Human Resources Advisor

Jotun Middle East, India and Africa (MEIA); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Jotun Academy learning opportunities

Career development across geographies

Inclusive team culture

Team building and social activities

Job summary

Jotun MENA LLC in Dubai, UAE is seeking a proactive HR professional to join the MENA HR team. The role covers recruitment, onboarding, learning coordination, HR operations, compliance, and employee engagement across several countries. You will drive process improvements and leverage digital tools to enhance the employee experience.

Based in Dubai, this full-time role reports to the HR Manager MENA. A Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years in HR-related roles are required, with fluent English and

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Minimum 2 years experience in HR, administration, operations or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment administration and onboarding processes.
• Coordinate learning initiatives and HR operations activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support data quality initiatives.
• Assist with employee engagement, branding, and HR projects.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to meet deadlines.

Skills

English fluency

HR coordination

Documentation management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Copilot awareness

Power Automate

Job description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

We are looking for a proactive professional to join our MENA HR team. This role provides hands-on exposure to a wide range of HR activities across multiple countries, supporting recruitment, onboarding, learning coordination, HR operations, compliance, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

While this role includes a strong administrative and coordination component, we are also looking for someone who enjoys challenging existing ways of working, leveraging technology, and finding opportunities to improve efficiency and the employee experience.

This role is based in Dubai, UAE and reports to HR Manager MENA.

Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition

• Support recruitment administration and documentation and help deliver a positive candidate experience.
• Assist with employer branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns.

Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Coordinate onboarding activities and induction schedules.
• Support and promote the Buddy Programme.
• Identify opportunities to enhance and digitalize onboarding processes.

Learning & Development

• Coordinate learning initiatives and support learning administration.

HR Operations & Administration

• Support employee lifecycle activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation to support data quality initiatives including digitalization and process improvement projects.

Engagement, Employer Branding & Projects

• Support employee engagement and wellness activities.
• Assist with employer branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns.
• Contribute to HR projects, reporting, automation, and process improvement initiatives.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Fluent in English
• At least 2 years experience in HR, administration, operations, business support, project coordination, analytics, or similar fields.

Personal Qualities

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable managing administrative and coordination tasks
• Proactive and solution-oriented
• Curious about technology, AI, and process improvement
• Professional and able to handle confidential information responsibly
• Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and deadlines
• Eager to learn and contribute beyond day-to-day activities

Experience with tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint, or other digital solutions would be an advantage but is not essential.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun MENA LLC

Location:

Dubai, UAE

Reports To:

HR Manager MENA

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy)

13.09.2026

WHO WE ARE

Jotun's story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.

Jotun's company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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