UAE National HR Executive

We're looking for someone who is curious, ambitious and eager to learn. Someone who embraces new technologies, enjoys finding smarter ways of working and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo. From culture initiatives and employee events to leveraging data, AI and automation, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while building an exciting career in People & Culture. We are seeking a UAE National HR Executive to join our People team and play a key role in driving our Emiratisation agenda while helping shape the employee experience at Ounass. As part of one of the most forward-thinking and impactful People & Culture teams in the region, you'll help attract, develop and support Emirati talent while gaining exposure across recruitment, employee experience, engagement and people operations. Key Responsibilities Support end-to-end recruitment activities including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination and offer administration, ensuring a positive candidate experience. Drive Emiratisation programmes and initiatives by identifying talent pipelines, liaising with government bodies and education partners, and tracking national hire targets. Act as the first point of contact for employee relations enquiries, providing guidance on policies, resolving routine issues and escalating complex matters where required. Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, inductions, probation tracking and exit formalities to ensure a seamless employee experience. Maintain HR systems and employee records with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. Support payroll and benefits administration by coordinating with external providers and resolving employee queries. Contribute to learning and development initiatives, including coordination of training sessions, enrolments and feedback collection. Assist in the implementation and communication of HR policies, procedures and employee engagement initiatives. Support compliance with UAE labour law and local regulatory requirements. Prepare HR metrics, dashboards and reports to identify trends and support data-driven decision making. Identify opportunities to improve processes, leverage technology and enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with teams across the business on cross-functional projects and people initiatives. What We're Looking For UAE National (Emirati) with eligibility to work in the UAE. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline. 2-5 years of experience within HR, recruitment, people operations or a related field. Good understanding of UAE labour law and Emiratisation initiatives. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach. Curious, ambitious and eager to learn, with a growth mindset and passion for continuous improvement. Comfortable embracing new technologies and AI tools to work smarter, automate workflows and streamline processes. Excited by innovation and open to challenging traditional ways of working to improve the employee and candidate experience. Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Desired Candidate Profile

UAE National (Emirati) with eligibility to work in the UAE. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline. 2-5 years of experience within HR, recruitment, people operations or a related field. Good understanding of UAE labour law and Emiratisation initiatives. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach. Curious, ambitious and eager to learn, with a growth mindset and passion for continuous improvement. Comfortable embracing new technologies and AI tools to work smarter, automate workflows and streamline processes. Excited by innovation and open to challenging traditional ways of working to improve the employee and candidate experience. Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.