SENIOR HR ADVISOR (MIDDLE EAST & ASIA)

at  MENA Recruit Pty Ltd

Our client is a global law firm and they are currently wishing to recruit a Senior HR Advisor to r eport to the Senior HR Manager, who is also based in the Dubai office.
You will be part of the HR Business Partnering team supporting numerous offices across the Middle East and Asia. Occasional travel around the region and to the UK will be required.
Ideally you will have regional HR experience in a business partnering capacity and able to act as an expert on local compliance requirements in the regions this role will cover, both relation to employment, as well as an advisor to the business.
You can expect to work cohesively with the wider HR Team, key stakeholders and partners within the business providing guidance, support, and coaching. You will also work collaboratively with the Office Managers in each of their locations.
This role provides comprehensive operational HR support to their fee earning teams and business services colleagues, as well as working with ma nagement stakeholders across the region on people delivery. The role includes:
You will be expected to have a solid understanding of the local laws and regulations which apply to the Middle East regions in which they operate;
• Local tax, visa, employment, and regulatory requirements in each of the Middle East jurisdictions in relation to people matters
• Ensuring continuous review of HR procedures and policies, ensuring compliance with local regulations

• Ideally you will be of graduate calibre and with a suitable HR qualification, but this is not essential
• Previous generalist or Business Partnering HR experience at a similar level is required, within a professional services and must be gained in the region
• This is a fast-paced and demanding environment but equally working with a great team. Personality fit is important, as is having the confidence to hit the ground running and go to the Partners and get the work
• HR experience in the Middle East is essential, with exposure to international headquarters being advantageous
• The ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• A clear ability to manage a complex and changing workload, flexibly and efficiently with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines whilst maintaining a high attention to detail at all times.
If this sounds like the role for you, please submit your CV with covering letter outlining your relevant experience