People & Culture Partner (m/f/d)

BeWunder; Dubai Emirate; Vor Ort; AED 223.000 - 502.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Daily lunches in Dubai office

Team engagement initiatives

Team socials

Zusammenfassung

BeWunder is seeking a People & Culture/HR Manager to lead our HR function in the UAE. You will drive engagement, wellbeing, onboarding, and performance processes while ensuring compliance with local laws.

You will partner with team leads, external consultants, and authorities to support a fast-growing, international organisation. The role requires a hands-on, proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate across the Middle East and Europe.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as People & Culture/HR Manager or HR Generalist in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE and KSA labour laws and local HR practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across levels.

Aufgaben

• Enhance People & Culture initiatives including engagement and wellbeing.
• Be main contact for team members, Leads, consultants and advisors on P&C matters.
• Build relationships with authorities and stakeholders to ensure smooth P&C operations.
• Ensure P&C practices comply with UAE and KSA labour laws and regulations.

Kenntnisse

HR management

Stakeholder engagement

UAE labour law knowledge

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA or related field

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

• Bring fresh ideas and energy to continuously enhance our People & Culture initiatives, from team engagement and wellbeing to internal processes and our organisation culture.
• Be a key point of contact for our team members, Team Leads, external consultants and advisors on all People & Culture-related matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant government authorities, external consultants and other stakeholders to ensure smooth P&C operations.
• Ensure our People & Culture practices remain compliant with UAE and KSA labour laws and regulations, staying up to date with legislative changes and local requirements.
• Develop and enhance incentive schemes, compensation structures and performance management initiatives in line with business needs.
• Drive the development and implementation of P&C guidelines and programs that support our organisational goals, values and ways of working.
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve, simplify and digitalise our P&C processes, making them more efficient, streamlined and scalable as we grow globally.
• Take an active role in shaping a positive and engaging workplace culture by introducing initiatives that bring our teams together and enhance the overall team member experience.
• Ensure our HR records, team member information and performance evaluations are accurate, well-organised and maintained in line with internal requirements.
• Partner closely with Team Leads and team members, providing practical guidance and support on P&C-related topics and contributing to a collaborative, supportive and productive work environment.
• Keep an eye on industry trends, emerging HR practices and new ideas that could help us further develop our People & Culture function.
• Take a proactive, solution-oriented approach to day-to-day challenges, keeping relevant Team Leads and stakeholders informed and ensuring matters are followed through to resolution.

Your profile

• Proven experience as People & Culture/ HR Manager or HR Generalist in the UAE, ideally within a medium-sized, international organisation.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of UAE and KSA labour laws, regulations and local HR practices.
• Very confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels, building strong working relationships, navigating challenging conversations and communicating effectively across different teams and functions.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and collaborative environment, supporting our teams across the Middle East and Europe.
• A flexible, hands-on and solution-oriented mindset, with the confidence to navigate changing priorities and business needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage confidently with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
• Practical experience in performance management, team member onboarding, training and development.
• Experience in talent acquisition would be a plus, but is not a must.
• Excellent command of MS Office Suite and confidence in working with HR systems and digital tools.
• Previous experience liaising with MOHRE and other relevant government authorities and organisations in the UAE.
• A keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• A positive, approachable and open-minded personality, with a high level of professionalism, trustworthiness and a strong team spirit.

Why us?

• Unified CAT A Silver Premium Medical Insurance provided as standard to all team members – yes, you read that correctly, we all enjoy the same insurance category benefits!
• Complimentary lunches provided daily in our Dubai office canteen.
• Team Engagement Initiatives – team-building activities, health and wellness drives, etc.
• Team Socials – team BBQs, season opening and closing parties.
• Worker’s Compensation and Accident Insurance.
• Annual Flight Allowance.
• Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful applicants for our open positions.
• Project Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful project leads.
• Community & Diversity Programme, including an annual BeWunder Culture Day celebrating our international and multicultural team.
• The opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Germany.
• Collaborative and motivated working environment.
• Trusting and partnership-based cooperation across all units.
• An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organizational structure and an open corporate culture.
• Further training opportunities and support in acquiring further qualifications as well as opportunities for further development in new technologies.