HR Generalist

Our client is a well-established multinational company operating from Abu Dhabi, with a multicultural workforce and an international operational environment. The organization works closely with its overseas headquarters and requires a hands-on HR professional who can independently manage day-to-day HR activities while ensuring alignment with local requirements and corporate standards. The HR Generalist will be responsible for supporting and managing the full spectrum of HR activities for a workforce of 100+ employees. The role requires a practical, hands-on HR professional with strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, awareness of employment regulations across the GCC, and previous experience working within a multinational organization. The successful candidate should be comfortable working independently, taking ownership of HR matters, coordinating with headquarters, and supporting employees and management across different HR functions.

• • Manage day-to-day HR operations.
  • Ensure HR practices and employee matters are handled in accordance with UAE Labour Law and company policies.
  • Maintain good awareness of labour and employment practices across the GCC region.
  • Manage the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer coordination and hiring.
  • Handle multiple vacancies simultaneously across different functions and levels.
  • Coordinate employee onboarding, induction and related documentation.
  • Support employer branding initiatives, including participation in university career fairs and recruitment events.
  • Manage and coordinate practical payroll activities, ensuring employee information and payroll inputs are accurate and up to date.
  • Support employee relations and general HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle.
  • Maintain employee records and HR documentation accurately and confidentially.
  • Coordinate and communicate regularly with the company's international headquarters on HR matters and reporting requirements.
  • Provide HR guidance and operational support to employees and management.
  • Work independently, take ownership of HR responsibilities and handle priorities with minimal day-to-day supervision.
  • Support an international and multicultural workforce.
  • Travel internationally when required for business purposes.

• • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or a related discipline.
  • A Western educational background would be an advantage, but is not mandatory.
  • Strong hands-on HR Generalist experience, preferably gained within a multinational/international organization.
  • Proven experience supporting or managing a workforce of 100+ employees.
  • Strong working knowledge of UAE Labour Law.
  • Awareness and understanding of GCC employment/labour practices.
  • Strong regional recruitment experience with the ability to manage several vacancies simultaneously.
  • Practical experience in payroll.
  • Previous experience in employee onboarding and employer branding activities.
  • Experience working with and reporting to an overseas/international headquarters.
  • Excellent command of English.
  • Comfortable working within a multicultural and international operational environment.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple HR responsibilities.
  • Self-motivated and capable of operating independently without constant supervision.
  • Must have no restrictions on international business travel, particularly within the GCC.