. Working closely with business leaders, managers, and colleagues across remote and office-based teams, the successful candidate will help create a consistent and engaging employee experience while ensuring People & Culture practices remain aligned with business priorities and company policies.

What You’ll Be Doing -

• Supporting the alignment and delivery of People & Culture initiatives against wider business objectives
• Managing end-to-end recruitment for remote and office-based positions, partnering with hiring managers to attract and appoint high-quality talent
• Building trusted relationships with leaders, managers, and employees and providing day-to-day HR support throughout the employee lifecycle
• Working closely with HR Shared Services and the wider People & Culture team to ensure HR processes, policies, and employee services are delivered effectively
• Guiding managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices while promoting consistency and compliance across the business
• Supporting employee relations matters and working with managers and employees to resolve people-related issues fairly and appropriately
• Identifying employee development needs and coordinating learning initiatives that support individual and business growth
• Planning and delivering employee engagement, wellbeing, and team initiatives that strengthen culture and collaboration
• Leading assigned People & Culture projects from planning through to execution, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes
• Using AI-powered tools, automation, and digital HR solutions to simplify processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the employee experience
• Preparing and analysing HR metrics and reports to support data-informed decisions and People & Culture priorities
• Coordinating with external vendors and service providers across recruitment, learning, wellbeing, engagement, and other HR initiatives
• Supporting employer-branding and recruitment campaigns that strengthen our employer value proposition and attract talented candidates
• Contributing ideas and recommendations that continuously improve People & Culture processes and services

What We’re Looking For -

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 4–6 years of relevant HR experience, ideally within a fast-paced and evolving organisation
• Good understanding of HR policies, procedures, and recognised best practices
• Familiarity with applicable employment laws and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of end-to-end recruitment, talent acquisition, and employee-retention practices
• Understanding of performance-management processes and employee development
• Awareness of organisational culture, structure, and change-management principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage employees and leaders at all levels
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management capabilities
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address HR matters thoughtfully and practically
• Strong organisation and project-coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• An interest in AI, automation, and digital solutions that improve HR processes and employee experiences
• A collaborative, trustworthy, and customer-focused approach
• Proficiency in English

What We Offer -

• Dynamic and collaborative workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.
• Employee discounts and access to exclusive product promotions.