Corporate Support Services | HR Associate

RSM UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive and diverse work environment

Job summary

RSM UAE is seeking an HR Associate to assist with employee onboarding and relations. You'll serve as a key point of contact for new joiners, ensuring a smooth transition into the firm, and support various HR functions, including policy development and performance management.

This role demands strong administrative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a knowledge of UAE employment law. You will also facilitate employee engagement activities and support continuous improvement initiatives within HR.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• A keen interest in UAE employment law.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the hiring and onboarding process.
• Provide HR support and respond to inquiries.
• Administer performance management processes.
• Facilitate employee engagement events and training.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Report writing

Knowledge of UAE employment law

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

Role Overview

As an HR Associate, you will play a vital role in welcoming new employees to our organization and ensuring a smooth transition as they start their career journey with RSM UAE. You will facilitate the onboarding process and provide support across a range of employee relations matters as required. This dynamic role will involve supporting other service lines such as business development activities, including marketing campaigns and RSM brand champion initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the hiring process.
• Participate in the onboarding process:
  • Serve as a point of contact for new joiners, addressing questions, clarifications, and concerns during onboarding.
  • Coordinate and conduct new hire orientations and onboarding experiences aiming to provide a successful and engaging career with the firm.
  • Prepare and send comprehensive onboarding emails and materials to new joiners, including firm policies, benefits details, employee agreements and other required forms.
  • Collaborate with various teams to ensure IT necessities, laptop, and access are ready for new joiners.
  • Assist in the improvement of onboarding programs by identifying areas for enhancement and efficiency.
• Participate in the HR process by:
  • Assist with the provision of advice across a range of HR and Employee Relations topics.
  • Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding HR policies/procedures and provide guidance.
  • Develop and process contracts of employment and employment policies & procedures in line with UAE federal laws, other local requirements and RSM UAE HR policies.
  • Suggest improvements in the employment policies.
• Participate in performance reviews and training by:
  • Administer performance management processes such as probation confirmation, appraisal etc.
  • Prepare reports and analyze data as required.
  • Follow up on employees training and CPD requirements.
• Undertake any other tasks and responsibilities as required from time to time:
  • Facilitate monthly, quarterly and annual employee engagement events and activities such as annual dinner, team building etc.
  • Track participation statistics ensuring continued success of all events and training programs.
  • Ensure compliance with UAE Federal, Emirates Local Laws and RSM UAE policy at all times.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Must Have Requirements

• A people person with strong administrative and communication skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills with attention to details.
• A working knowledge and/or keen interest in UAE employment law.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.

Nice To Have Requirements

• Experience in a multicultural business environment.
• Minimum of 6 month to 12 months in HR admin/operational experience.
• Possess logical thinking and creativity.
• Proficient in spoken and written Arabic.
• A UAE National.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Onboarding Efficiency: Complete 100% of new hire onboarding tasks (documentation, IT setup, orientation) within 3 business days of start date; achieve ≥90% positive feedback from new joiners on onboarding experience.
• HR Service Responsiveness: Respond to employee/manager HR inquiries within 1 business day with accurate, policy-aligned guidance; maintain ≥95% satisfaction on HR support interactions.
• Compliance & Accuracy: Ensure 100% of employment contracts, policies, and onboarding materials comply with UAE Federal/Local labour laws and firm HR policies; zero compliance errors in documented outputs.
• Process Support & Reporting: Submit performance management reports, training trackers, and engagement event summaries on time (100% deadline adherence); proactively identify ≥1 process improvement suggestion per quarter.
• Engagement & Participation: Support successful delivery of ≥90% of planned employee engagement events; achieve ≥75% staff participation in key initiatives (e.g., orientations, training, team activities).

Perks And Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health insurance per UAE regulations.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Supportive and diverse work environment.