IFS Graduate Programme - R&Q - UAE Nationals Only (Dubai)

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

Job summary

A global professional services firm seeks an Associate in Dubai, UAE for managing HR operations. Responsibilities include employee lifecycle management and serving as a primary HR contact. Ideal candidates will excel in communication, active listening, and conflict resolution, while being adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Additional benefits include a flexible working model and comprehensive medical coverage.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Holistic wellbeing initiatives

Medical cover

Employee life insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to apply a learning mindset and take ownership of development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives and needs of others.
• Commit to building commercial awareness within the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage the employee lifecycle and HR processes effectively.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for HR-related inquiries.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.

Skills

Active Listening

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Emotional Regulation

Tools

HR Software

Job description

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Specialism

IFS - Human Capital (HC)

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in people operations primarily focus on managing the people lifecycle and the day‑to‑day operational tasks related to managing employees. This includes activities such as employee onboarding, offboarding, payroll, and benefits administration, absence management, employee record‑keeping, compliance with labour laws and regulations and managing employee inquiries and issues. These individuals enable HR processes and systems to run smoothly in order to efficiently support our workforce.

Those in human resource operations at PwC will focus on all areas of Human Resources and the business in executing Human Resources related transactions and administrative activities. You will be a primary HR point of contact in the resolution escalation or routing of inquiries as needed in line with HR protocols and guidelines as well as be part of a team of problem solvers that help solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

Human‑led Tech‑powered

Driven by curiosity you are a reliable contributing member of a team. In our fast‑paced environment you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm you build a brand for yourself opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) uphold the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.

Discover your future with us

Our programme won’t just help you build the practical experience needed to develop a successful career but will also give you the opportunity to complete a professional qualification during your journey such as ACCA. We also offer a wide range of employee benefits differing by location including:

• Flexible working model
• Holistic wellbeing initiatives and programmes
• Medical cover and employee life insurance

We are PwC Middle East.

Our business makes change happen. With around 8000 people across 12 countries in the Middle East you’ll play a part in building a human‑led tech‑powered future. We operate regionally connecting more than 295,000 people across the globe bringing together unique knowledge and experiences.

At PwC we are a community of solvers where every individual plays an important role in shaping the future of our firm, clients, and communities. We seek individuals who excel in their roles and embody our core behaviours working together to create a better tomorrow. Our commitment to Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes from our PwC Professional framework defines how we deliver on our purpose and strategy serving our clients and living our values in every interaction. Trusted Leadership emphasises building trust, delivering sustained outcomes, and demonstrating courage and honesty especially during challenging times. Distinctive Outcomes focus on excellence, collaboration, and inclusiveness ensuring our work adds value, meaning, and purpose. By integrating these principles into our daily operations we ensure that our efforts are aligned with our values and objectives. Thus we are looking for candidates who are self‑aware, collaborative, committed to continuous learning, and dedicated to delivering quality and integrity.

Ready to transform the Middle East Submit your application today!

Education

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Certifications

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Required Skills

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Communication, Confidential Information Handling, Conflict Resolution, Coordinating Staff, Data Quality, Documentation Administration, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Data Management, Employee Engagement Strategies, Employee Life Cycle, Employee Relations, Employee Terminations, HR Software, Human Resources (HR) Metrics, Human Resources (HR) Policies, Human Resources (HR) Service Delivery, Human Resources (HR) Shared Services, Human Resources Assistance, Human Resources Management (HRM), Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, 6 more

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Yes

Government Clearance Required

No

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