HR Business Advisor - Associate

JPMorganChase; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader is seeking an HR Business Advisor Associate to join their Dubai team. This role offers the chance to drive strategic HR solutions while partnering with leaders to foster an inclusive culture and drive business success. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 years of HR experience and demonstrate excellent communication skills in Arabic and English. The position involves advising management on employee relations and collaborating with various teams to enhance the employee experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant HR experience.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence HR strategies.
• Proven capability to manage across a large global organization.

Responsibilities

• Advise and consult with management on employee relations.
• Partner with business leaders to identify HR priorities.
• Support annual performance management processes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills in Arabic

Excellent communication skills in English

Strong consulting skills

Influencing skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Join us and unlock your potential as an HR Business Advisor Associate. You will have the opportunity to grow your career, develop your skills, and make a meaningful impact on our team and the wider organization. At JP Morgan Chase, you are empowered to drive change, collaborate with talented colleagues, and help shape our inclusive culture. Experience career mobility and continuous learning as you support our business priorities. Your contributions will help us deliver excellence for our people and our clients.

As an HR Business Advisor Associate in the Bahrain HR team, you will partner with us to deliver strategic HR solutions that drive business success. You will work closely with leaders and colleagues across multiple functions, supporting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. Your role will empower you to influence key HR initiatives and help shape the employee experience. Together, we will create an environment where you can thrive and make a difference. You will play a vital part in supporting our people and advancing our business priorities.

Job responsibilities

• Advise and consult with management on employee relations, staffing, compensation, and organizational development.
• Partner with business leaders to identify HR priorities and deliver effective solutions.
• Support annual performance management, including objective setting and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with recruitment teams to address resource needs and drive talent acquisition.
• Maintain awareness of market trends to anticipate retention and recruitment risks.
• Assist in compensation and benefits processes, ensuring fairness and competitiveness.
• Manage HR records and reporting activities in line with global and regional standards.
• Guide managers and employees through employee relations issues and leave of absence cases.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives that strengthen organizational culture and values.
• Ensure compliance with local employment legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional HR projects to support business growth and operational excellence.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant HR experience.
• Knowledge of Bahrain labor laws and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Strong consulting, influencing, and negotiation skills across HR disciplines.
• Demonstrated business acumen and experience operating as a business leader.
• Ability to partner with colleagues to influence HR strategies and practices.
• Exceptional judgment and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven capability to manage across a large, global organization.
• Experience building strong, collaborative relationships in a matrix environment.
• Ability to coach employees and management through complex issues.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience supporting HR in the financial services industry.
• Familiarity with HR systems and data analytics.
• Experience with employee engagement and organizational development initiatives.
• Ability to drive change and support transformation projects.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Human Resources plays a critical role in driving the employee experience, shaping the firm's culture and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are a strategic partner to the business - working with leaders across the firm to hire, develop and retain the best people and help meet business goals. Together, we foster a work environment in which our people are supported, feel like they belong and are able to make an impact through their work. We develop and deliver a suite of products and services that help make JPMorgan Chase an employer of choice and drive our business forward.