Senior HR Associate

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

Job summary

An international consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior HR Associate to oversee HR operations, manage recruitment, and enhance employee experience. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of HR experience, preferably in fast-growing companies, and is proficient in HR software. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership and shape HR practices in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Performance-based Bonuses

Annual Flight Allowance

Corporate Benefits including gifts for special occasions

Visa-sponsorship

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of experience in HR, ideally in fast-growing or international companies.
• Experience managing HR functions across multiple countries.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day HR processes and documentation.
• Handle full-cycle recruitment for all departments.
• Implement employee engagement programs to enhance retention.

Skills

HR best practices

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Using HR software

Tools

Zoho People

Job description

Overview

We are a fast-growing and dynamic international company with European roots, and operations across six countries. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a Senior HR Associate to support daily HR activities, handle hiring and onboarding, ensure compliance with company policies, and contribute to a positive employee experience.

You will work closely with the CEO and department managers to keep HR processes organized, effective, and consistent across both remote and office-based teams, as well as help develop the HR function by creating new processes and policies.

This position is well-suited for someone hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive, who enjoys helping people and ensuring smooth HR operations in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• HR Operations and Employee Experience
  • Maintain day-to-day HR processes and documentation
  • Ensure HR policies and procedures are followed across the company.
  • Support initiatives that foster a positive, collaborative, and engaging work environment.
  • Coordinate UAE visa and employment-related documentation with our relationship manager and ensure requirements are met.
• Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
  • Handle full-cycle recruitment for all departments, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating final selection.
  • Create and run recruitment campaigns to attract local and international talent.
  • Manage communication with recruitment agencies and job platforms in the UAE and GCC.
  • Explore new hiring markets to find qualified candidates.
• Employee Relations and Engagement
  • Oversee employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes.
  • Implement employee engagement programs to enhance retention and job satisfaction.
  • Conduct employee satisfaction surveys and develop action plans based on feedback.
• Performance and Development
  • Coordinate performance review cycles and collect feedback on time.
  • Support managers in setting clear KPIs and growth expectations for employees.
  • Support career development and succession planning initiatives.
• Compensation and Benefits
  • Administer payroll, benefits, and compensation structures in line with UAE and international market benchmarks.
  • Ensure salary reviews and incentives are performance-based and competitive.
• Onboarding and Offboarding
  • Run onboarding for new hires to ensure a smooth and positive start.
  • Handle offboarding processes, including exit paperwork and system / off access coordination.
  • Conduct exit interviews and share key observations to help improve employee experience.
• HR Compliance and Tools
  • Use HR software and tools to support hiring, onboarding, and employee management.
  • Keep HR records, files, and reports well-organized and up-to-date.
  • Follow HR policies, local regulations, and best practices to help ensure compliance in all regions.

The duties and responsibilities described in this job description are not a comprehensive list and as such additional tasks may be assigned from time-to-time. The scope of the job may also be subject to change as necessitated by business demands.

Requirements

Experience

• 2-4+ years of experience in HR, ideally in fast-growing or international companies
• Preferably experience working with European companies
• Experience managing HR functions across multiple countries and ensuring legal compliance
• Experience handling end-to-end recruitment
• Experience implementing employee engagement, performance management, and satisfaction programs.
• Familiarity with FinTech or iGaming companies is a plus

Technical and Soft Skills

• Good understanding of HR best practices, especially in hiring, onboarding, and employee support
• Experience using HR software, preferably Zoho (People, Recruit, and Payroll) for recruitment, performance tracking, payroll and employee engagement
• Ability to apply HR policies across the company
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Work directly with leadership in a role where your impact is felt immediately.
• Be part of a fast-growing, internationally expanding company.
• Shape the HR function and build a strong, high-performing team.
• No bureaucracy- we move fast, innovate, and get things done.

If you enjoy building teams, improving HR processes, and working in a high-growth environment, we'd love to hear from you!

About Nexus Solutions

Kayan Technology LLC is part of Nexus Solutions, a group operating across six countries. We specialize in operational, consulting, and software services, with a core focus on regulatory compliance and supporting client needs in a dynamic global environment.

What We Offer

• Medical insurance
• Performance-based Bonuses
• Annual Flight Allowance
• Corporate Benefits including gifts for special occasions
• Visa-sponsorship