Human Resources Advisor

Tidewater; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidewater in Dubai seeks an HR Advisor to deliver frontline onshore HR support for the Middle East and West Africa regions. The role covers recruitment, training and development, absence and performance management, and HR projects as part of a generalist HR function.

Based in the Dubai office, this on-site position operates Mon–Fri, supporting managers and employees across the workforce to ensure compliance, effective HR administration and a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good understanding of UAE or West Africa employment law.
• Experience delivering frontline HR support in an operational business

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employment records and payroll documents.
• Provide HR advice to managers and employees on operational employment best practice and legal compliance.
• Assist in development and review of HR policies and procedures.
• Manage employee leave and attendance processes and Occupational Health referrals as required.
• Process visa/work permit applications in full regulatory compliance.
• Support training and development programmes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Employment law understanding UAE/West 

Education

Business degree or equivalent

HR Management postgraduate qualification or equivalent

Job description

Tidewater owns and operates one of the largest fleets Offshore Support Vessels in the industry, with over 70 years of experience supporting offshore energy exploration and production activities worldwide.

Tidewater is dedicated to supporting our customers globally, with the highest level of service using our best assets, our people and our vessels. We deliver these services with the highest level of operational performance to include safety for our people, compliance with all laws and regulations and respect for the environment and local communities in which we work.

The Role

The HR Advisor will provide front line onshore HR Support to our Middle East and West Africa regions. Working across the whole employee life cycle this role will support the administration and delivery of recruitment, training & development, absence management, performance management and HR projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to broaden their experience in a generalist HR role.

Base Location

This role will work from our Dubai office.

Working Pattern

Mon – Fri office based

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate end to end recruitment and onboarding activities, delivering a seamless candidate and new joiner experience
• Manage and maintain accurate employment records & HR systems, including preparation of employment contracts and payroll related documents.
• Provide HR advice & guidance to managers and employee on front line operational employment best practice & legal compliance.
• Assist HR Manager with the development, implementation and periodic review of HR policies and procedures
• Manage employee leave and absence processes, including administration of our employee leave App, updating and maintaining secure employee records and facilitating Occupational Health referrals as required.
• Processing of visa / work permit applications in full regulatory compliance
• Support HR Manager in the planning & delivery of employee training and development programmes
• Work closely with Managers to deliver best practice in employee performance management
• Support HR Manager with employee relations processes where required
• Conducting exit interviews, analyse trends and feedback and provide recommendations to support employee retention
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the employee experience and support business objectives

Skills, knowledge and qualifications

• A business degree or equivalent is required
• Must already hold or be actively working towards a Hurman Resources Management post graduate qualification or equivalent
• Must have 2-3 Years in delivering front end HR support to operational business
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must demonstrate a good understanding of employment law in UAE or West Africa

Package

Tidewater offer a competitive salary together with all standard UAE benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recognise the value of having an inclusive and diverse workplace. We promote diversity, equity and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

All applicants must currently hold the right to work and reside in the UAE.