HR Generalist

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HR Generalist to support HR operations across international offices located in the UAE, KSA, Europe, and China. This role involves managing employee lifecycles, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and enhancing employee experiences globally, contributing to the overall HR objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR operations across multiple regions.
• Strong knowledge of local labor laws.
• Proven track record in recruitment and employee management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee lifecycle including onboarding and offboarding.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws across regions.
• Support performance review cycles and employee development programs.

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Employee Lifecycle Management

HR Compliance

Recruitment Coordination

Performance Management

HR Projects Support

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

We are seeking a proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented HR Generalist to support and coordinate HR operations across our international offices. Based in the UAE, this role will play a critical part in driving consistency and excellence in our people practices across the UAE, KSA, Europe, and China. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with local labor laws, foster a cohesive employee experience globally, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to support business and HR objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Oversee the employee journey across all regions, including onboarding, offboarding, contract management, and maintaining accurate HR records.
• Supervise regional HR administration and payroll functions (executed by internal teams or external providers).

HR Compliance

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies in each jurisdiction, in collaboration with local legal and HR advisors as needed.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory changes impacting employment practices across operating regions.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Partner with hiring managers to coordinate recruitment activities and support end-to-end hiring processes.
• Facilitate seamless onboarding experiences that reflect the company’s culture and standards.

Performance & Development

• Support performance review cycles, employee development programs, and training initiatives.
• Contribute to employee engagement and recognition efforts across global offices.

Payroll & Benefits Coordination

• Liaise with internal teams and external providers to ensure timely and accurate payroll and benefits administration in each region.
• Maintain oversight on global compensation and benefits alignment, escalating issues as needed.

Policy & Culture Alignment

• Help promote a cohesive company culture while respecting local customs and practices.
• Support the rollout and communication of HR policies, ensuring understanding and adoption across teams.

HR Projects & Business Support

• Lead or contribute to global HR initiatives including process improvements, employee satisfaction programs, HR systems enhancement, and other cross-functional projects.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers, providing day-to-day HR support and guidance.