ABOUT THE ROLES
We are seeking a proactive and people-oriented HR Assistant/HR Employee Relations professional to work closely with the CEO/Director in enhancing employee experience, engagement, and organizational culture.
This role will support the development and implementation of HR policies, employee engagement initiatives, internal activities, and Learning & Development (L&D) programs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, attentive to employee needs, and able to translate management direction and employee feedback into practical HR initiatives.
This role offers the opportunity to relocate to Dubai, with potential opportunities for international business travel and future relocation to other countries.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Employee Relations & Engagement
- Support the CEO/Director in managing employee relations and employee experience initiatives across the organization.
- Act as a point of contact for employees, gathering feedback, concerns, and suggestions and escalating relevant matters to management.
- Develop and coordinate employee engagement programs, internal campaigns, recognition initiatives, team-building activities, and company events.
- Conduct or support employee surveys, feedback sessions, and other engagement activities to understand employee needs and identify areas for improvement.
- Monitor employee sentiment and workplace concerns and provide regular updates and recommendations to management.
- Support initiatives that strengthen company culture, communication, collaboration, and employee satisfaction.
HR Policies & Internal Communication
- Support the research, drafting, review, and improvement of HR policies, guidelines, procedures, and employee communications.
- Work with relevant stakeholders to ensure policies are practical, clearly communicated, and consistently implemented.
- Assist in preparing HR announcements, employee guidelines, presentations, reports, and other internal materials.
- Research HR practices and employment trends across different markets when required.
Learning & Development
- Support the development and implementation of the company's Learning & Development framework and initiatives.
- Coordinate with managers and employees to identify training and development needs.
- Assist in organizing internal and external training programs, workshops, onboarding sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities.
- Track training participation, employee feedback, and program effectiveness.
- Support the development of learning materials, training plans, competency frameworks, and career development initiatives.
CEO/Director Support & HR Projects
- Support the CEO/Director in implementing people-related initiatives and special HR projects.
- Prepare reports, presentations, employee insights, and recommendations for management review.
- Coordinate with different departments and locations to ensure HR initiatives are implemented effectively and on schedule.
- Follow up on action items and ensure proper execution of management decisions related to employees and organizational development.
- Perform other HR and people-related assignments as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, HR Generalist, L&D, or a related HR role.
- Good understanding of HR policies, employee engagement, and employee experience.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Good writing and research skills, with experience supporting HR policies and internal communications.
- Proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
- Experience in developing and implementing employee engagement initiatives.
- Familiarity with Learning & Development frameworks.
