About the job

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.

Position OverviewThe 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.

• Key ResponsibilitiesManage 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.

• Candidate RequirementsBachelor'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.