HR Specialist

We are working with our client, a leading organization in the oil and gas sector, who is seeking an HR Specialist to join our client's team in Dubai on a permanent basis. This role is pivotal in strengthening HR service delivery, providing day-to-day support to both the HR function and employees. You will be a key partner to the HR Business Partners and HR Manager, helping ensure HR operations run smoothly and efficiently across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment: Perform searches and prepare sourcing requests to agencies for qualified candidates
• Screen and refer to potential Curriculum Vitae (CV) through preparation of candidate grading sheets to hiring managers
• Arrange and participate in interviews for potential candidates
• Gather feedback and agree on selection / non-selection of candidates with hiring managers
• Prepare compensation and benefits benchmark requests, government approval requests, candidate job offer emails and contracts of employment for successful candidates
• Advise agency of unsuccessful candidates
• Manage any accommodation and travel arrangements for recruitment and mobilization of out of country candidates
• Provide general administrative support to the recruitment process to ensure the management, HR and candidate receive the appropriate information, and records are kept up to date
• Human Resources / General Administration: Ensure all relevant information and HR data is kept up to date in personnel files and electronically on Live Link Document Management System
• Manage or actively participate in HR projects where required to ensure continual process improvements are delivered
• Raise Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders in Oracle for any HR related Orders / Services
• Liaise with the Company Medical Clinic and track compulsory medicals; e.g. Pre-employment Medicals
• Ensure employees are aware of and abide by the policies in place
• Visits to work sites as and when required
• Coordinate the onboarding / induction of new employees
• Update relevant HR reports as and when required
• Participate as required as a HR Coordinator on the Incident Management Team
• Perform any other tasks as and when required

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor's degree in a HR related field or equivalent professional qualification such as Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD and/or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). 3+ years of HR Generalist experience. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, preferably Oracle. Employees shall read, understand, and comply with Company's Information Security Policies, Standards, and Procedures. Employees shall promptly report any suspected or actual information security incidents to their respective line manager or the IT department. Employees shall protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Company's information assets. Take proactive ownership and responsibility of tasks, with focus on accuracy, quality and attention to detail in all responsibilities. Professional and courteous demeanor that represents a positive image of the HR Department. Safeguard and protect the confidentiality of sensitive HR data at all times. Ability to multitask, work under pressure and manage tight deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Valid UAE Driver's License.