Specialist Employee Relations

Marc Ellis; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consulting firm in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Specialist in Employee Relations to support HR activities, covering total rewards and performance appraisals. The candidate will guide managers on policies and laws, conduct investigations on complaints, and contribute to employee engagement strategies. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and a solid HR background to help maintain a motivated workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience in employee relations, HR policies, and labor laws.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to conduct investigations and handle grievances.

Responsibilities

• Support employee relations issues, concerns, and grievances.
• Guide managers and employees on HR policies and rights.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints.

Job description

General Information

Job Title: Specialist, Employee Relations

Unit: Human Resources Section Reporting to: TBC

Job Objective

To support all HR related activities covering total rewards, performance appraisal, career development, and overall HR operations, and ensure the effective execution of Clients HR strategy to retain a competent and motivated workforce that supports the achievement of its objectives.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Serve as a point of contact for employee relations issues, concerns, and grievances.
• Support and guide managers and employees on HR policies, labor laws, and employee rights.
• Conduct thorough and confidential investigations into employee complaints and incidents.
• Participate in the design of Clients grading structure through the evaluation of unique jobs across the entity.
• Participate in the design and development of the clients rewards strategy and compensation and benefits structure to enable the entity to attract the right skill sets and retain high caliber staff.
• Prepare reports and documentation related to investigations, disciplinary actions, and policy violations.
• Assist in resolving workplace conflicts through mediation and communication strategies.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of employee engagement and retention strategies.
• Monitor workplace morale and identify trends that may require proactive intervention.
• Assist with disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and terminations, ensuring fairness and legal compliance.
• Collaborate with other HR team members in implementing training, wellness, and culture-building programs.
• Implement Clients performance management framework, processes and plans, and ensure compliance across Clients functions.
• Development and update of Clients HR database and keep people related information updated including attendance, personnel records, job rotation, career growth history and training details to streamline all processes and procedures.
• Participate in the implementation of employee wellbeing initiatives aimed at building a healthy workplace environment and promoting Clients organisational culture.