People and Organisation Senior Executive

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is seeking a People and Organisation Senior Executive to support the employee lifecycle, Emiratization initiatives, and people operations within MAF Entertainment.

The role focuses on coordinating onboarding, performance processes, and engagement programs, while ensuring compliance with UAE labor laws and collaboration with managers and shared services. Ideal for Emirati talent with 3–5 years HR coordination experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 3–5 years HR coordination, Emiratization, or people operations experience.
• Experience supporting Emiratization programs and national hiring.
• Knowledge of UAE labor laws and HR policies.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee lifecycle activities including hiring support and onboarding coordination.
• Provide guidance on HR processes, internal policies, and employee matters.
• Support Emiratization initiatives and national talent development.
• Coordinate performance management and development plans with managers.
• Maintain HR data, reports, and insights on Emiratization progress.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and internal policies.

Skills

Human resources operations

People and Organisation support

Emiratization

UAE national development

Employee lifecycle management

Employee engagement

Performance management coordination

HR reporting

Recruitment support

Onboarding coordination

UAE labor law awareness

HR data management

Employee relations support

Stakeholder coordination

People analytics

Culture initiatives

Talent retention support

HR policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field

Job description

People and Organisation Senior Executive Job Snapshot

Role: People and Organisation Senior Executive Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Entertainment Function: Human Resources Experience: 3 to 5 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview People and Organisation Senior Executive in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Human Resources role within the Entertainment sector, focused on employee lifecycle support, Emiratization initiatives, employee engagement, performance coordination, and people operations for MAF Entertainment. This opportunity is designed for Emirati talent with strong HR coordination experience, confident stakeholder support skills, and the ability to help managers deliver people strategies that improve employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Entertainment Function: Human Resources Salary: 12000-18000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: UAE National Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage employee lifecycle activities including hiring support, onboarding coordination, employee documentation, internal movements, development tracking, and people operations follow-up
• Provide practical People and Organisation guidance to managers and employees on HR processes, internal policies, employee matters, and operational people requirements
• Support Emiratization and nationalization initiatives by contributing to hiring, development, engagement, and retention plans for United Arab Emirates national talent
• Drive employee engagement and culture initiatives that reflect organizational values and strengthen the integration of Emirati talent across the business
• Coordinate performance management activities and work with managers to identify development needs, feedback opportunities, and employee growth plans
• Maintain accurate HR data, prepare reports, and provide useful insights on Emiratization progress, national hiring metrics, employee engagement, and people operations activity
• Ensure HR practices remain aligned with United Arab Emirates labor laws, internal policies, recruitment standards, onboarding requirements, and national hiring obligations
• Collaborate with shared services, business teams, and cross-functional departments to improve HR processes and support human capital initiatives
• Help resolve employee and manager queries with a proactive, confidential, and solution-focused approach
• Support continuous improvement in employee experience by identifying process gaps, following up on action items, and encouraging clear communication across teams

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field
• 3 to 5 years of experience in human resources, people operations, HR business support, employee engagement, recruitment coordination, or Emiratization initiatives
• Proven experience supporting Emiratization programs, national hiring plans, UAE national development, or local talent engagement initiatives
• Good understanding of employee lifecycle processes, HR documentation, onboarding, performance management, employee relations support, and HR reporting
• Knowledge of United Arab Emirates labor laws, HR policies, compliance expectations, and workforce administration practices
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage several priorities and follow through accurately
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support managers, employees, shared services teams, and internal stakeholders
• Good problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to employee matters and operational HR challenges
• Fluency in English is required, while Arabic proficiency is preferred
• UAE National applicants with interest in people development, employee engagement, and national talent growth are encouraged

Skills Set

• Human resources operations
• People and Organisation support
• Emiratization
• UAE national development
• Employee lifecycle management
• Employee engagement
• Performance management coordination
• HR reporting
• Recruitment support
• Onboarding coordination
• UAE labor law awareness
• HR data management
• Employee relations support
• Stakeholder coordination
• Shared services collaboration
• People analytics
• Culture initiatives
• Talent retention support
• HR policy compliance

Why Join Us

• Build a meaningful HR career within a leading UAE-based entertainment business with strong focus on people development and national talent growth
• Support Emiratization initiatives that help attract, develop, and retain United Arab Emirates national talent across the organization
• Work closely with managers, shared services, and business teams on employee experience, engagement, performance, and people operations
• Gain practical exposure to HR reporting, policy compliance, employee lifecycle management, and organizational development activities
• Join a diverse workplace that values collaboration, accountability, employee wellbeing, and long-term career growth

About the Company

Majid Al Futtaim is a leading UAE-headquartered business group with operations across retail, communities, shopping malls, entertainment, leisure, and lifestyle sectors. Through MAF Entertainment, the company delivers popular leisure and entertainment experiences across the region while supporting strong governance, people development, customer-focused service, and opportunities for Emirati talent to grow within a dynamic business environment.