Job description

Strategy

• Contribute to the development and management of the organizational HR policies and frameworks embedding legal and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarize with pioneering practices in HR management and propose legal expertise in HR initiatives. 
• Review DGHR and Dubai draft and approved laws continuously to update HR policies and procedures accordingly. 

Operations 

• Follow up on the implementation of DGEP criteria related to human capital and Emiratization, ensuring compliance with all requirements.
• Review and respond to employee grievance cases to ensure resolutions align with Dubai Government Human Resources Law, DGHR policies, organization-wide regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Provide legal guidance to HR Business Partners, and leadership on appropriate corrective actions, disciplinary measures, or settlements.
• Oversee development and administration of HR policies, processes, procedures, and forms, ensuring alignment with legal frameworks and best practices. 
• Respond to legal inquiries from organizational units and staff, providing timely advice and ensuring compliance with applicable frameworks. 
• Coordinate with Internal Audit and Quality Audit functions to ensure HR development processes meet compliance and audit standards.
• Represent employees and organisation in any legal cases pending in the court regarding HR laws and procedures. 

Product / Process Improvement 

• Improve HR Development Department services, processes, and procedures by embedding legal governance and regulatory compliance.
• Audit departmental outputs, recommend enhancements, and ensure legal robustness of frameworks and initiatives.
• Establish and oversee an internal quality‑audit framework for HR processes, including scheduling audits, coordinating with Quality/Internal Audit, tracking non‑conformities, and driving corrective actions.

• Bachelor's / Master’s degree in Law
• 9+ Years in case of Master’s degree (11+ years in case of Bachelor’s degree) in related area
• Expertise in legal advisory, representation, and legislative compliance
• Experience in investigation, inquiry procedures, and grievance management
• Ability to support employee happiness and organizational health initiatives
• Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and governance frameworks
• Competence in ESG governance and reporting practices
• Skilled in policy analysis, development, and implementation
• Experience in exit interview analysis and employee retention initiatives
• Ability to conduct market research and benchmarking for organizational improvement
• Proficiency in managing employee events and rewards programs
• Understanding of the organization’s business context and operational environment