Job Description

Overview:

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you'll discover more than just a job - you'll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.
Responsibilities:

Our newest opportunity is for a talented

HR and Emiratisation Officer

, to join our award-winning team based in

Dubai, UAE

.

Support the HR team in maintaining a

high standard of HR service delivery

and ensuring consistency of HR information and processes. Respond to

employee queries

professionally and accurately, ensuring alignment with company policies; escalate issues to the HR Manager where required. Support the

onboarding process

by providing relevant training and information to new starters. Manage

mobilization and demobilization processes

, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and UAE Labour Law. Coordinate administrative tasks related to onboarding and deliver

HR orientations

, addressing and resolving new joiner issues. Draft

amendments to contracts, employee letters, NOCs, salary certificates

, and other HR communications. Maintain and update

HR databases, employee records

, and process requests through the company HR portal (e.g., KEO Portal). Administer

medical insurance matters

, including enrolments, deletions, claims queries, and record management. Work collaboratively with HR and other internal teams to ensure

employment terms, policies, and processes

are applied consistently. Administer

annual leave, sick leave, and other types of leave

in accordance with UAE Labour Law and company policy. Act as the

primary liaison

between HR, Divisional Managers, and L&D teams to support the successful integration and development of UAE Nationals. Ensure UAE Nationals receive

meaningful work assignments

aligned with their skills, career goals, and business needs. Monitor

progress, performance, and development needs

of Emirati employees; highlight challenges and recommend solutions. Coordinate

training, mentoring, and development initiatives

to support Emiratization objectives. Maintain accurate

records and reporting of Emiratization initiatives

, progress, and compliance. Provide ongoing

support to Emirati colleagues

to ensure they have the appropriate resources and workplace support.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envisage that you will bring:Bachelor's degree from a college or university

preferred

. Minimum of

2-4 years of related HR experience

, preferably in the UAE or GCC region.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

. Strong

organizational and analytical skills

, with the ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service. Ability to

effectively present information

and prepare formatted correspondence, presentations, and reports. Basic ability to

calculate simple figures

. Intermediate proficiency in

Microsoft Office Suite

; familiarity with

HRIS systems

is required. Knowledge of

UAE Labour Law

and HR best practices. Experience in

Emiratization programs, recruitment, and employee development

is highly desirable. * Ability to handle

confidential information

professionally and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.