Regional HR Coordinator EMEA

Propelis; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global company specializing in marketing solutions is seeking an HR Coordinator to join their People & Culture team in Dubai. This pivotal role involves managing employee records, ensuring policy compliance, and facilitating communication between HR and employees. Candidates should have strong organizational, reporting, and analytical skills, along with previous HR experience. A professional HR qualification and familiarity with the Middle East or Africa region are preferred. Benefits and salary will be discussed during the application screening phase.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills are essential.
• Previous HR experience required.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills, proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee records and onboarding processes.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and labor laws.
• Address routine employee inquiries and support events.
• Perform administrative duties related to HR metrics.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Reporting and analytical skills

Problem-solving approach

Support for international managers

Education

Professional qualification in HR

Bachelors or Master's degree in HR or Business

Tools

Excel (VLookups/Pivot Tables)

Job description

The businesses of SGS & Co and SGK have united to form Propelis, a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Services are delivered through our family of brands: SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years, Propelis commences operations with 10,000 employees in 30+ countries, nearly $1 billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over 2,000 leading companies.

We are currently seeking a HR Coordinator to join our Global People & Culture team at Propelis. This is a pivotal role, that will see you reporting directly to the VP, Business Partnering.

An HR Coordinator plays a crucial support role within the Human Resources department, helping ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Their responsibilities typically include a mix of administrative and HR-specific tasks, such as those shown below. HR Assistants handle the foundational tasks that enable the HR department to function efficiently, and they often serve as a key point of contact for both employees and management.

In this role specifically, you will "connect the dots" between our global P&C function, Centres of Excellence (Talent Management, Operations, Employee Experience), and our Regional Business Partnering teams. You will have opportunity develop practical solutions that ensure a smooth functioning of workflows across P&C regionally, with a specific focus on integrating and standardising our ways of working within the sub regions, and with our CoEs.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Records Management and Onboarding: Maintaining and organising employee records (e.g., contracts, performance reviews, training records).
  Updating databases with employee information like personal details, salary changes, or benefits enrolment.
  Lead the regular company onboarding sessions, covering key information and answering any questions.
  Maintaining and updating all EMEA-relevant areas of the Intranet.
• Policy Compliance and Support: Assisting with the implementation and communication of HR policies.
  Ensuring the organisation adheres to labour laws and regulations.
  Managing confidential information and ensuring privacy compliance.
• Employee Relations and Support: Addressing routine employee questions or directing them to the appropriate HR contact.
  Organising and coordinating company events, training sessions, or wellness programs.
  Taking notes during ER meetings or employee change meetings.
  Tracking probationary reviews and absences; directing escalations to the appropriate manager(s) and HR contact.
• Administrative Duties: Scheduling meetings and reminders for managers and HR teams.
  Preparing reports related to HR metrics (e.g., turnover rates, attendance).
  Preparation and issuing of HR-related letters. Including but not limited to meeting outcome letters, terms of employment, employee contractual changes, maternity confirmation.

You will have

• Strong organisational skills are essential.
• Previous HR experience to perform at this level - with a hands-on, problem solving proactive approach to tasks.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills (including Excel - VLookups/Pivot Tables etc).
• Professional qualification in HR or working towards one (CIPD, SHRM, HR or Business Bachelors, Master’s degree preferred). Prior experience working in a global matrix organisation.
• Some working knowledge of the Middle East or Africa region would be advantageous.
• Skilled in providing support to international managers on a range of people issues.

Benefits and salary are location dependent, and therefore will be discussed during initial application screening phase.