Human Resources Generalist

Position overview

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and ensure employee matters comply with UAE Labour Law and company policies.
• Maintain awareness of employment and labour practices across the GCC.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and hiring; handle multiple vacancies across functions and levels.
• Coordinate onboarding, induction, and related documentation; support employer branding at university career fairs and recruitment events.
• Coordinate payroll activities and maintain accurate employee information and payroll inputs.
• Support employee relations and HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle; maintain accurate, confidential records.
• Coordinate HR matters and reporting with international headquarters; provide operational guidance to employees and management.
• Work independently, support a multicultural workforce, and travel internationally for business when required.

Candidate requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong hands-on HR Generalist experience; multinational or international organization experience is preferred.
• Proven experience supporting or managing a workforce of 100+ employees.
• Strong working knowledge of UAE Labour Law and awareness of GCC employment and labour practices.
• Regional recruitment experience managing multiple vacancies; practical payroll experience.
• Experience in employee onboarding, employer branding, and working with or reporting to an international headquarters.
• Excellent English and comfort in a multicultural and international environment.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills; self-motivated and able to work independently.
• A Western educational background is advantageous but not mandatory.

Work context

• The organization operates from Abu Dhabi and works with overseas headquarters in an international environment.
• International business travel may be required.