About the job

About the job

The CompanyTidewater owns and operates one of the largest fleets Offshore Support Vessels in the industry, with over 70 years of experience supporting offshore energy exploration and production activities worldwide.Tidewater is dedicated to supporting our customers globally, with the highest level of service using our best assets, our people and our vessels. We deliver these services with the highest level of operational performance to include safety for our people, compliance with all laws and regulations and respect for the environment and local communities in which we work.

The RoleThe HR Advisor will provide front line onshore HR Support to our Middle East and West Africa regions. Working across the whole employee life cycle this role will support the administration and delivery of recruitment, training & development, absence management, performance management and HR projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to broaden their experience in a generalist HR role.

Base LocationThis role will work from our Dubai office.

Working PatternMon – Fri office based

• Main ResponsibilitiesCoordinate end to end recruitment and onboarding activities, delivering a seamless candidate and new joiner experience
• Manage and maintain accurate employment records & HR systems, including preparation of employment contracts and payroll related documents.
• Provide HR advice & guidance to managers and employee on front line operational employment best practice & legal compliance.
• Assist HR Manager with the development, implementation and periodic review of HR policies and procedures
• Manage employee leave and absence processes, including administration of our employee leave App, updating and maintaining secure employee records and facilitating Occupational Health referrals as required.
• Processing of visa / work permit applications in full regulatory compliance
• Support HR Manager in the planning & delivery of employee training and development programmes
• Work closely with Managers to deliver best practice in employee performance management
• Support HR Manager with employee relations processes where required
• Conducting exit interviews, analyse trends and feedback and provide recommendations to support employee retention
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the employee experience and support business objectives

• Skills, knowledge and qualificationsA business degree or equivalent is required
• Must already hold or be actively working towards a Hurman Resources Management post graduate qualification or equivalent
• Must have 2-3 Years in delivering front end HR support to operational business
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong administration skills
• Must demonstrate a good understanding of employment law in UAE or West Africa