Job Description:
We’re looking for a dedicated and proactive HR Officer in Abu Dhabi to join our energetic marketing agency in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The ideal candidate will support a variety of HR functions, such as recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance. This role is key in creating a positive work environment and ensuring our HR practices follow best practices and local labour laws. (HR Officer in Abu Dhabi)
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with department heads to understand hiring needs and develop job descriptions.
- Manage the entire recruitment process, from posting jobs and screening candidates to interviewing and making job offers.
- Oversee the onboarding of new hires, helping them settle in and understand their roles.
- Be a point of contact for employees with HR questions, resolving any issues quickly and professionally.
- Support employee engagement activities and foster a positive workplace culture.
- Help mediate conflicts and facilitate discussions to maintain a healthy work environment.
- Set up and manage the performance review process.
- Work with managers to identify training needs and provide resources to help employees grow.
- Track performance improvement plans and assist employees in meeting their goals.
- Ensure HR policies comply with local labour laws.
- Keep employee records accurate and up to date, following data protection guidelines.
- Assist with payroll preparation and work with finance to ensure timely salary payments.
- Manage employee benefits, like health insurance and other perks.
- Answer questions about compensation, benefits, and other HR policies.
- Plan training programs and workshops to help employees develop new skills.
- Maintain HR systems to keep employee information current.
- Prepare reports and share HR data with management as needed.
- Handle other HR administrative tasks as they come up.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 2-4 years of HR experience, ideally within a marketing agency or creative industry.
- Good understanding of local labor laws and HR practices.
- Strong communication and people skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with care.
- Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
