Lead Specialist - HR

Mideast Data Systems; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Mideast Data Systems in Dubai is seeking a Lead HR Specialist to oversee end-to-end HR operations across multiple business units, providing strategic and operational support to management. You will lead recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and policy development, ensuring compliance with UAE Labour Law and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 5–7 years of HR experience, strong analytics, and the ability to partner with Finance, Legal and IT to drive

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of HR experience across multiple functions.
• Strong understanding of UAE Labour Law and local employment regulations.
• Good knowledge of HR policies, procedures and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance to line management on HR areas including recruitment, onboarding and employee relations.
• Conduct business trips to affiliates to handle HR matters.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle and onboarding formalities.
• Prepare HR dashboards, analyze KPIs and recommend solutions.
• Develop and monitor HR policies, SOPs, and job descriptions.
• Oversee performance appraisals to ensure fairness and consistency.
• Maintain HR data, records, attendance and leaves.
• Develop contracts for hires, promotions, transfers and terminations.
• Conduct exit interviews and identify trends for remedial action.
• Coordinate with Center of Excellence to meet employee and organizational needs.
• Partner with Finance, Legal and IT to achieve goals.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Performance management

HR policies

HR analytics

Tools

myMidis modules

Job description

Lead HR Specialist responsible for managing end-to-end HR operations across multiple business units, providing strategic and operational support to management across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, HR policies and employee engagement.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day guidance to line management on HR functional areas including recruitment, onboarding and employee relations among others;
• Conduct business trips to affiliates to tackle HR related matters and tasks;
• Assess recruitment needs with department heads and manage the full recruitment cycle and onboarding formalities accordingly;
• Prepare periodic HR dashboards, analyze KPIs and metrics and recommend solutions, programs and policies;
• Update, develop and monitor HR policies and SOP’s, procedures and related forms as well as job descriptions and organizational charts for all departments;
• Follow up on the proper launch and implementation of the yearly performance appraisal ensuring fairness and transparency all across;
• Maintain and update the HR database, records and employee files while monitoring schedules, attendance and leaves for proper action;
• Develop contract terms for new hires, promotions, transfers and terminations;
• Conduct exit interviews identifying trends and remedial actions;
• Ensure that probation meetings are conducted and forms are filled in due time;
• Work closely with the Center of Excellence to identify and fulfill specific employee and organizational needs;
• Manage and solve employee relations, address performance concerns and other related issues and elevate to direct manager when and as needed;
• Partner with other departments such as Finance, Legal and IT achieving shared organizational goals and objectives;
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements, local labor laws and HR best practices reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance;
• Assess and improve work relationships through creating a motivating environment to increase productivity and accomplishments;
• Identify training needs and participate in evaluating and monitoring training programs and related ROIs;
• Coordinate in the planning of HR initiatives and events focused on enhancing employee engagement and company culture;
• Support in the implementation of myMidis modules across all departments.

Experience and Requirements:

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant HR experience.
• Strong understanding of UAE Labour Law and employment regulations.
• Good knowledge of HR policies, procedures and best practices.