People & Development Executive

ENNISMORE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

ENNISMORE in Abu Dhabi seeks an HR professional to lead recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration. You will maintain accurate records, coordinate programs, and ensure compliance with UAE labour regulations while supporting a variety of people operations activities.

The role emphasizes learning and development, employee engagement, and performance management, requiring strong communication, confidentiality, and the ability to work across departments.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience in HR, talent development, or people operations.
• Experience designing and delivering training and development programs.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment processes and employee lifecycle.
• Proven ability to manage performance, engagement initiatives, and development programs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of UAE Labour Law and HR compliance.
• Proficiency with HRIS and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities, onboarding plans, and maintain records.
• Identify training needs and coordinate internal and external programs.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and handle queries confidentially.
• Assist with annual and periodic performance reviews and goal setting.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Prepare HR reports and metrics for management.
• Support HR projects and process improvements.

Skills

HR Generalist Experience

Recruitment & Onboarding

Learning & Development

Employee Engagement

Performance Management

HR Administration

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Confidentiality & Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

LMS

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

Coordinate recruitment activities orientations and 30-60-90 days new onboarding planMaintain accurate onboarding records and support the onboarding process for new employees Ensure new employees receive the necessary documentation information and compliance training resources

Learning & Development

Identify training and development needs in coordination with managers and employees Coordinate internal and external training programs workshops and development initiatives Maintain training records and monitor employee participation and completion Support the development of career development and succession planning initiatives Evaluate training effectiveness and gather employee feedback

Employee Engagement & Relations

Support employee engagement activities surveys and initiatives Act as a point of contact for employee queries relating to HR policies benefits development and workplace matters Assist with employee relations matters while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism Promote a positive inclusive and collaborative workplace culture

Performance Management

Coordinate the annual and periodic performance appraisal process Support managers and employees with goal setting and performance reviews Maintain performance management records and follow up on agreed development actions

HR Administration

Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR databases Prepare HR reports letters contracts and other documentation as required Monitor attendance leave and employee information in coordination with relevant departments Assist with HR policies procedures and process improvements Ensure HR documentation and processes comply with company requirements and applicable employment legislation

General Responsibilities

Support HR projects and organizational development initiatives Prepare regular reports and HR metrics for management Assist with employee communications and internal HR announcements Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the HR Manager or Head of People

Required Skills and Experience

• 3 5 years of professional experience in Human Resources Talent Development People Operations or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in designing coordinating and implementing training and development programs
• Strong knowledge of recruitment processes talent acquisition and employee lifecycle best practices
• Proven experience with performance management systems employee engagement initiatives and development programs
• Excellent communication interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with employees and stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Strong organizational coordination and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in HR data analysis reporting and preparing people-related metrics and insights
• Sound knowledge of UAE Labour Law employment regulations and HR compliance requirements
• Proficiency in Human Resources Information Systems HRIS and Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel Word and PowerPoint
• Experience in Forbes training programs service standards and compliance requirements with the ability to coordinate and monitor relevant training initiatives
• Strong understanding of employee learning development and engagement and organizational culture
• High level of professionalism confidentiality attention to detail and integrity
• A Bachelor s degree in Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Psychology or a related discipline is preferred

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with learning management systems (LMS)
• Coaching and facilitation skills
• Project management experience
• Familiarity with talent management best practices and industry trends
• Experience in a multicultural or multinational organization

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with learning management systems (LMS)
• Coaching and facilitation skills
• Project management experience
• Familiarity with talent management best practices and industry trends
• Experience in a multicultural or multinational organization