HR Specialist
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About the Role
Arla Foods is seeking an HR Specialist for their UAE office in Jebel Ali. The role involves managing recruitment for frontline positions, visa processing, employee records, disciplinary matters, and employee engagement initiatives.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the recruitment process for frontline positions, including interview scheduling, candidate shortlisting, and coordination
- Liaise with PROs for timely processing of visas and work permits
- Ensure accurate updating and maintenance of employee information in the HR information system
- Address disciplinary matters as needed, ensuring policies are applied fairly and consistently
- Handle all aspects of the employee exit process, including resignations and terminations
- Oversee the planning and execution of the annual employee satisfaction survey
- Administer company life and health insurance programs, collaborating with brokers and service providers
- Plan and manage the yearly calendar of employee engagement initiatives and events
- Oversee employee housing and depot office standards to ensure alignment with Arla's policies
- Facilitate and conduct training sessions on various HR related topics
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in a generalist or HR operations role
- Proven experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding
- Experience with HR operations, including payroll inputs, leave administration, employee records, and insurance processes
- Strong interpersonal and employee relations skills
- Excellent communication skills in English and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of UAE Labour Law is an advantage
- Valid UAE driving license
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About Arla Foods
- Arla Foods is a global dairy cooperative with brands like Puck, Dano, Lurpak, and Castello.
- With 1,200 employees in the Middle East and Africa and 19,000 globally, Arla is one of the world's largest dairy companies.
- Arla MENA is the largest and most profitable region within Arla's International Zone.
How Would You Make An Impact
- Manage the recruitment process for frontline positions, including interview scheduling, candidate shortlisting, and coordination.
- Liaise with PROs for timely processing of visas and work permits.
- Ensure accurate updating and maintenance of employee information in the HR information system.
- Address disciplinary matters as needed, ensuring policies are applied fairly and consistently.
- Handle all aspects of the employee exit process, including resignations and terminations.
- Oversee the planning and execution of the annual employee satisfaction survey.
- Administer company life and health insurance programs, collaborating with brokers and service providers.
- Plan and manage the yearly calendar of employee engagement initiatives and events.
- Oversee employee housing and depot office standards to ensure alignment with Arla's policies.
- Facilitate and conduct training sessions on various HR related topics.
What Will Make You Successful
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in a generalist or HR operations role.
- Proven experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding.
- Experience with HR operations, including payroll inputs, leave administration, employee records, and insurance processes.
- Strong interpersonal and employee relations skills.
- Excellent communication skills in English and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of HR systems and HR reporting.
- Knowledge of UAE Labour Law is an advantage.
- Valid UAE driving license.
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