Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

HR Generalist is responsible for all employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, payroll, training & development, benefits administration, performance & assessment, employee engagement, etc…).

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and support the full HR cycle, including but not limited to on-boarding, off-boarding, absence management, probationary periods, employee queries, etc.
• Prepare and administer all employee offer letters, employment contracts and contract changes.
• Manage daily HR-related activities and administrative processes, providing guidance and assistance to employees and managers regarding HR policies, processes and good practices.
• Conduct payroll processing activities and liaise with Finance for payments, prepare the gross pay slips and submit to Payroll-Finance
• Maintaining payroll operations by following policies and procedures
• Manage and coordinate activities relevant to work-related visas (labour permits, residency) for all employees
• Manage health and medical insurance policies
• Verify leave status, provide leave approval, and update system to ensure accuracy of employee records
• Administer all terminations – medical, death, disciplinary, resignation with end of contract compensation if relevant
• Prepare and release service, salary and employment certificates that are needed by employees for various purposes (e.g., house rent, telephone lines, banks and the local authorities)
• Prepare employee related records / reports and ensure the information available on the system is accurate at all times
• Prepare appointment, promotion and end of employment letters
• Developing ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed.
• Perform any other task as directed by Human Resources Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• BSc in Accounting, Human Resources or relevant field
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in HR employee services
• HR-related certificates (e.g., CIPD, PHR, SPHR, etc.) preferred
• Proven work experience as an HR Generalist, Payroll Administrator or similar role
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and accounting software
• Strong math skills with an ability to spot numerical errors
• Good knowledge of labor legislation
• Time-management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information

PREFERRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Leverages business & strategic mind-set
• Ensures disciplined execution
• Applies financial acumen
• Drives and delivers result
• Manages conflict
• Engages and inspires
• Builds partnerships & alignment
• Builds & develops talent
• Demonstrates learning agility
• Demonstrates situational adaptability

Benefits found in job post

Medical insurance

Requirements added by the job poster

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources

• Authorized to work in United Arab Emirates