Human Resources Generalist

TXM Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Dubai is seeking a proactive HR Generalist with a strong finance background. This role involves managing HR operations while supporting financial processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Responsibilities include managing the employee lifecycle, collaborating on payroll and budgeting, and developing training programs for financial literacy. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 3 years of HR experience with financial exposure. Competitive salary and standard UAE benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Standard UAE benefits: visa sponsorship, health insurance, annual leave, flight allowance every 2 years

Growth opportunities in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years in HR roles with strong exposure to financial processes.
• Experience with payroll, budgeting, and reporting.
• Knowledge of organized restructuring or M&A is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Collaborate with finance teams on payroll and budgeting.
• Develop training programs to enhance financial literacy among employees.

Skills

Proficiency in HRIS (Workday, SAP or similar)

Financial software (QuickBooks, Excel)

Strong analytical and reporting skills

Solid knowledge of UAE labor laws

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Workday

SAP

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Our client, a leading financial services firm in Dubai, is seeking a proactive HR Generalist with a strong finance background to manage HR operations while supporting financial processes. This role is ideal for someone who can bridge HR management with financial insight, ensuring HR strategies are fully aligned with organizational and fiscal goals.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations

• Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and offboarding.
• Implement HR policies and ensure compliance with UAE Labor Law and industry regulations.
• Drive performance management, engagement, and learning initiatives.

Finance Integration

• Collaborate with finance teams on payroll, benefits administration, and budgeting.
• Analyze HR financial metrics (headcount costs, attrition expenses, etc.) to recommend cost-optimized strategies.
• Support compensation structuring, incentive design, and financial audits of HR records.
• Partner with finance on staffing forecasts, workforce planning, and aligning HR initiatives with fiscal objectives.

Cross-Functional & Strategic

• Develop training programs to enhance financial literacy among managers and employees.
• Contribute to HR strategy during growth, restructuring, or M&A activities.
• Explore HR systems improvements, with interest/experience in AI-driven HR tools considered an advantage.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience: 3+ years in HR roles with strong exposure to financial processes (payroll, budgeting, reporting).

Skills

• Proficiency in HRIS (Workday, SAP, or similar) and financial software (QuickBooks, Excel).
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with financial acumen.
• Solid knowledge of UAE labor laws and accounting principles.
• Preferred Certifications: SHRM-CP, PHR, CFA, or CPA.
• Preferred Background: Prior experience in financial services, corporate finance, or consulting.
• Exposure to organizational restructuring or M&A is a plus.

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary
• Standard UAE benefits: visa sponsorship, health insurance, annual leave, and flight allowance every 2 years
• Growth opportunities in a dynamic, fast-expanding financial services firm
• Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking company leveraging HR systems and AI tools