Human Resources Generalist jobs in United Arab Emirates

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility -our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

As a HR Generalist, you will be responsible for a variety of Human Resources tasks or programs, including advising people managers on the execution of performance management, coaching, corrective action issues, team building, employee development and compliance programs. You will provide primary operational (daily) support for our managers and employees. We ask that you have team participation and interface within all areas of Human Resources to provide support for managers and employees. The HRG will also help expand the HR presence throughout the organization and support culture shifts through targeted programs.

You will report to the Manager, Sr. HR Business Partner and have a hybrid schedule working in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

UAE Nationals (Emiratis) are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Partner with HRBPs, CoEs leaders at a local level to bring value and support to the business through execution of recruitment, performance management, coaching, corrective action issues, team building, employee development, compliance programs, execution of university relations programs/activities.
• Provide feedback to HRBPs, COEs and HR Services to assist those functions to deliver continuous improvement and consistency to all employees.
• Local deployment support of HR programs.
• Deliver HR training activities provided by the COEs or HR Services to managers and employees.
• Partner with HRBP and Legal on execution of employee investigations.
• Provide regional benefits support when needed.
• Require data for local activities when needed: tax audit, investigation, invoice data entry, legal review, EHS, compensation guidance, represent company in employee dispute.
• Manage, with input from hiring manager, all voluntary terminations, reductions in force. This includes planning, costing, and documenting all stages of the exit (with the support from HRBPs).
• Ensure, when site specific, all local policies and procedures are up to date along with any transition needed according to local legal requirements.
• Provide guidance to local managers on performance management to prevent employee disputes.
• Provide support for on-site audit/compliance reviews (regulatory/legal requirements). Comply with local laws related to ensuring a positive, non-discriminatory, and safe work environment, and local union or work council requirements. These changes may include reviewing policies, procedures, handbooks, and employment documents.
• Provide support for any company-wide changes or programs, such as employee development, restructuring, support HRBPs with organizational design and change management efforts.
• Provide local support for corporate programs, such as engagement and inclusion programs, global voices (employee survey) and action planning.

• Bachelor's Degree within Human Resources, Business or similar.
• Minimum 5 years' human resources experience, including direct, hands-on experience managing employment issues.
• Solid knowledge of UAE labour legislation.
• Previous experience in a global matrixed organization within a technology environment.
• Very good command of English and Arabic.

• Capability to assist colleagues to work through change and support change management processes.
• Capability to retain and convey in challenging circumstances.
• Apply process improvement to facilitate desired outcomes.
• Team orientation and ability to collaborate with other HR members.
• Preference will be given to qualified UAE Nationals (Emiratis), in line with local hiring guidelines.

Our benefits package includes …

• On-demand digital course library for professional development
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program

… and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.