HR Specialist - Middle East

Givaudan

In this role, you will be responsible for -

HR Operations & Administration:

• Work closely with our Shared Services Centre to ensure local HR operations and processes run smoothly.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring the best employee experience.
• Support the management of outsourced employees along with our partners.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure timely updates in HR systems (SAP SuccessFactors).
• Prepare HR reports and data to support decision-making and compliance.

Payroll & Benefits:

• Coordinate monthly payroll in partnership with our payroll partners across multiple countries.
• Support administration of employee benefits and ensure accuracy of related data.
• Act as first point of contact for employee payroll and benefits queries.

PRO & Compliance:

• Coordinate government relations (PRO) activities through external vendors.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labour laws and regional employment regulations.
• Support annual HR processes such as compensation reviews, performance cycles, and budgeting exercises.

HR Processes:

• Provide support for performance management, annual salary review and bonus processes.
• Support HR projects and initiatives as required.
• Ensure smooth communication and alignment with HR Shared Services and Centres of Excellence.
• Assist the team in organising training sessions and learning activities.
• Provide support for wellbeing and employee engagement programmes.
• Help coordinate HR communications and events.
• Contribute to other HR projects.