• Provide timely and accurate advice on employee relations issues, ER policies, local labor law practices, policy standards, and compliance risk.

• Conduct investigations and assessment of allegations of ethics violations in line with the Speak Up process.

• Mediate conflicts, conduct employee investigations, ensuring impartiality, confidentiality, fairness, and professionalism.

• Make recommendations for corrective and disciplinary action.

• Act as a translator in employee grievance or appeal hearings and communicate ER programs and strategies.

• Ensure ER policies and processes are current, conform and comply with relevant labor laws.

• Communicate and implement the policy framework, compliance processes, group-wide grievance/speak up, disciplinary procedures, and escalation process.

• Develop and establish SOPs, SLAs and lean process flows.

• Maintain an ethic culture and environment.

• Develop ER training programs and materials.

• Cultivate ER awareness by building a culture of ethics and a safe environment.

• Participate in HR strategic projects as required.

• Launch campaigns creating awareness on ER-related matters, such as COCE, speak up.

• Implement corporate ethics training programs, including introductory training for new employees and ongoing training for all employees and managers.

• Analyze and report on ER processes such as Speak Up, Conflict of Interest, and Disciplinary actions.

• Monitor controls, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for an effective ER program.

• Analyze and report on Speak Up performance.

• Conduct compliance risk assessment and due diligence covering all areas of Ethics policies.

• Ensure accuracy in all ER administrative tasks (legal, financial, and reputational) for group-wide employee relations.

• Foster effective working relationships in a diverse, multi-cultural, and competitive commercial environment.

• Maintain a strong network of internal and external specialists and peers.

• Support the Line Manager with ER projects.

• Possess full know-how in the procedures and regulations of UAE Labor law and company policies.

• Ensure attention to detail and strong decision-making.

• Manage work prioritization for international business execution.

• Utilize strong communication skills and proficient interaction with stakeholders.

• Generate stakeholder feedback and produce reports.

Desired Candidate Profile

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  Required Skills To Be Successful:

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to analyze and concisely explain legislative or policy changes.

  • Multitasking ability in a demanding environment.

  • Strong attention to detail and decision-making skills.

  
  What Qualifies You For The Role:

  • Diploma or degree in HR or Employment Law is preferred.

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in HR and/or ER in the GCC.

  • Deep knowledge of employee relations and employment law.

  • Proven track record in project management and policy documentation.

  • Understanding of functional areas and risks within HR and their importance.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).