Employee Relations Specialist

Kingston Stanley; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy organization is seeking an Employee Engagement Specialist in Sharjah to enhance workplace culture and drive employee engagement. This high-impact role involves designing engagement strategies, managing employee relations, and collaborating with international teams. Candidates should possess 8-10 years of HR experience and a relevant Bachelor's degree.

Benefits

Family benefits including schooling

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience.
• Demonstrated success in employee engagement and internal communications.
• Experience working across multiple geographies is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement holistic employee engagement strategies.
• Lead planning and execution of townhalls and employee events.
• Provide guidance on HR policies and maintain compliance with UAE labor law.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Human Resources

Job description

We're Hiring: Specialist – Employee Engagement | Sharjah

Location: Sharjah, UAE

Languages: Fluent Arabic & English required

Salary: up to 25kplus family benefits including schooling

Are you passionate about building a strong workplace culture, driving employee engagement, and enhancing the employee experience across borders? We’re looking for an experienced Employee Engagement Specialist to join a respected energy organization with operations in Sharjah, London, Baghdad, and Erbil.

This is a high-impact role where you'll work closely with the Head of Employee Engagement and leadership teams to foster a connected, motivated, and engaged workforce.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Design and implement holistic employee engagement strategies aligned with business goals.
• Support internal HR communications, employee well-being initiatives, recognition programs, and corporate culture development.
• Lead the planning and execution of townhalls, team-building activities, social gatherings, and employee events.
• Serve as a key point of contact for employee relations — managing policies, employee concerns, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Provide guidance on HR policies and maintain compliance with UAE labor law and internal governance.
• Coordinate with international branch offices to ensure consistent HR practices across all locations.
• Collaborate with communications teams to craft impactful internal messaging and drive company-wide engagement campaigns.

Who We’re Looking For:

• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience,
• Demonstrated success in employee engagement, internal communications, and HR operations.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Human Resources (MBA from a top-tier university is a plus).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working across multiple geographies is highly desirable.
• Must be a confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels of the business.

DUE TO THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED