HR Specialist

Job description / Role

Strategic:
- Assist in the development and implementation of long term human resource strategies with respect to Talent Management, Succession Planning, Employee Engagements & Performance Management for the foundation.
- Ensure smooth functioning of all HR specialist activities in a cost effective and efficient manner.
- Implement compensation as per strategy to support overall.
- Formulate and maintain strategies in tandem with HR Director with respect to succession planning of employees.

Operational:
- Act as a nodal agency for business HR staff to ensure implementation of HR initiatives
- Assist in implementing the approved HR Policies & Procedures.
- Develop processes and systems to monitor success of PMS and report to senior management thereof.
- Educate, train and guide employees in aims, objectives and process of performance management.
- Integrate PMS with other HR initiatives, particularly training management, on boarding and people development.
- Conduct training programs for all staff on the PMS on an annual basis.
- Assist in mapping competencies of the employees and need for training sessions to overcome the deficiencies.
- Identifying various training programmes to be conducted to bridge the deficiencies.
- Implement measures & systems, and seek approval on an overall competitive market oriented the reward management policy that recognizes & rewards different levels of high quality performance
- Design Succession Plans & Career Paths for high performers by defining systematic people growth models well as customizing its implementation within the working culture of the organization.

People:
- Advise and support department heads in HR issues, including Talent Management, Surveys, Performance Management, and Succession Planning etc.
- Ensure attraction, retention and skill development of HR team to create a high performing talent pool

Requirements

Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (With a focus on HR) OR equivalent
- Minimum 3-5 years of HR experience, with at least 2 years in major firm
- Experience in setting up HR policies and process
Special Skills:
- Excellent understanding of organization behavioral issues
- Fluency in Arabic & English
- Proficiency in the use of Computers and Microsoft Office
- Excellent People Management & Communication Skills
- Experience working in a multi-cultural workforce

About the Company

Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) is the first licensed non-profit shelter in the UAE for women and children victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and human trafficking. It was established in July 2007 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to offer victims immediate protection and support services in accordance with international human rights obligations. The Foundation provides a helpline, emergency shelter, and support services to women and children victims. DFWAC aims to protect physically, sexually, and emotionally abused women and children, prevent ongoing abuse and the escalation of violence, and promote social awareness through education and outreach.