Human Resources Officer

Confidential Company

Job Title: HR Officer

Location: Dubai, Business Bay
Job Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

To drive strategic HR initiatives, ensure compliance with labor laws, and support workforce planning by leveraging data-driven insights and strong interpersonal skills. The role involves talent acquisition, policy implementation, performance management, and employee engagement to foster a productive and compliant work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for finance, operations, and technical roles.
• Coordinate with department heads to define job descriptions and hiring needs.
• Oversee onboarding processes, documentation, and induction programs.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain employee records, contracts, and visa documentation in line with UAE labor laws.
• Ensure timely renewal of work permits, insurance, and regulatory filings.
• Support internal and external audits with HR documentation and compliance reports.

Performance Management & Development

• Facilitate goal-setting, appraisal cycles, and feedback sessions.
• Track KPIs and training needs in coordination with department leads.
• Support succession planning and career development frameworks.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Organize engagement activities, surveys, and wellness initiatives.
• Address grievances and mediate conflict resolution professionally.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and ethical workplace practices.

HR Analytics & MIS

• Develop dashboards for headcount, attrition, and training metrics.
• Analyze trends in absenteeism, turnover, and productivity.
• Present HR reports to management for strategic decision-making.

Qualifications & Skills

Criteria

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's/Master in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Experience

3-6 years in HR operations, preferably in manufacturing or multi-sector firms

Technical Skills

HRMS/ERP (SAP4HANA SuccessFactors or similar), Excel, PowerPoint, HR dashboards

Soft Skills

Empathy, discretion, communication, negotiation, and cultural sensitivity

Compliance Knowledge

UAE Labor Law, HR audit standards, visa & payroll regulations

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in HR digital transformation or SAP4HANA migration
• Preference for Cement or steel manufacturing
• Exposure to ESG-linked HR metrics and DEI initiatives
• Ability to draft HR policies, memos, and board-level HR presentations

Preference Candidates - Who Have Exp in cement, steel & manufacturing industry.