HR Transformation - PM

edari; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

edari in Dubai is seeking an experienced HR Transformation professional to support Hire-to-Retire (H2R) projects on an immediate-start four-month contract. The role focuses on translating the HR transformation agenda into executable plans and digitally enabled services across a complex, multi-vertical organisation.

The successful candidate will lead H2R project delivery, manage scope, timelines, risks and dependencies, design future-state processes, configure HR technology (HCM/ATS/ServiceNow),

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering HR transformation / Hire-to-Retire projects within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of HR Shared Services and HR Operations.
• Experience in programme and project management with delivery of transformation initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with HR technology and HCM platforms (HCM, ATS, ServiceNow).

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Hire-to-Retire (H2R) transformation projects from initiation through implementation.
• Manage scope, timelines, risks, issues and dependencies to keep delivery on track.
• Analyse current-state HR processes and design future-state processes for standardisation and automation.
• Gather requirements and support HR technology configuration; coordinate UAT.
• Develop HR analytics, dashboards and reporting to support decisions.
• Collaborate with change management and communications teams for adoption.

Skills

HR transformation

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

HR technology

UAT management

Analytics & reporting

Tools

ServiceNow

HCM platforms

ATS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HR Transformation professional to join a leading organisation in Dubai on an immediate-start contract, supporting the delivery of Hire-to-Retire (H2R) transformation projects and workstreams across Human Capital Services.

This is a hands-on transformation delivery role focused on translating the HR transformation agenda into executable plans, standardised processes and digitally enabled services across a complex, multi-vertical organisation.

This is on a 4 month contract basis.

Immediately Available Candidates will only be considered already based in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of assigned Hire-to-Retire (H2R) transformation projects and workstreams from initiation through to implementation.
• Manage project scope, timelines, stakeholders, risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring delivery remains on track.
• Analyse current-state HR processes and design future-state processes focused on standardisation, simplification, efficiency and automation.
• Gather and translate business requirements into clear functional requirements and support HCM/HR technology system configuration.
• Coordinate and manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test planning, execution, issue resolution and stakeholder sign-off.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and automation to deliver more efficient and digitally enabled HR services.
• Develop and present HR analytics, dashboards and reporting to support decision-making and demonstrate transformation outcomes.
• Work closely with change management and communications teams to support successful implementation and adoption.
• Partner with HR Shared Services, HR Operations, technology and business stakeholders to ensure solutions are practical, scalable and aligned with business requirements.
• Support process documentation, governance and continuous improvement across Human Capital Services.
• Act as a key problem solver, identifying delivery challenges and driving solutions across multiple stakeholders and dependencies.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering HR transformation / Hire-to-Retire projects within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of HR Shared Services and HR Operations.
• Experience in programme and project management, with a proven track record of delivering transformation initiatives.
• Strong capability in business process design, optimisation and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on experience with HR technology and HCM platforms, ideally including HCM, ATS and/or ServiceNow.
• Experience gathering requirements, supporting system configuration and managing UAT and implementation activities.
• Strong understanding of change management and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to develop and present HR analytics and management reporting.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to understand the wider business impact of transformation initiatives.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work across multiple business functions and senior stakeholders.