Senior HR Advisor

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to support HR functions across the Middle East and Asia. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of HR experience, including 3 years in a Business Partnering role. You will manage onboarding and act as a key partner to the business, ensuring compliance with UAE Labor law. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR and relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years experience in HR.
• At least 3 years in a Business Partnering or Advisory role.
• Experience in Legal, Financial, or Professional Services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key partner providing support across core HR areas.
• Build relationships with local teams and stakeholders.
• Support onboarding and manage the employee lifecycle.

Skills

Expert knowledge of UAE Labor law

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in English

People-oriented communication

Solution-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Human Resources

HR certifications such as CIPD

Job description

Job description

Charterhouse is working with an International Law Firm that is looking to hire a Senior HR Advisor to support their HR Function across the Middle East and Asia Region. This role will be placed within the firms Dubai Office.

About the Role

The Senior HR Advisor will act as a key partner to the business, providing expert support across all core HR areas including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding and offboarding performance management, compliance, and training and development. This role requires building strong, trusted relationships with local teams and stakeholders while offering consistent guidance on HR policies, benefits, and employee matters. A key focus will be supporting the onboarding of new hires and ensure a smooth transition throughout the employee lifecycle.

The Senior HR Advisor will work closely with the Resourcing team on hiring needs, advising on market trends and providing salary benchmarking guidance. Additionally, this role will work with managers to strengthen performance and development across the teams, ensuring a positive and high-performance culture.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have a minimum of 58 years experience in HR, with at least 3 years in a Business Partnering or Advisory role, ideally within the Legal, Financial or Professional Services. Having an expert knowledge of UAE Labor law and HR best practices, including tax, visa, and regulatory requirements is advantageous for this position. The ideal candidate will be a people-focused professional, confident communicator, and with excellent leadership, capable to manage stakeholders. The candidate must be proactive, solution-oriented, and skilled in managing a broad range of HR responsibilities with discretion and professionalism.

Successful applicants should demonstrate proficiency in English, both written and verbal. A Bachelors or Masters Degree in Human Resources, along with HR certifications such as CIPD is preferable.