People Partner (HRBP)

RecruitMe Plus; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitMe Plus seeks a People Partner Associate (HRBP) in Dubai to support the organizational agenda by partnering with leadership to drive business growth, strengthen culture, and build a high-performing organization. Responsibilities include managing HR operations, leading engagement initiatives, and overseeing the recruitment lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration, with 5 to 8 years of HR experience and in-depth knowledge of UAE labor laws. The role emphasizes collaboration, analytical skills, and alignment with company values of excellence, innovation, and accountability.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 to 8 years of progressive HR experience.
• Proven expertise in HR Business Partnering and end-to-end HR roles.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE labor laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to implement people strategies.
• Manage employee relations and day-to-day HR matters.
• Lead employee engagement and culture initiatives.
• Own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or Business Administration

Job description

Role Purpose

The People Partner Associate (HRBP) plays a key role in supporting our client's people and organizational agenda, partnering closely with leadership to enable business growth, strengthen culture, and build a high-performing, structured organization. This role combines hands-on HR ownership (employee lifecycle, recruitment, and operations) with supporting strategic people initiatives, including performance management, employee engagement and organizational development. The role contributes to shaping a performance-led, engaged, and resilient organization, aligned with our client's values of excellence, innovation, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with leadership to understand business needs and support the implementation of people strategies that enable growth, strengthen culture, and drive a high-performance environment.

Talent & Performance Management: Support and coordinate the performance management cycle, including goal setting, reviews, and follow-through. Guide managers on feedback, performance, and team effectiveness while supporting performance improvement where needed.

Employee Relations & day-to-day operations: Act as a key point of contact for employees, managing day-to-day HR matters and supporting employee relations in line with UAE labor law.

Engagement & Culture: Lead employee engagement and culture initiatives, including check ins, employee surveys, and well-being initiatives. Translate engagement insights into action plans that strengthen culture and reinforce our client's values.

Organizational Development: Support organizational structure, role clarity, and workforce planning. Contribute to identifying capability gaps and supporting talent development and succession discussions.

Compensation & Benefits: Support compensation and benefits processes in coordination with Finance, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with company policies and market practices.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding: Own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and selection through to onboarding. Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies while maintaining an active talent pipeline. Build and drive the company's employer branding initiatives across universities, professional networks, and external platforms to strengthen the company's presence and attract top talent.

HR Operations & Compliance: Own day-to-day HR operations including employee documentation, contracts, and records. Ensure HR processes are accurate, consistent, and compliant with UAE labor law and company standards.

Change Management: Support the rollout of key organizational and people initiatives, ensuring clear communication, coordination, and follow-through to drive adoption and consistency across the business.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 5 to 8 years of progressive HR experience, with proven expertise in both HR Business Partnering and end-to-end HR roles.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in using HR data and metrics to guide decision making.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiation skills to build strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE labor laws and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through.
• Positive, collaborative, and service-oriented mindset.
• Embodies the company's values:
  • Excellence: Striving to exceed expectations
  • Innovation: Driving creativity and progress
  • Diversity: Championing inclusivity and belonging
  • Ethical: Acting with integrity and transparency
  • Accountability: Owning outcomes and supporting the team
  • Loyalty: Demonstrating commitment to the business and the team