Human Resources Business Partner

Geely Auto Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Geely Auto Middle East in Dubai is seeking an experienced HR leader to run full-cycle HR operations for the Middle East division. You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and compensation & benefits while aligning with Geely's global policies and local market practices.

The role requires strong UAE labour law knowledge, multi-country support, and collaboration with management to drive training, engagement, and talent development across the UAE, Qatar,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in HR, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of HR and administration experience, with UAE experience preferred.
• Fluent English and Mandarin required; Arabic is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of UAE labour law and immigration procedures.
• Familiar with HRIS systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle HR operations for the Middle East division based in Dubai.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and compensation & benefits.
• Ensure UAE labour law compliance, visa, and permit processes.
• Collaborate with regional teams to drive training, development, and employee engagement.

Skills

HR management

Communication

Multicultural sensitivity

Independent work

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The ideal candidate will have experience in all areas related to the human resources field. They should be comfortable onboarding new candidates and collecting necessary background information as well as assisting employees while at work. This candidate should work closely with management in order to provide training for employees and establish ways to increase employee engagement.

Responsibilities

1. 1. HR Management & Operations: Lead full-cycle HR operations for the Middle East division based in Dubai, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and compensation & benefits administration, ensuring alignment with Geely's global HR policies and local market practices.
2. 2. Local Compliance & Government Relations: Ensure full compliance with UAE labor law, immigration regulations, GOSA (social insurance), WPS (Wage Protection System), and other statutory requirements. Maintain effective relationships with relevant government authorities (MOHRE, DED, GDRFA, etc.) and manage all visa, labor card, and permit processes.
3. 3. Talent Acquisition & Development: Drive local and expatriate recruitment for the Middle East division, build talent pipelines for key positions across regional markets (UAE, Qatar, Iraq, etc.), and implement training & development programs to build local team capability.
4. 4. Cross-border HR Support: Provide HR and administrative support to Geely's Middle East regional teams (Qatar, Iraq, Saudi, etc.), including policy rollout, headcount planning, budget management, and serving as the HR business partner to the Middle East leadership team.

Qualifications

1. 1. Education: Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related fields.
2. 2. Experience: 5+ years of HR and administration experience, with at least 2 years in the UAE market. Automotive industry experience is preferred. Experience supporting multi-country operations in the Middle East is a strong plus.
3. 3. Language: English and Chinese Mandarin as working language (mandatory). Arabic is a plus.
4. 4. Knowledge: Solid understanding of UAE labor law, immigration procedures, and local employment practices. Familiar with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office suite.
5. 5. Competencies: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, cultural sensitivity, ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and high integrity in handling confidential information.