HR Advisor

About This Role

HR Business Partnering

• Build strong relationships with management and employees across Alkalma Wellbeing Center.
• Act as the first point of contact for all HR queries.
• Maintain regular engagement with employees through HR initiatives such as drop-in sessions and internal communications.
• Support and promote HR initiatives, ensuring consistency and high standards.
• Work closely with the Operations Director – Business Partnerships on HR matters.

Talent Acquisition

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across all levels, including sourcing, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding.
• Ensure recruitment aligns with approved headcount and internal policies.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline within the healthcare sector.
• Draft job descriptions and adverts in collaboration with hiring managers.
• Conduct interviews and support hiring decisions.
• Complete all pre-employment checks, including references and background verifications.
• Support recruitment initiatives such as hiring campaigns and open days.

Employee Relations

• Support management with employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and internal policies.
• Conduct investigations and provide guidance to managers where required.
• Contribute to policy updates in line with business and legal requirements.

HR Administration

• Prepare and manage employment contracts, offer letters, and onboarding documentation.
• Coordinate visa, work permit, and medical insurance processes, including renewals and cancellations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Support payroll administration and ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare HR reports as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field (CIPD is an advantage).
• Knowledge of UAE Labour Law.
• Experience with DHA/DOH licensing processes.
• Experience in visa and onboarding processes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Customer-focused approach.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar HR role.
• Strong background in recruitment and employee relations.

Leadership

• Provide indirect leadership by influencing and supporting managers and employees within the area of HR expertise.

Budgets & Equipment

• Hold part responsibility for budget management within the HR function, in line with guidance from the Operations Director – Business Partnerships, finance team, and company policies.

Information Governance

• Share responsibility for maintaining the confidentiality, security, and accuracy of employee records and data.
• Ensure all documentation meets organisational, regulatory, and statutory requirements.

Communication & Interaction

• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
• Gather and provide information, sometimes requiring explanation and professional judgement.
• Handle sensitive or potentially distressing information with discretion and professionalism.

Safeguarding

• Maintain responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• Follow local safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Complete mandatory safeguarding training and any additional training relevant to the role.

Working Environment

• Office-based role with occasional site visits.