Human Resources Generalist

About the role

Recruitment and employee lifecycle

• Support recruitment through job postings, CV screening, interview coordination and offer preparation.
• Manage onboarding and induction documentation, contracts and orientation; coordinate PRO and Admin processes for visas, Emirates ID, labour cards and immigration.
• Maintain employee records in HRIS and physical files; manage attendance, leave and overtime records and prepare monthly WPS payroll inputs.
• Administer medical insurance changes and queries; handle employee relations, grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Support performance cycles, probation reviews, confirmation, training and development, and training records.
• Manage resignations, terminations, clearances, exit interviews and end-of-service calculations; prepare HR letters and certificates.

Reporting and compliance

• Support management reports on headcount, turnover and attendance.
• Ensure HR processes and documentation comply with IMS procedures and support internal and external audits.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, events and internal communications.

Required qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3–5 years in an HR generalist role; UAE experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE procedures, WPS requirements and core employee lifecycle processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and experience with HRIS systems.
• Strong organisation, accuracy, communication and interpersonal skills, discretion, integrity and ability to manage competing tasks.

Preferred qualifications

• Construction, engineering or contracting industry experience is preferred.
• CIPD, SHRM or PHR certification is preferred.
• Experience with large blue-collar and multinational workforces is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO-based management systems and HR documentation controls is preferred.

Work environment

• The role is primarily office-based, with occasional visits to project sites and staff accommodation as required.
• A professional corporate image and appropriate dress are expected for client and stakeholder dealings.
• The role involves working across diverse nationalities and organisational cultures and adapting to work pressure.