Senior HR Generalist

Senior HR Generalist

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

deugrowas founded in Frankfurt am Main and is the first company of the deugro group, where it has its focus on global project freight forwarding. Every day the industry and deugro face the challenges of the logistics industry and our employees use their expertise to ensure large cargo is transported safely, effectively, and efficiently, through innovative and creative logistical solutions.

Become a part of our talented deugro team, as we look for a Senior HR Generalist in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Key Responsibilities

Must have advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources administration, knowledge of sound techniques in all aspects of human resources management

Responsible for maintaining the business relationship with management and leadership including relationship management, communication, staff direction and motivation

Ability to create and maintain a collaborative team and work environment; to build relationships and effectively work with all levels of employees

Plan and execute team building activities and employee engagement initiatives

Responsible for coaching managers and employees through complex, difficult, and emotional issues

Demonstrates the capacity to manage changing priorities while remaining calm and controlled

Works in partnership with Accounting for all HR systems data entry and monthly payroll practices

Monitor the absence management system (edays) and keep information up to date, including leave entitlements. Follow up with Line Managers on long-overdue approvals. Review regional Public Holiday dates when announcements are made and update the system accordingly

Plan administrator for all employee benefits and manages the immigration process for all types of visas

Supporting in the recruitment process of new employees (research, interviews, offer letter, employment contracts, and onboarding)

Must have good knowledge of internet sourcing strategies and direct sourcing techniques

Develop and maintain sound relationship with local recruitment firms/ head hunters to source the right talent

Establish strategies to align with Emiratisation goals

Good knowledge of local labour law

Ensuring data quality regarding our HR master data strategy

Analyzing existing HR processes, optimizing them if necessary and helping to drive the HR digitalization strategy

Serving as the regional/local contact person for our employees on all HR-relevant topics, such as employee interviews of any kind, recruiting topics, or onboarding and offboarding of employees

Contributing to global HR projects as well as maintaining close cooperation with other departments, such as Legal and Compliance, deugro group ACADEMY and Sustainability

Promote the mental wellbeing tool in our viva engage channel by sharing specific resources, personal experiences or (anonymous) success stories/testimonials

Promote the tool (currently OpenUp) in local branches by sharing upcoming events, creating engagement of the OpenUp viva engage channel or organizing mini campaigns highlighting the platform

Encourage colleagues to use OpenUp / team managers to remind their team about the resources during check-ins or team meetings

Support the sustainability team in any initiatives around mental health and wellbeing, such as actively promoting surveys to collect feedback

Skills, knowledge, and expertise

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field

Minimum of 8 years’ of experience in human resources

Be the point of contact for all local payroll topics

Detailed understanding of HR operations processes and record of implementation of process improvement

Demonstrated knowledge in recruiting related topics, like HR marketing, proactive research, interview methods, candidate management etc.

Expertise in employee development, project management, and HR strategy aligned with business goals

Strong ability to respond to quickly changing demands and priorities

Hands-on experience with global HRIS systems and HR operations in international, multicultural environments

Broad understanding of local employment laws, regulations, and contract requirements

Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills

Strong analytical, organizational, and business process-driven mindset

Proven people management and interpersonal skills

Ability to build effective relationships at all levels

Flexible, committed, and a strong team player in every aspect

Strong proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Ability to read, understand, and analyze contract requirements

Proficient in English and the local language, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills

What makes us the ideal choice?

A family-owned company established in 1924, has evolved into a leading global specialist in project freight forwarding. Our expertise spans various cargo types including break bulk, out of gauge, dangerous goods, and oversized shipments. Complementing our core services are affiliated entities specializing in transport engineering solutions, global ocean transportation, and specialized transportation assets.

We take pride in our commitment to employees, offering opportunities for long-term career growth, hybrid work arrangements, and flexible scheduling options.

We eagerly seek candidates who possess enthusiasm, passion, and innovative thinking, valuing their ability to translate ideas into action through dedication rather than solely relying on their resume or career history.

We value diversity and welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age and sexual orientation.

deugro Shipping LLC

Arpitha Bairapatna Giriyappa

Workstation No. 244D, 245D, 246D, Building 280, Ta, Abu Dhabi, Taweelah ARE

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