GCC HR Generalist — Talent, Onboarding & Payroll

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Galadari Heavy Equipment Division is seeking a motivated HR Specialist to support our UAE, KSA & Qatar operations. The role requires an HR generalist who can manage day-to-day people operations and partner closely with the team. The HR Specialist reports to the Head of People & Culture.

The position involves recruitment, onboarding, payroll support and compliance across GCC, with a focus on workforce planning and nationalization goals. English fluency is required; Arabic is a strong advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 5+ years of HR generalist experience.
• Sound knowledge of UAE, KSA and Qatar labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical, operational and support roles.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline using proactive sourcing.
• Prepare offers, negotiate salaries, and align compensation with grading.
• Ensure adherence to recruitment budgets and labor law compliance.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction for new employees.
• Support payroll inputs and HR administrative processes.
• Assist managers with performance management and goal setting.
• Maintain HRIS data and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on workforce planning and nationalization goals.

Skills

HR Generalist

Recruitment

Stakeholder management

Labour law UAE/KSA

Payroll coordination

HRIS proficiency

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Galadari Heavy Equipment Division is seeking a motivated HR Specialist to support our UAE, KSA & Qatar operations. The role requires an HR generalist who can manage day-to-day people operations and partner closely with the team. The HR Specialist reports to the Head of People & Culture.

The position involves recruitment, onboarding, payroll support and compliance across GCC, with a focus on workforce planning and nationalization goals. English fluency is required; Arabic is a strong advantage.