HR Generalist - Manufacturer Immediate Joiner

A leading provider of innovative access solutions specializing in equipment designed to elevate personnel safely and efficiently for a variety of work tasks is looking for HR Generalist to join their team in Dubai. Their company offers a wide range of cutting-edge aerial platforms including scissor lifts, boom lifts, and vertical mast lifts tailored to meet the needs of industries such as construction, maintenance, and industrial services. They also provide comprehensive services including equipment rental, sales, operator training, and maintenance ensuring our clients can perform their work at heights with the highest standards of safety and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adapt and implement the global HR processes, procedures, tools, and policies to the country organization.
  
• Support HRM with salary calculations at increments and during bonus periods.
  
• Align job descriptions, learning and development structure, and performance management framework to meet the country needs.
  
• Interpret and explain HR policies, procedures, laws, standards, and regulations to staff.
  
• Coordinate full recruitment cycle with HRM: recruit, select, and interview job applicants, refer them to hiring managers, make hiring recommendations, conduct reference checks, negotiate with candidates, process all hiring-related paperwork, and coordinate onboarding;
  
• Conduct new hire induction and orientation program in coordination with concerned departments including learning and development to ensure all new joiners are inducted and database maintained for new joiners to ensure smooth employee transition into the company.
  
• Conduct exit interviews and process all exit-related paperwork;
  
• Participate in various HR projects to continuously improve HR service processes, procedures, tools, and policies;
  
• Manage and execute all HR administration related processes and related documentation such as employee and employment data/letters, holidays, sickness, recruitment, new hires and onboarding, education, termination, insurance, and all related invoices.
  
• Maintain contact with employment and posting agencies, external advisors, and other third parties;
  
• In consultation with HRM and/or employees, provide concrete information regarding training questions, study advice, and the execution of training;
  
• Provide support and assist throughout the performance management cycle (performance assessments), perform analyses, and ensure the follow-up on the issues resulting from this;
  
• Collect and analyze HR KPIs (sickness, absence, turnover, costs, staffing, etc.) and when necessary determine activities to improve on KPIs;
  
• Address employee relations in coordination with HRM (e.g., grievances or other issues);
  
• Update HR policies and relevant data regularly.
  
• Ensure compliance of all applicable laws and regulations.
  
• Report all information required by the internal and external stakeholders timely, completely, and accurately.
  
• Be the first point of contact for employees whilst working closely with the HR Manager.
  
• Plan, organize, and execute quarterly employee engagement activities to enhance team collaboration and morale.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop engaging and inclusive events that align with the company culture.
  
• Collect feedback and assess the effectiveness of employee engagement initiatives.
  
• Compile and update month-end reports to support accurate salary calculations.
  
• Collaborate with Finance and other relevant departments to ensure payroll accuracy.
  
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with salary-related information.
  
• Regularly update and maintain turnover reports identifying trends and providing insights to the Management team.
  
• Facilitate ticket and hotel bookings for the management team.
  
• Maintain accurate and organized records of travel arrangements.
  
• Assist Line Managers in setting up SMART goals for their team members.
  
• Guide and support managers in the completion and follow-up of the performance management process.
  
• Conduct regular one-on-one sessions with employees to address concerns, provide support, and gather feedback.
  
• Collaborate with management to address and resolve employee grievances promptly and effectively.
  
• Act as a mediator when conflicts arise, promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
  
• Stay informed about changes in HR policies, regulations, and labor laws.
  
• Update and communicate new policies to employees ensuring understanding and compliance.
  
• Work closely with the HR Manager to review and revise existing policies to align with organizational goals and legal requirements.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
  
• Proven track record of at least 3-5 years in HR in an international/multinational environment.
  
• Knowledge of relevant local laws, regulations, best practices, and culture.
  
• Strong English and local language communication skills.
  
• Team player and leader.
  
• Quick learner eager to learn and develop the business and the people.
  
• Proactive, assertive, innovative, and integer problemsolver who can manage people, conflicts, priorities, time, and stress.