Associate HR Generalist

Project Management Institute; Dubai; On-site; AED 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Human Resources Generalist to provide comprehensive HR support across various functions. This role involves collaborating with internal teams and external clients, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and driving employee relations initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR practices, including recruitment, training, and organizational development. If you are passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing employee engagement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or equivalent experience required.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR business partner support across various functions.
• Assist in employee hiring, onboarding, and relations.
• Support organizational training and development initiatives.

Skills

HR Business Partnership

Employee Relations

Labor Laws Compliance

Training and Development

Recruiting

HRIS Databases

Project Staffing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

SHRM or HR certification

Tools

MS Office

HRIS Databases

Job description

Associate Human Resources Generalist is an HR professional responsible for providing HR business partner support for a defined operating region and/or functional business group. The role directly reports to the Manager, Human Resources. The Associate HR Generalist routinely interacts with internal Operations & Function Managers, Executive Management, Professional Staff, Craft Employees, and Corporate Function Leads; and external Clients, Customers, and Technical/Professional Advisors.

• The Associate HR Generalist position is typically accountable for holistic HR business support or sub-function remit for a geographic area or functional group.
• Proven ability to provide HR Business Partnership advice (consulting and coaching).
• General Human Resources includes work across multiple areas of HR including:

• General HR program/policy development, administration, and compliance.
• Assistance in employee hiring, onboarding, termination, system & records maintenance, and other administrative activities.
• Employee and labor relations and communications.
• Support for employee relations and direct interaction with professional and/or skilled craft labor workforce; resolving employee concerns.
• Rewards program coordination and/or administration.
• Employee mobility administration (domestic and international) and immigration support.
• Organizational Training and Development including support delivery of company training initiatives.
• Staffing and Recruiting, including project staffing support.
• Talent and Organization Performance, including talent & succession management programs across area of remit.
• Advice on labor relations, union and collective bargaining, and industrial agreements.
• Advance company DE&I initiatives & goals.

• Knowledge of and compliance with all regulatory and employment laws mitigating employment risk.
• Provide support for timekeeping and payroll processing.
• Produce and analyze HR reports, reach conclusions, or make recommendations to achieve business goals.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and HR functional performance.
• Support workforce planning activities, including forecast histograms and staffing plans.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or equivalent years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of Labor and Employment Laws for area of remit.
• SHRM or other HR professional certification preferred.
• Experience in the delivery of training programs and materials preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of the Engineering & Construction industry.
• Proficient Computer Skills - HRIS Databases and MS Office.
• Project site or construction craft HR experience preferred.