People & Culture Specialist
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Role Overview
The People & Culture Specialist will be the face of HR for employees at the Abu Dhabi head office.
The role combines operational HR delivery with employee engagement and relationship-building to create a supportive, people-first work environment.
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Role Purpose
The People & Culture Specialist will be the face of HR for employees at the Abu Dhabi head office.
The role combines operational HR delivery with employee engagement and relationship-building to create a supportive, people-first work environment.
Employee Welfare and Engagement
- Design and run surveys, feedback loops, wellness programs, recognition schemes, and other engagement initiatives.
- Act as a trusted contact for employee concerns, grievances, and welfare needs.
- Build rapport across levels and organize team-building activities, town halls, and culture-building events.
Onboarding and Orientation
- Own the end-to-end orientation experience for new joiners.
- Coordinate induction schedules, documentation, and cross-department introductions.
- Gather new-hire feedback to improve the onboarding journey.
HR Calendar and Operations
- Prepare and maintain the annual HR calendar covering engagement events, appraisal cycles, training, compliance deadlines, and UAE public holidays.
- Communicate HR events and deadlines to employees and management.
Performance Management Support
- Coordinate appraisal timelines, templates, submissions, and manager or employee feedback.
- Assist managers in setting performance goals and delivering constructive feedback.
- Maintain accurate performance records according to company policy and UAE Labour Law requirements.
Stakeholder and Management Liaison
- Bridge employees and management by surfacing concerns and translating leadership priorities into employee initiatives.
- Partner with department heads on workforce planning, culture initiatives, and people-related decisions.
- Report to management on engagement metrics and welfare initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3–6 years of HR generalist experience, ideally with employee-relations or engagement exposure.
- Knowledge of UAE Labour Law and MOHRE processes.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills for calendars, appraisal cycles, and multiple stakeholders.
- Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.
- Based in or willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi.
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