Hr Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

We are currently searching for an experienced Arabic professional services HR Business Partner to join their busy Dubai office.

They seek someone with judgment, discretion and the ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization. You will be advising across numerous offices in the region and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Employee Relations/ General HR:

• Advise employees of firm policies and procedures.
• Monitor employment legislation in both onshore and free zone environments and liaise with external employment counsel where needed.
• Assist with discipline and grievance issues in conjunction with relevant Partners/managers
• Periodic review and update of policies in line with legislative or Firm related changes and in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Produce documentation relating to employment (e.g. contracts, change in terms letters, references).
• Manage all leave processes including recording of absences.

Performance Management & Benefits

• Coordinate the professional staff annual performance review process.
• Support the performance management process of professional staff and legal staff as required.
• Complete market reviews and advise on salary and bonus processes as part of annual review process.
• Responsible for the administration of employee benefits including periodic review of benefit entitlements.

Requirements:

• Strong educational background. Degree level in related fields preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience, preferably in a corporate environment(s) with a significant level of responsibility. Experience and/or strong interest in gender equity, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are considered a plus.
• Cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, amongst others.
• Experience and proven success with mentoring programs and resources.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Can approach data with a critical mindset.
• Ability to multi-task and function comfortably under demanding deadlines.
• Team-oriented and disposition to collaborate with members from various Firm departments, committees and external organizations.
• Detail-oriented and able to complete tasks under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well in a matrix environment with more senior and junior individuals.
• High degree of discretion, confidentiality, maturity and cultural sensibility.
• Experience in using databases and Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.