Your mission
- Bring fresh ideas and energy to continuously enhance our People & Culture initiatives, from team engagement and wellbeing to internal processes and our organisation culture.
- Be a key point of contact for our team members, Team Leads, external consultants and advisors on all People & Culture-related matters.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant government authorities, external consultants and other stakeholders to ensure smooth P&C operations.
- Ensure our People & Culture practices remain compliant with UAE and KSA labour laws and regulations, staying up to date with legislative changes and local requirements.
- Develop and enhance incentive schemes, compensation structures and performance management initiatives in line with business needs.
- Drive the development and implementation of P&C guidelines and programs that support our organisational goals, values and ways of working.
- Continuously look for opportunities to improve, simplify and digitalise our P&C processes, making them more efficient, streamlined and scalable as we grow globally.
- Take an active role in shaping a positive and engaging workplace culture by introducing initiatives that bring our teams together and enhance the overall team member experience.
- Ensure our HR records, team member information and performance evaluations are accurate, well-organised and maintained in line with internal requirements.
- Partner closely with Team Leads and team members, providing practical guidance and support on P&C-related topics and contributing to a collaborative, supportive and productive work environment.
- Keep an eye on industry trends, emerging HR practices and new ideas that could help us further develop our People & Culture function.
- Take a proactive, solution-oriented approach to day-to-day challenges, keeping relevant Team Leads and stakeholders informed and ensuring matters are followed through to resolution.
Your profile
- Proven experience as People & Culture/ HR Manager or HR Generalist in the UAE, ideally within a medium-sized, international organisation.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of UAE and KSA labour laws, regulations and local HR practices.
- Very confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels, building strong working relationships, navigating challenging conversations and communicating effectively across different teams and functions.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and collaborative environment, supporting our teams across the Middle East and Europe.
- A flexible, hands-on and solution-oriented mindset, with the confidence to navigate changing priorities and business needs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage confidently with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
- Practical experience in performance management, team member onboarding, training and development.
- Experience in talent acquisition would be a plus, but is not a must.
- Excellent command of MS Office Suite and confidence in working with HR systems and digital tools.
- Previous experience liaising with MOHRE and other relevant government authorities and organisations in the UAE.
- A keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- A positive, approachable and open-minded personality, with a high level of professionalism, trustworthiness and a strong team spirit.
Why us?
- Unified CAT A Silver Premium Medical Insurance provided as standard to all team members – yes, you read that correctly, we all enjoy the same insurance category benefits!
- Complimentary lunches provided daily in our Dubai office canteen.
- Team Engagement Initiatives – team-building activities, health and wellness drives, etc.
- Team Socials – team BBQs, season opening and closing parties.
- Worker’s Compensation and Accident Insurance.
- Annual Flight Allowance.
- Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful applicants for our open positions.
- Project Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful project leads.
- Community & Diversity Programme, including an annual BeWunder Culture Day celebrating our international and multicultural team.
- The opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Germany.
- Collaborative and motivated working environment.
- Trusting and partnership-based cooperation across all units.
- An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organizational structure and an open corporate culture.
- Further training opportunities and support in acquiring further qualifications as well as opportunities for further development in new technologies.