People Graduate HR Operations

Astra Technologies; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astra Technologies is seeking a curious graduate to join our HR team in Dubai. The role sits in HR Operations, covering onboarding, employee data, HR systems and day-to-day support while exploring smarter ways to work.

You will rotate through HR areas, gain hands-on experience, own small projects and develop a broad understanding of the People function. This is a role for fast learners who want to make impact.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or up to 1 year of professional experience.
• Degree in HR, Business, Psychology or a related field is helpful, but not essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working with Excel, data and digital tools.
• Interest in HR technology, automation and AI.
• Organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Any internship, placement or project experience within HR is an advantage, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn & Own HR Operations
• You’ll start by learning the fundamentals and gradually take ownership of key operational processes, including: pre‑onboarding and onboarding activities for new joiners
• Preparing HR documentation using approved templates
• Coordinating with IT, Finance and other business functions
• Maintaining accurate employee information across HR systems
• Supporting employee lifecycle changes and HR administration
• Responding to employee queries and making sure issues are followed through to resolution
• Supporting reporting, trackers and HR data requirements
• Helping ensure our HR processes are accurate, consistent and well organised
• Question, Improve & Automate
• Spot repetitive tasks, unnecessary steps and manual processes
• Ask questions and understand why we do things the way we do
• Identify opportunities to simplify or automate HR workflows
• Explore tools, technology and AI that could help us work more efficiently
• Work with the HR team to turn improvement ideas into practical solutions
• Test new processes and workflows and help implement them
• Document improved processes so they are simple and easy to follow
• HR Systems & Data
• Learn how our HR systems work and how they connect to our processes
• Help maintain accurate and reliable employee data
• Support system testing and improvements
• Investigate system issues and help coordinate solutions
• Use Excel and HR data to answer questions and identify trends
• Develop an understanding of how technology can improve the employee experience
• Explore the Wider People Function
• Talent Acquisition
• Learning & Development
• Employee Engagement & Experience
• Performance Management
• Talent Management
• Rewards & Recognition
• People Partnering
• The purpose of these rotations is to broaden your HR experience while giving you opportunities to apply what you learn back into your core role.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excel & data literacy

Interest in HR technology & AI

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

We’re looking for a curious, driven and ambitious Graduate to join our HR team.

Your core role will sit within HR Operations, where you’ll learn the foundations of how HR works across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding and employee data to HR systems, processes and day‑to‑day employee support.

But we don’t want you to simply learn how things are done. A big part of your role will be to question how we work, spot repetitive or inefficient processes, and help us find smarter ways of doing things. Whether that means improving a workflow, simplifying a process or exploring opportunities for automation, we want someone who naturally asks: "Could we do this better?"

Alongside your core HR Operations responsibilities, you’ll have the opportunity to gain exposure to different areas of HR through structured rotations and projects, giving you a broader understanding of the People function and helping you discover where your strengths and interests lie. This is a role for someone who wants to learn quickly, take ownership and create opportunities for themselves.

Responsibilities

• Learn & Own HR Operations
• You’ll start by learning the fundamentals and gradually take ownership of key operational processes, including:
  • Supporting pre‑onboarding and onboarding activities for new joiners
  • Preparing HR documentation using approved templates
  • Coordinating with teams such as IT, Finance and other business functions
  • Maintaining accurate employee information across HR systems
  • Supporting employee lifecycle changes and HR administration
  • Responding to employee queries and making sure issues are followed through to resolution
  • Supporting reporting, trackers and HR data requirements
  • Helping ensure our HR processes are accurate, consistent and well organised
• Question, Improve & Automate
  • Spot repetitive tasks, unnecessary steps and manual processes
  • Ask questions and understand why we do things the way we do
  • Identify opportunities to simplify or automate HR workflows
  • Explore tools, technology and AI that could help us work more efficiently
  • Work with the HR team to turn improvement ideas into practical solutions
  • Test new processes and workflows and help implement them
  • Document improved processes so they are simple and easy to follow
• HR Systems & Data
  • Learn how our HR systems work and how they connect to our processes
  • Help maintain accurate and reliable employee data
  • Support system testing and improvements
  • Investigate system issues and help coordinate solutions
  • Use Excel and HR data to answer questions and identify trends
  • Develop an understanding of how technology can improve the employee experience
• Explore the Wider People Function
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Learning & Development
  • Employee Engagement & Experience
  • Performance Management
  • Talent Management
  • Rewards & Recognition
  • People Partnering
• The purpose of these rotations is to broaden your HR experience while giving you opportunities to apply what you learn back into your core role.

Requirements

• Recent graduate or up to 1 year of professional experience
• Degree in HR, Business, Psychology or a related field is helpful, but not essential
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working with Excel, data and digital tools
• Interest in HR technology, automation and AI
• Organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple priorities
• Any internship, placement or project experience within HR is an advantage, but not required

What You’ll Get

• Hands‑on experience across the employee lifecycle
• A strong foundation in HR Operations
• Exposure to different areas of HR through rotations and projects
• Experience working with HR systems, data, workflows and automation
• Opportunities to own real projects rather than simply observe
• Coaching and support from experienced HR professionals
• The freedom to suggest ideas, challenge processes and improve how we work
• The opportunity to shape your career as you develop
• You wont just learn how HR works. We want you to help us make it work better