HR Advisor

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Acting as a first point of contact for employees and managers with regards to HR and Training related queries, providing professional advice focused on business requirements as well as legislation
• Managing and providing advice/guidance on all HR matters through the complete employee life cycle
• Providing advice and guidance on employee relations issues in accordance with legislation (e.g. disciplinary matters, absence management etc.), identifying and mitigating risks
• Accurately and timely processing of all HR issues and documentation in a professional manner, in line with HR policies and procedures and best practice, and ensuring that documentation is accurate, up to date and factual
• Building and maintaining strong business relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring delivery of a credible, value adding service
• Maintaining accurate HR records in line with Data Protection requirements to maintain the integrity of HR data. This includes carrying out payroll related processes including starters, leavers, payments, deductions etc., ensuring compliance with process and high levels of accuracy
• Delivering presentations, training and coaching on HR topics as required
• Proactively identifying gaps and/or risks and proposing changes
• Updating management on any new regulations issued by government entities and ensuring our compliance
• Providing HR reports as requested
• Carrying out all required aspects of Government Relations
• Managing working visas for all staff in the UAE, to include applications, renewals and cancellations as required
• Undertaking HR projects as discussed and agreed
  
  

• HR qualification
• Strong knowledge of UAE HR practices, labour laws and governmental requirements
• Experience of working within HR in the JAFZA freezone and with authorities
• Demonstrating continuing professional development relevant to Human Resources and Training
• Demonstrable experience in a similar level generalist HR role
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programmes (e.g., excel, word)
• Previous experience using/updating an HR Information System
• UAE Driving Licence
  
  

• Educated to degree level in Human Resources Management or relevant subject area
• Payroll experience
  
  

• Highly professional conduct and positive attitude
• High degree of commercial acumen
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (both written and oral), particularly listening, persuading, influencing and motivating
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships
• Ability to challenge
• Good time management combined with strong organisational skills, and ability to multi-task and work calmly under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Ability to provide concise, clear and consistent advice
• Sound judgement and problem solving skills
• Strong team player with leadership abilities
• High level of integrity and ability to deal with confidential/sensitive information
• Must be willing to travel and be able to spend time away from home on occasion