Human Resources Generalist

We're hiring a proactive, hands on HR Generalist to manage end to end HR operations with a strong focus on blue collar workforce management and Learning & Development. This individual contributor role owns recruitment, onboarding/visa coordination, HRIS/records, ER/discipline, training delivery, and HR analytics-ensuring full compliance with UAE Labour Law and alignment with business needs.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Workforce Management : Lead end to end hiring for blue collar roles (drivers, helpers, warehouse, technicians, etc.).
• Align with business on manpower plans; drive timely closures via vendors, portals, referrals, and direct sourcing.
• HR Operations : Manage onboarding, documentation, visa processing/PRO coordination, and full employee lifecycle.
• Maintain HRIS and employee records; ensure adherence to company policies and UAE Labour Law.
• Learning & Development (L&D) : Identify training needs for blue collar and support staff; coordinate and deliver inductions and skills programs.
• Track training effectiveness and maintain accurate training records.
• HR Analytics & Reporting: Build dashboards and reports (Advanced Excel) on attrition, absenteeism, productivity, and hiring KPIs.
• Prepare presentations and insights for leadership reviews.
• Employee Relations & Engagement : Address employee queries, grievances, and disciplinary matters with fairness and confidentiality.
• Drive engagement initiatives to improve retention, morale, and compliance culture.
• Stakeholder & Compliance : Partner closely with Operations, PRO, and Finance; support audits and process improvements.
• Ensure continuous compliance with UAE Labour Law and internal governance.

Desirable Candidate Profile

• Experience: 4-6 years of HR Generalist experience in the UAE, with strong exposure to blue collar/volume hiring.
• Regulatory: Solid, practical understanding of UAE Labour Law (mandatory).
• L&D: Hands on involvement in training needs analysis, inductions, and program coordination/delivery.
• Technical: Advanced Excel (dashboards, analysis, reporting); HRIS/ERP exposure (e.g., SAP/SuccessFactors/Oracle) preferred.
• Competencies: Strong communication and presentation skills; detail oriented; high ownership; able to work independently as an individual contributor; process improvement mindset.
• Nice to Have: Experience in high volume or multi site environments; audit support; Arabic/Hindi/Urdu language skills.