HR Analyst (UAE National only)

Svitzer Middle East is recruiting for an enthusiastic and passionate HR Analyst to join our regional office in Dubai. If you are a UAE National, have knowledge of UAE labour law and government regulations and procedures, and have strong project management skills, here is a great opportunity to develop your career.

Svitzer is a global leader in towage services, aiding our customers in safely and efficiently manoeuvring their large vessels in and out of ports worldwide. The way we do business is governed by our values: Constant Care, Humbleness, Uprightness, Our Employees, Our Name.

Founded in 1833, Svitzer builds on almost 200 years of experience, and our powerful tugboats and experts in towage work tirelessly to keep goods flowing, businesses thriving, and communities connected. Today, Svitzer is a leading global port and terminal infrastructure provider, serving approximately 2,000 customers in 143 ports and 40 terminals across 37 countries through a fleet of 446 vessels.

What You Can Look Forward To

The HR Analyst will work on various projects and initiatives within the People & Culture function across the Asia, Middle East and Africa Region, as well as assist with the day-to-day HR operations for the UAE office. The HR analyst will work closely with the Regional Head of People and Culture and the Cluster HR Manager – MENA to ensure that Svitzer offers a people-focused work environment with company policies compliant to the UAE Labour Law. Responsibilities will encompass parts of the employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding / offboarding and engagement. Furthermore, the HR Analyst will be responsible for projects such as policy manual reviews, contract reviews, system implementations and organizing training programs.

Offering uninterrupted marine solutions requires not only the best equipment but also the best people. At Svitzer our ambition is to attract and continuously develop the industry’s best craftsmen. Both at sea and on land - worldwide, wherever our customers do business. We are driven by skilled, professional and dedicated people and we work together as one company to provide safe, reliable and efficient services to our customers. We support and develop our people’s skills and capabilities, and we care for the development of both teams and individuals. To best serve our customers, we strive to ensure the right people and the best teams for the job, every time.

What You Will Do

HR Annual processes

Support the preparation, communication and completion of annual HR processes, such as: Performance Management, Rewards & Recognition, Training & Development.

Recruitment

Support The Talent Acquisition Process Including

• Creation of Job Descriptions
• Posting job ads across the region
• Candidate screening and shortlisting
• Conducting interviews together with the hiring managers
  
  

Employment Documentation and communications

• Preparation of HR documents such as Salary certificates, Salary transfer letters, Employment Certificates, NOC’s etc.
• Ensure documents are issued accurately and in a timely manner
• Manage the employee leave management system
• Provide administrative support to employees for the enrolment and processing of benefits
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies
• Periodically draft employee communications
  
  

HR Projects

Onboarding/Offboarding

• Design and develop an onboarding and offboarding process that can be applied across the region
• Implementation of the process, which includes people manager training, communication materials and ongoing stakeholder communications and tracking
• Ensure the completion of HR onboarding and offboarding
  
  

Policy and Contract review

• Review HR policies and manuals across the AMEA region, ensuring alignment to local labor laws and parity across countries
• Review and update contract templates across the AMEA region
• Participate in system implementation projects
• Organize and coordinate leadership and training programs throughout the AMEA region
• Organize and coordinate culture programs throughout the AMEA region
  
  

Who We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Completion of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any field of study; Human Resources, Communication or similar field of study preferred
• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and verbal
• Affinity with the Maritime industry
• Knowledge of the UAE Labour law and government regulations and procedures
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Driven to learn new skills to grow, develop and perform at a high level
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  
  

Requirements

• This is an Emiratized role, it is open for UAE Nationals (with passport and family book) only
• Traveling is not required for this role
  
  

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

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