HR Officer

Job description / Role

Our Client is a leading independent provider of corporate, trust and fund services to the financial services sector worldwide, employing hundreds of staff across a the world. The position of HR Officer is a full-time, permanent role and forms part of the Dubai office comprised of around 30 staff. The HR Officer will work directly with senior leadership, offering advice and guidance, as well as solutions for continuous improvement.

* The successful candidate will be required to work independently with minimal instruction on day to day work.
* The role requires a strong self-starter to lead the development and implementation of people management strategy across the organization, working with senior leadership team to optimize organizational effectiveness, goals and priorities.
* Models and acts in accordance with the Clients guiding principles and core values.
* The incumbent will support initiatives including, but not limited to, assisting on proactive planning, organizing, and implementing processes and programs in functional areas such as compensation and benefits, departmental development, employee relations, training and development, performance management, orientation, recruitment, diversity and miscellaneous projects.

Requirements

* Minimum 5 years HR Generalist experience.
* Bachelor’s Degree from reputed university required / Master’s Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
* Good computer skills and experience on MS Office packages.
* In-depth knowledge of UAE employment law and HR practices with a solid track record in managing/advising on complex/sensitive legal issues as well as considering the impact of new legislation and devising new HR policies and procedures.
* Strong customer service skills and the ability to manage situations promptly and professionally, meeting commitments for service and assistance.
* Able to maintain effective communication at all times.
* Contributes to building a positive team spirit and puts success of team above own interests.
* Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
* Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds.
* Ability to read. analyse and respond to common inquiries.
* Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of internal customers and employees.

About the Company

KERSHAW LEONARD "WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES"

Who we are:

Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today.

Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates.

Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill.

What we do:

Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the client’s team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills

Why Us:

The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region.