HR Generalist

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Visa sponsorship

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking an experienced HR Leader to partner with the Managing Director and Dubai leadership. The role encompasses HR policy development, governance, recruitment, employee relations, and UAE regulatory compliance.

You will drive policies, onboarding, and payroll processes while ensuring local compliance and effective stakeholder management across the UAE.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience within the UAE
• Proven experience establishing or developing HR functions in growing or new businesses
• Strong knowledge across Recruitment and onboarding, Employee relations, and Performance management
• Experience with Learning and development, Compensation and benefits, Payroll administration
• Strong understanding of UAE Labour Law and regulations, including free zones and mainland
• Experience managing visas, work permits and residency processes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
• Native Arabic speaker

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, code of conduct and governance frameworks
• Establish HR processes aligned with group standards while ensuring local compliance
• Build and maintain employee records, documentation and HR reporting
• Support the establishment of the Dubai office and related people processes
• Manage HR administration across the employee lifecycle
• Lead recruitment activities for the Dubai operation
• Coordinate recruitment agencies, candidates and hiring managers
• Design and implement onboarding programmes for new hires
• Support relocation and transfers of employees to Dubai
• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters
• Provide practical HR guidance to managers and employees
• Handle grievances and disciplinary matters per law and policy
• Manage payroll administration and benefits administration
• Coordinate annual compensation and salary review processes
• Support performance management and learning initiatives
• Identify opportunities to strengthen organisational capability and engagement
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and regulations
• Prepare and review employment contracts and documentation
• Manage visa, work permit and residency processes
• Liaise with government authorities, free zones and service providers
• Monitor legislative updates and advise management
• Act as trusted advisor to MD and leadership
• Maintain relationships with external providers and stakeholders
• Provide regular updates on employee matters and compliance requirements

Skills

HR Generalist

Recruitment

Employee relations

Performance management

Learning & development

Payroll administration

HR compliance

Visa & residency

Stakeholder management

MS Office

HRIS systems

Arabic language

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

Job description

The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team to build HR frameworks, implement policies and procedures, manage recruitment activity, and ensure compliance with UAE labour legislation and free zone regulations.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an HR professional who thrives in entrepreneurial environments, enjoys building processes and is comfortable balancing strategic thinking with operational execution.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established international energy and commodities group with a significant presence across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Description

HR Operations & Infrastructure

• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, code of conduct and governance frameworks.
• Establish HR processes aligned with group standards whilst ensuring local compliance.
• Build and maintain employee records, documentation and HR reporting.
• Support the establishment of the new Dubai office and associated people processes.
• Manage HR administration across the employee lifecycle.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Lead all recruitment activities for the growing Dubai operation.
• Partner closely with business leaders to identify talent requirements and hiring priorities.
• Coordinate recruitment agencies, candidates and hiring managers.
• Design and implement onboarding programmes for new hires.
• Support the relocation and transfer of employees from international offices into Dubai.

Employee Relations

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters.
• Provide practical HR guidance to managers and employees.
• Handle grievances, disciplinary matters and workplace issues in line with local legislation and company policy.
• Build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

• Support payroll administration and related controls.
• Manage employee benefits administration.
• Coordinate annual compensation and salary review processes.
• Support performance-related bonus administration and employee communications.

Performance Management & Development

• Coordinate performance management processes.
• Support learning and development initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen organisational capability and employee engagement.

Compliance & UAE Employment Regulation

• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and relevant regulations.
• Prepare and review employment contracts and supporting documentation.
• Manage visa, work permit and residency processes.
• Liaise with government authorities, free zone entities and external service providers.
• Monitor legislative updates and advise management on potential impacts.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and local leadership team.
• Maintain effective relationships with external providers and government stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates and recommendations on employee matters and compliance requirements.

Profile

• 10+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience within the UAE.
• Proven experience establishing or developing HR functions in a growing or newly established business.
• Strong practical knowledge across:
  • Recruitment and onboarding
  • Employee relations
  • Performance management
  • Learning and development
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Payroll administration
  • HR compliance
  • End-of-service processes
• Excellent understanding of UAE Labour Law.
• Practical experience working with free zones and mainland employment regulations.
• Experience managing visas, work permits and residency processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Native Arabic Speaker

Job Offer

Annual package: AED 450,000 - AED 500,000

• Medical insurance for employee, spouse and eligible dependents
• Company-sponsored employment visa
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing international organisation

Skills

Human Resources