Senior HR Generalist

Deugro (Scandinavia) Oy; Al Taweelah; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project freight forwarding leader in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to manage various HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance with local labor laws. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years’ experience in HR, a degree in a related field, and strong communication skills. This position offers opportunities for career growth and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Long-term career growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling options

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in human resources.
• Detailed understanding of HR operations processes.
• Proficient in English and the local language with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationship with management and leadership.
• Support recruitment processes and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and HR requirements.

Skills

Human resources administration

Relationship management

Team building

Coaching

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Employee engagement

Local labor law

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Senior HR Generalist

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

deugrowas founded in Frankfurt am Main and is the first company of the deugro group, where it has its focus on global project freight forwarding. Every day the industry and deugro face the challenges of the logistics industry and our employees use their expertise to ensure large cargo is transported safely, effectively, and efficiently, through innovative and creative logistical solutions.

Become a part of our talented deugro team, as we look for a Senior HR Generalist in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Key Responsibilities

• Must have advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources administration, knowledge of sound techniques in all aspects of human resources management
• Responsible for maintaining the business relationship with management and leadership including relationship management, communication, staff direction and motivation
• Ability to create and maintain a collaborative team and work environment; to build relationships and effectively work with all levels of employees
• Plan and execute team building activities and employee engagement initiatives
• Responsible for coaching managers and employees through complex, difficult, and emotional issues
• Demonstrates the capacity to manage changing priorities while remaining calm and controlled
• Works in partnership with Accounting for all HR systems data entry and monthly payroll practices
• Monitor the absence management system (edays) and keep information up to date, including leave entitlements. Follow up with Line Managers on long-overdue approvals. Review regional Public Holiday dates when announcements are made and update the system accordingly
• Plan administrator for all employee benefits and manages the immigration process for all types of visas
• Supporting in the recruitment process of new employees (research, interviews, offer letter, employment contracts, and onboarding)
• Must have good knowledge of internet sourcing strategies and direct sourcing techniques
• Develop and maintain sound relationship with local recruitment firms/ head hunters to source the right talent
• Establish strategies to align with Emiratisation goals
• Good knowledge of local labour law
• Ensuring data quality regarding our HR master data strategy
• Analyzing existing HR processes, optimizing them if necessary and helping to drive the HR digitalization strategy
• Serving as the regional/local contact person for our employees on all HR-relevant topics, such as employee interviews of any kind, recruiting topics, or onboarding and offboarding of employees
• Contributing to global HR projects as well as maintaining close cooperation with other departments, such as Legal and Compliance, deugro group ACADEMY and Sustainability
• Promote the mental wellbeing tool in our viva engage channel by sharing specific resources, personal experiences or (anonymous) success stories/testimonials
• Promote the tool (currently OpenUp) in local branches by sharing upcoming events, creating engagement of the OpenUp viva engage channel or organizing mini campaigns highlighting the platform
• Encourage colleagues to use OpenUp / team managers to remind their team about the resources during check-ins or team meetings
• Support the sustainability team in any initiatives around mental health and wellbeing, such as actively promoting surveys to collect feedback

Skills, knowledge, and expertise

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field
• Minimum of 8 years’ of experience in human resources
• Be the point of contact for all local payroll topics
• Detailed understanding of HR operations processes and record of implementation of process improvement
• Demonstrated knowledge in recruiting related topics, like HR marketing, proactive research, interview methods, candidate management etc.
• Expertise in employee development, project management, and HR strategy aligned with business goals
• Strong ability to respond to quickly changing demands and priorities
• Hands-on experience with global HRIS systems and HR operations in international, multicultural environments
• Broad understanding of local employment laws, regulations, and contract requirements
• Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and business process-driven mindset
• Proven people management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build effective relationships at all levels
• Flexible, committed, and a strong team player in every aspect
• Strong proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to read, understand, and analyze contract requirements
• Proficient in English and the local language, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills

What makes us the ideal choice?

A family-owned company established in 1924, has evolved into a leading global specialist in project freight forwarding. Our expertise spans various cargo types including break bulk, out of gauge, dangerous goods, and oversized shipments. Complementing our core services are affiliated entities specializing in transport engineering solutions, global ocean transportation, and specialized transportation assets.

We take pride in our commitment to employees, offering opportunities for long-term career growth, hybrid work arrangements, and flexible scheduling options.

We eagerly seek candidates who possess enthusiasm, passion, and innovative thinking, valuing their ability to translate ideas into action through dedication rather than solely relying on their resume or career history.

We value diversity and welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age and sexual orientation.

deugro Shipping LLC
Arpitha Bairapatna Giriyappa
Workstation No. 244D, 245D, 246D, Building 280, Ta, Abu Dhabi, Taweelah ARE

www.deugro.com