Specialist – Employment Affairs

Sundus Recruitment and Outsourcing Services, Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a Specialist in Employment Affairs to handle regulatory compliance and employment disputes. The role requires a law degree, 5+ years of experience, and a strong understanding of ADR principles. Candidates with government or regulatory experience are preferred. The position offers an opportunity to engage with various stakeholders and contribute to policy development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-secondary legal experience, especially in conflict management.
• Understanding of UAE Federal Labour Law and MOHRE processes is necessary.
• Experience in a government or quasi-judicial environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and resolve complaints related to regulatory non-compliance.
• Support the drafting of policies and operational procedures.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions on employment practices.

Skills

ADR principles and techniques

Legal drafting skills

Analytical/problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Oral communication skills in Arabic

Education

Law degree from a common law jurisdiction

Accredited paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Code: 5416

Position: Specialist – Employment Affairs

Experience: 5+ years

Location: Abu Dhabi

Client: Government Entity

Duration: 1 year (renewable)

Key Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate and resolve complaints related to Regulatory non-compliance by determining and applying appropriate ADR techniques aligned with internal policies and global best practices.
• Effectively engage with both employers and employees in the CLIENT’S jurisdiction to facilitate fair and timely resolution using suitable ADR techniques and methods.
• Support the development and drafting of policies, operational procedures, guidance notes, circulars.
• Contribute to the creation of educational content, including compelling presentations, fact sheets and toolkits.
• Deliver workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Support the monitoring and inspection of employment practices, conduct interviews, and investigations related to alleged contraventions of the Regulations and draft reports of findings and recommendations.
• Provide input into reports, dashboards, and strategy documents to support the operational readiness of the EAO.
• Review and draft responses to inquiries and requests for guidance on the Regulations.

Qualification And Experience

• Law degree from a common law jurisdiction and/or accredited paralegal certification is essential.
• Understanding of ADR principles and techniques combined with proven experience conducting conciliation, mediation, or facilitated negotiations in employment disputes.
• Minimum 5 years of post-secondary legal experience, preferably gained through a combination of working internationally and locally with at least part of it at a reputable law firm in the UAE with a focus on conflict management/resolution.
• Prior experience in a government, quasi-judicial or regulatory environment is highly desirable.
• Understanding of the provisions of the Regulations and familiarity with the UAE Federal Labour Law and MOHRE processes.
• Experience contributing to operational start-ups, program development or new service models.
• Advanced proficiency in AI, Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, with ability to prepare visually compelling reports, presentations and educational content.
• Superior legal drafting and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to synthesize and convey complex information clearly and concisely.

Key Competencies

• Well-developed analytical/problem solving skills, critical thinking and sound judgement.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with both internal and external clients, including employees and employers and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and contentious issues with diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to plan and conduct research and prepare written evaluations and recommendations.
• Proactive, self-motivated, solution focused and ability to work well with little supervision.
• Strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member with the ability to work in a dynamic, start-up regulatory environment.
• Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in Arabic is an asset.