HR Specialist - Engagement

Emirates Flight Catering; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Employee Engagement Manager to develop and implement initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction and promote a culture of inclusivity. The role involves daily management of employee engagement programs, collaboration with HR teams, and fostering a positive work environment. Ideal candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least six years of relevant experience in leading employee engagement and well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience in roles leading employee engagement and well-being.
• Experience in leading projects within employee engagement, organizational development, or well-being.
• Experience delivering training to diverse employee groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily administrative duties and employee engagement activities.
• Collaborate with vendors to execute HR-related programs.
• Design and facilitate events promoting company culture and values.
• Create engagement surveys and lead employee engagement strategy.
• Conduct research on Diversity and Inclusion best practices.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Sound judgment

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or other HR qualification

Job description

Job Purpose:

Develop, implement, and monitor employee engagement programs and initiatives across the EKFC organization and accommodations. The job holder will collaborate with internal stakeholders to design and execute programs that foster a positive work environment, enhance employee satisfaction, and promote a culture of engagement and inclusivity. Additionally, the role will develop Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives and create reward and recognition frameworks and programs to motivate and acknowledge employees' contributions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage daily administrative duties, trainings, workshops, wellness programs, social programs, and relevant employee engagement activities across EKFC and accommodations to enhance employee engagement and foster a culture of positivity and inclusivity.
2. Collaborate with relevant vendors to effectively execute HR-related programs and initiatives for the Company, ensuring seamless implementation of HR engagement initiatives across all areas of EKFC and accommodation.
3. Design, develop, and facilitate events and projects that promote the Company*s culture, mission, and values across EKFC and accommodation, leading to increased employee engagement and alignment with company values.
4. Collaborate with HRBPs to use employee feedback data to identify key areas and create action plans aligned with business needs, resulting in targeted improvements in employee satisfaction and performance across the entire organization.
5. Create, plan, and implement engagement surveys, and assist in leading the HR team in executing the Company*s employee engagement strategy, ensuring data-driven enhancements to employee engagement strategies across EKFC and accommodation.
6. Conduct research on best practices and support the design and implementation of the Company*s Diversity and Inclusion strategy to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace.
7. Manage EKFC reward frameworks and the annual recognition awards process, fostering a culture of recognizing and rewarding excellent performance through a well-maintained framework and program.
8. Design and implement initiatives to improve company culture and support employee well-being across EKFC and accommodation, including developing guidelines, implementation, coordination, and booking of company events for employee well-being and celebrations, such as sports/recreation clubs, leading to a healthier, more engaged workforce.
9. Ensure EKFC lives up to its Employee Value Proposition (EVP) by working cross-functionally within the HR team and evaluating practices to maintain a consistent and compelling EVP across the organization, including accommodation.
10. Create engagement content for internal communication platforms in collaboration with Corporate Communications to facilitate effective communication and increase employee engagement across EKFC and accommodation.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor*s degree or other HR qualification is required.

Work Experience

• Minimum 6 years* experience in roles leading employee engagement and wellbeing.
• Experience in leading projects within employee engagement, organizational development, or wellbeing.
• Experience delivering training to diverse employee groups.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong business partnership and influencing skills.
• Analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes in methods, approaches, and objectives.