Human Resources Specialist

Al Tariq; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Tariq in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced HR professional to lead performance management, recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. You will ensure policy compliance, manage HR records, and support workforce planning in a dynamic, multilingual environment.

The role requires strong knowledge of UAE labor laws, robust communication, and proficiency with SAP and HRIS. You will drive engagement initiatives, analyze people data, and partner with leaders to strengthen

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 5+ years HR experience with senior or specialist responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labour laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to OHSE legislations, standards and the Organization Policy’s & Procedures.
• Manage end-to-end performance management cycle including goals, mid-year and annual reviews.
• Monitor performance review completion rates and ensure adherence to timelines.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on performance management processes and policies.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, surveys, recognition programmes, and wellbeing activities.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, candidate screening, interview scheduling, assessments, and offer management.
• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation; prepare employment letters and contracts.
• Support HR policies interpretation, investigations, disciplinary actions, and grievance management.
• Generate and analyse HR metrics related to recruitment, performance, engagement, turnover, and headcount.

Skills

Performance management

Recruitment

Employee relations

HR analytics

HR policy

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

SAP

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

• Adhere to OHSE legislations, standards and the Organization Policy’s & Procedures.
• Manage the end-to-end performance management cycle, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, annual reviews, calibration sessions, and performance reporting.
• Monitor performance review completion rates and ensure adherence to timelines.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on performance management processes and policies.
• Analyse performance data and identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, surveys, recognition programmes, and wellbeing activities.
• Analyse engagement feedback and develop action plans to improve employee experience and retention.
• Partner with leaders to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, assessments, and offer management.
• Act as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Support onboarding activities and ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
• Maintain accurate employee records and Human Resources documentation.
• Prepare employment letters, contracts, reports, and other Human Resources correspondence.
• Support employee relations matters, including policy interpretation, investigations, disciplinary actions, and grievance management.
• Coordinate learning and development activities and track training completion and effectiveness.
• Generate and analyse Human Resources metrics related to recruitment, performance, engagement, turnover, and headcount.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable labour regulations.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.
• Collaborate with managers and stakeholders to improve people processes and organisational effectiveness.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with professionalism and discretion.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Human Resources policies, systems, and employee programmes.
• Undertake additional Human Resources projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Human Resources.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of HR experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or specialist role.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.