Senior Specialist, People & Operations (Emirati National)

About the Role

Pre-Onboarding and Onboarding

• Coordinate pre-employment processes, including security clearances and documentation.
• Prepare and issue offer letters and employment contracts using approved templates.
• Coordinate onboarding with IT, Finance, and business teams.
• Ensure new joiners are accurately set up in HR systems from day one.

HR Systems and Data

• Maintain accurate employee data across the employee lifecycle.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR system issues.
• Troubleshoot issues, coordinate with vendors, and follow fixes through completion.
• Test new features, support integrations, and help roll out system improvements.

Operational HR Support

• Support engagement, learning and development, and performance cycles operationally.
• Track timelines, prepare reports, and support HR communications.
• Provide data and insights from HR systems to support decision-making.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in HR processes and propose improvements.
• Document processes and create simple guides for employees and managers.
• Take initiative to improve HR operations and systems.

Who We Are Looking For

• A self-starter who takes ownership and follows through.
• Someone comfortable working independently and solving problems.
• A highly execution-focused and detail-oriented professional.
• A curious person who is eager to learn and motivated to grow.
• Someone confident working with systems, data, and vendors.

Experience and Skills

• Two to three years of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Operations, or People Operations role.
• Hands-on experience with HR tools is required; Darwinbox or Team Tailor experience is a plus, not a must.
• Comfort working with Excel and HR data.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Opportunity

• The role offers ownership and accountability from day one.
• The position provides exposure to HR systems, integrations, and operational problem-solving.
• The role offers an opportunity to grow in a fast-moving environment.