People & Culture Executive
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About the Role
Viola Communications seeks a People & Culture Executive to support end-to-end HR operations for its Purple Exhibitions department. The role involves recruitment, employee relations, compliance with UAE labor law, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
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Responsibilities
- Lead end to end recruitment for operational, technical, and support roles
- Partner with department heads to support workforce planning and hiring needs
- Coordinate employee onboarding and deliver a seamless new hire experience
- Manage temporary workforce requirements and liaise with external manpower agencies
- Monitor workforce utilisation, headcount, and HR metrics to support business decisions
- Act as first point of contact for employee relations, providing guidance and resolving workplace issues
- Oversee attendance, timekeeping, overtime, and payroll inputs to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, maintain HR records, and support HR audits and reporting
- Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, values driven workplace culture
- Manage the employee offboarding process, including exit formalities, clearances, and handovers
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or related field
- 2 4 years of experience in a People & Culture/HR role
- Prior experience in manufacturing, production, exhibitions, or project based environment is highly preferred
- Experience handling both blue collar and white collar employees
- Knowledge of UAE labor laws and HR compliance practices
Full Job Posting
Overview
- Viola is looking for a People & Culture Executive to join our buzzing creative agency.
- You will support end to end people operations for our Purple Exhibitions department, acting as a key liaison between on ground exhibitions/manufacturing teams and the Head Office.
- This role is responsible for recruitment, employee relations, and day to day HR coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end to end recruitment for operational, technical, and support roles.
- Partner with department heads to support workforce planning and hiring needs.
- Coordinate employee onboarding and deliver a seamless new hire experience.
- Manage temporary workforce requirements and liaise with external manpower agencies.
- Monitor workforce utilisation, headcount, and HR metrics to support business decisions.
- Act as the first point of contact for employee relations, providing guidance on people matters and resolving workplace issues.
- Oversee attendance, timekeeping, overtime, and payroll inputs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, maintain HR records, and support HR audits and reporting.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, values driven workplace culture.
- Manage the employee offboarding process, including exit formalities, clearances, and handovers.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- 2 4 years of experience in a People & Culture/HR role.
- Prior experience in manufacturing, production, exhibitions, or project based environment is highly preferred.
- Experience handling both blue collar and white collar employees.
- Experience coordinating with head office or group HR teams is an advantage.
- Good understanding of HR operations: attendance, leave, payroll coordination, and documentation.
- Knowledge of UAE labor laws and HR compliance practices.
About Viola Communications
- We pride ourselves on serving clients from diverse backgrounds and with a vast range of experiences.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and cultivates cultural diversity among our employees.
- With representation from over 20 nationalities across our business units.
Application Notes
- We appreciate all applications received. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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