About This Role
This HR Officer role involves overseeing the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, and developing innovative HR strategies aligned with organizational goals. The position drives talent acquisition and retention, leads employee relations, and manages compensation and benefits programs. It suits an experienced HR professional who can ensure compliance, drive change initiatives, and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding and development to performance management and offboarding, ensuring a positive employee experience
- Develop and implement innovative HR strategies aligned with organizational goals, driving talent acquisition and retention
- Lead complex employee relations investigations and resolutions, fostering a fair and productive work environment
- Design and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent
- Ensure compliance with all labor laws and regulations, proactively mitigating legal risks
- Drive organizational change initiatives, effectively communicating and managing impacts on the workforce
- Develop and deliver impactful training and development programs to enhance employee skills and career growth
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, building an inclusive culture where all employees thrive
- Utilize HR analytics to provide strategic insights and recommendations for data-driven decision-making
- Partner with senior leadership to forecast workforce needs and develop strategic talent planning
Requirements
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Extensive experience (7+ years) in progressive HR roles, with a proven track record in strategic HR management
- Professional certification such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR
- Demonstrated expertise in talent management, employee relations, and compensation & benefits
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and data analytics tools
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of employment law and best HR practices
- Proven ability to influence and advise senior leadership
- Experience in [Specify Industry, e.g., Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing] sector
- UAE experience is mandatory (preferably in Transport and Contracting sectors)
- Ability to work under pressure
- Only candidates matching the specified nationalities will be considered
Application Process
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted