HR Advisor
Job Summary
HR Business Partnering
- Build strong relationships with management and employees across Alkalma Wellbeing Center.
- Act as the first point of contact for all HR queries.
- Maintain regular engagement with employees through HR initiatives such as drop-in sessions and internal communications.
- Support and promote HR initiatives ensuring consistency and high standards.
- Work closely with the Operations Director Business Partnerships on HR matters.
Talent Acquisition
- Manage end-to-end recruitment across all levels including sourcing interviewing offer management and onboarding.
- Ensure recruitment aligns with approved headcount and internal policies.
- Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline within the healthcare sector.
- Draft job descriptions and adverts in collaboration with hiring managers.
- Conduct interviews and support hiring decisions.
- Complete all pre-employment checks including references and background verifications.
- Support recruitment initiatives such as hiring campaigns and open days.
Employee Relations
- Support management with employee relations matters including disciplinary and grievance processes.
- Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and internal policies.
- Conduct investigations and provide guidance to managers where required.
- Contribute to policy updates in line with business and legal requirements.
HR Administration
- Prepare and manage employment contracts offer letters and onboarding documentation.
- Coordinate visa work permit and medical insurance processes including renewals and cancellations.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
- Support payroll administration and ensure data accuracy.
Prepare HR reports as required.
Knowledge Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field (CIPD is an advantage).
- Knowledge of UAE Labour Law.
- Experience with DHA/DOH licensing processes.
- Experience in visa and onboarding processes.
- Strong communication interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel PowerPoint).
Customer-focused approach.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years experience in a similar HR role.
- Strong background in recruitment and employee relations.
Leadership
- Provide indirect leadership by influencing and supporting managers and employees within the area of HR expertise.
Budgets & Equipment
- Hold part responsibility for budget management within the HR function in line with guidance from the Operations Director Business Partnerships finance team and company policies.
Information Governance
- Share responsibility for maintaining the confidentiality security and accuracy of employee records and data.
- Ensure all documentation meets organisational regulatory and statutory requirements.
Communication & Interaction
- Communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
- Gather and provide information sometimes requiring explanation and professional judgement.
- Handle sensitive or potentially distressing information with discretion and professionalism.
Safeguarding
- Maintain responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
- Follow local safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Complete mandatory safeguarding training and any additional training relevant to the role.
Working Environment
- Office-based role with occasional site visits.