People & Culture Lead: HR, L&D, & Engagement

Confidential; Sharjah; On-site; AED 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Sharjah is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead onboarding, performance management, learning, succession planning, payroll inputs and HR analytics. You will work with HRIS/ATS systems to optimize processes, handle grievances, and ensure labor-law compliance.

A Bachelor’s in HR or related field and 2+ years of HR experience are required, with advanced Excel skills. The role emphasizes designing competitive compensation packages, organizing engagement activities, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; Master's preferred.
• At least 2 years of progressive HR experience.
• Highly advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Industry-specific experience with workforce challenges.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding and induction for new hires to ensure smooth cultural integration.
• Manage performance appraisal cycles (annual, quarterly, 360-degree).
• Coordinate learning and development programs and assess training needs.
• Assist succession planning and build roadmaps for high-potential employees.
• Coordinate payroll inputs, attendance, leaves, and overtime for monthly processing.
• Assist in designing competitive compensation packages and bonus schemes.
• Maintain and optimize HRMS/HRIS and ATS systems.
• Act as primary contact for employee grievances and resolution processes.
• Draft, update, and implement fair corporate policies and handbooks.
• Organize engagement activities and pulse surveys to boost retention.
• Ensure compliance with federal/local labor laws and audits.
• Track MIS on turnover and cost-per-hire.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HRMS/HRIS

ATS

Job description

Confidential in Sharjah is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead onboarding, performance management, learning, succession planning, payroll inputs and HR analytics. You will work with HRIS/ATS systems to optimize processes, handle grievances, and ensure labor-law compliance.

A Bachelor’s in HR or related field and 2+ years of HR experience are required, with advanced Excel skills. The role emphasizes designing competitive compensation packages, organizing engagement activities, and