Strategic HR Generalist - Hybrid, Abu Dhabi

Deugro (Scandinavia) Oy

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 402,000 - 536,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

Deugro Shipping LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior HR Generalist to lead HR administration, payroll coordination, recruitment and employee engagement. You will partner with local leadership to drive HR processes and compliance in a multinational, multicultural setting.

You will oversee benefits, visas, HR data quality, and HRIS usage while supporting Emiratisation goals and global HR projects.

Qualifications

  • 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 topics, HR marketing, proactive research, interview methods, candidate management.
  • 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 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.

Responsibilities

  • Must have advanced knowledge of HR administration principles and practices.
  • Responsible for maintaining relationships with management and leadership including relationship management, communication, staff direction and motivation.
  • Build collaborative teams and strong relationships across all levels of employees.
  • Plan and execute team building activities and employee engagement initiatives.
  • Coach managers and employees through complex issues.
  • Manage changing priorities with calm and control.
  • Coordinate payroll data entry with Accounting and monthly payroll practices.
  • Monitor absence management system and update leave entitlements.
  • Oversee employee benefits and immigration processes for visas.
  • Support recruitment processes including research, interviews, and onboarding.
  • Utilize internet sourcing strategies and direct sourcing techniques.
  • Develop relationships with local recruitment firms and headhunters.
  • Align HR strategies with Emiratisation goals.
  • Ensure knowledge of local labour laws.
  • Maintain HR master data quality.
  • Analyze HR processes and drive digitalization projects.
  • Serve as regional/local HR contact for interviews, onboarding and offboarding topics.
  • Collaborate on global HR projects with Legal, Compliance and Sustainability teams.
  • Promote mental wellbeing resources via internal channels.
  • Champion OpenUp tool locally and organize engagement campaigns.
  • Encourage managers to discuss wellbeing in check-ins.
  • Support sustainability initiatives around mental health.

Skills

8+ years HR experience
HR strategy
People management
Stakeholder relationship building
Recruiting & talent sourcing
HR analytics
Payroll coordination
English & local language
MS Office

Education

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

Tools

MS Office
HRIS systems

Job description

Deugro Shipping LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior HR Generalist to lead HR administration, payroll coordination, recruitment and employee engagement. You will partner with local leadership to drive HR processes and compliance in a multinational, multicultural setting.

You will oversee benefits, visas, HR data quality, and HRIS usage while supporting Emiratisation goals and global HR projects.

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