Job Description / Role:

EDGE Group is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join their team in Abu Dhabi. This role involves managing end-to-end performance management cycles, leading employee engagement initiatives, and partnering with leaders to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture. The successful candidate will act as a primary point of contact for recruitment processes, support onboarding, and handle various HR administrative and employee relations tasks while ensuring compliance with company policies and UAE labour regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to OHSE legislations, standards and the Organization Policy’s & Procedures.
• Manage the end-to-end performance management cycle, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, annual reviews, calibration sessions, and performance reporting.
• Monitor performance review completion rates and ensure adherence to timelines.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on performance management processes and policies.
• Analyse performance data and identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, surveys, recognition programmes, and wellbeing activities.
• Analyse engagement feedback and develop action plans to improve employee experience and retention.
• Partner with leaders to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, assessments, and offer management.
• Act as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Support onboarding activities and ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
• Maintain accurate employee records and Human Resources documentation.
• Prepare employment letters, contracts, reports, and other Human Resources correspondence.
• Support employee relations matters, including policy interpretation, investigations, disciplinary actions, and grievance management.
• Coordinate learning and development activities and track training completion and effectiveness.
• Generate and analyse Human Resources metrics related to recruitment, performance, engagement, turnover, and headcount.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable labour regulations.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.
• Collaborate with managers and stakeholders to improve people processes and organisational effectiveness.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with professionalism and discretion.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Human Resources policies, systems, and employee programmes.
• Undertake additional Human Resources projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Human Resources.

Experience Required:

• 5+ years of HR experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or specialist role.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: Any Nationality

Job Description / Role:

EDGE Group is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join their team in Abu Dhabi. This role involves managing end-to-end performance management cycles, leading employee engagement initiatives, and partnering with leaders to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture. The successful candidate will act as a primary point of contact for recruitment processes, support onboarding, and handle various HR administrative and employee relations tasks while ensuring compliance with company policies and UAE labour regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to OHSE legislations, standards and the Organization Policy’s & Procedures.
• Manage the end-to-end performance management cycle, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, annual reviews, calibration sessions, and performance reporting.
• Monitor performance review completion rates and ensure adherence to timelines.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on performance management processes and policies.
• Analyse performance data and identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, surveys, recognition programmes, and wellbeing activities.
• Analyse engagement feedback and develop action plans to improve employee experience and retention.
• Partner with leaders to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, assessments, and offer management.
• Act as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Support onboarding activities and ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
• Maintain accurate employee records and Human Resources documentation.
• Prepare employment letters, contracts, reports, and other Human Resources correspondence.
• Support employee relations matters, including policy interpretation, investigations, disciplinary actions, and grievance management.
• Coordinate learning and development activities and track training completion and effectiveness.
• Generate and analyse Human Resources metrics related to recruitment, performance, engagement, turnover, and headcount.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable labour regulations.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.
• Collaborate with managers and stakeholders to improve people processes and organisational effectiveness.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with professionalism and discretion.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Human Resources policies, systems, and employee programmes.
• Undertake additional Human Resources projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Human Resources.

Experience Required:

• 5+ years of HR experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or specialist role.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: Any Nationality