Junior HR Generalist

**Job Purpose:**

The Junior HR Generalist will support the Area HR Manager in delivering effective HR operations and initiatives across the Gulf and Near East region. The role will ensure smooth day-to-day HR administration, employee lifecycle management, reporting, and coordination of regional HR activities while maintaining compliance with company policies and local labor regulations.

**Key Responsibilities:**

**HR Operations & Administration**

- Support end-to-end employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, confirmation, transfers, exits).

- Maintain and update employee records and HR systems.

- Prepare HR letters, contracts, and documentation.

- Ensure compliance with local labor laws and internal policies.

**Recruitment & Onboarding**

- Coordinate recruitment activities including job postings, screening, interview scheduling and offers.

- Support onboarding process and induction programs.

-Track probation and confirmation processes.

**HR Reporting & Analytics**

- Prepare monthly HR reports, dashboards, and metrics.

- Maintain accurate HR data and generate reports using advanced Excel functions.

- Support headcount tracking, turnover analysis, and manpower planning.

**Employee Relations**

- Act as first point of contact for employee queries.

- Support employee engagement initiatives and wellbeing programs.

- Assist in performance management cycle coordination.

**Training & Development**

- Coordinate training sessions and maintain training records.

- Track training attendance and support development initiatives in the region.

**Regional HR Support**

- Work closely with the Area HR Manager on regional HR projects.

- Support Gulf & Near East HR harmonization initiatives.

- Coordinate with local managers and HR representatives across countries.

**Qualifications & Experience:**

- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.

- 2–3 years of general HR experience.

- Experience in a multinational environment is an advantage.

- Knowledge of UAE labor law is preferred. Technical Skills

- Very good command of Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis).

- Strong PowerPoint skills for presentations and HR reporting.

- Proficiency in MS Office suite.

- Experience with HRIS systems is an advantage.

**Competency:**

- Strong organizational and coordination skills.

- Attention to detail and accuracy.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.