Senior HR Advisor

Atkins Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior HR Advisor based in Abu Dhabi. This pivotal role will provide HR services to local employees, supporting the UAE HR Manager. Responsibilities include implementing HR strategies, providing hands-on operational advice, and mentoring junior team members. The candidate should have a relevant degree and strong experience in a senior HR capacity, preferably in a complex organization.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a senior HR capacity.
• Experience in generalist HR processes.
• Ability to work under pressure with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of the people strategy.
• Deliver hands-on advice on operational HR issues.
• Coach and mentor junior HR team members.

Skills

Written and spoken English

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

As a provider of multi‑disciplined technical services to the building environment, Atkins is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first‑class solutions which combine innovation, imagination and best practice.

As part of a restructure and continual business improvement, the role of Senior HR Advisor in Abu Dhabi has been created to deliver on‑the‑ground HR services to the Abu Dhabi based employees of the business. The role will support the UAE HR Manager in the provision of a commercially focused, proactive operational HR service facing numerous stakeholders in the businesses based in Abu Dhabi.

This is a challenging role, utilizing expert skills and knowledge to deliver a breadth of service that spans a range of operational HR activities.

Responsibilities

• To drive the implementation of the people strategy and deliver related initiatives
• To deliver hands‑on advice and facilitate the day‑to‑day implementation of all operational HR issues i.e. grievance, disciplinary, absence management, HR reporting etc.
• To promote best practice, share ideas and network with colleagues to ensure consistency and a value‑adding service
• To work with all HR centre’s of expertise to deliver specialist advice and services
• To coach and mentor junior members of the HR team to enhance performance and capability
• To manage (from an HR perspective) and support the business in the delivery of complex HR cases, from inception through to closure
• To manage and deliver a wide range of HR projects as directed
• To coordinate regional activities, such as: salary review, employee engagement survey and other cyclical processes

Essential Criteria

• A degree in a relevant discipline
• Must have a high command of written / spoken English
• Demonstrable, relevant experience in a senior human resources capacity, gained within a complex organization, preferably within the professional services sector
• Demonstrable experience in the delivery of generalist HR processes
• Able to work under pressure to strict deadlines with limited supervision
• Proven experience of developing strong working relationships and influencing stakeholders for results
• Effective communication skills
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Good organisational skills; able to balance conflicting priorities
• Flexible “can do” attitude and approach
• High regard for confidentiality and the ability to handle sensitive situations
• Self‑motivate

About The Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology‑based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the world’s major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world‑class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat), Qatar (Doha), Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).