Job Description

We are looking for a HR Coordinator for our UAE office to handle a wide range of HR administrative tasks.
Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Be the first point of contact for Middle East employees for routine HR queries (e.g., visas, contracts, leaves, salary etc.).
• Support recruitment activities, screen and shortlist candidates, schedule job interviews as needed.
• Prepare new starter and leaver documentation.
• Work with our internal and external visa teams for new hire visa requirements.
• Work with medical insurance brokers and assist with policy renewals, additions, and deletions of staff.
• Coordinate the ordering and collection of IT equipment for new hires and leavers.
• Track induction and probation formalities for new hires.
• Process promotions, transfers and other changes.
• Maintain HR database, run routine reports on new hires, leavers, promotions, salary changes etc.
• Monitors and encourages participation on Learning and Development initiatives.
• Assist with monthly payroll preparation by collecting relevant employee information (e.g., time sheets, leave reports etc).
• Support the annual performance review cycle.
• Prepare routine HR letters as and when required.
• Organise employee wellbeing activities.
• Participate in current HR projects for the division.
• Keep up to date on current issues and matters related to the HR department.
• Oversee all travel arrangements for Middle East employees made by the office administrator.
• Ad hoc duties as requested by senior management.

Person specification:

• Degree in HR/Psychology or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a HR support role, UAE experience desirable.
• Good understanding of HR processes and knowledge of latest employment law in the Middle East.
• Familiarity with Human Resources Information Systems.
• Competent user of all Microsoft packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, diplomatic, able to deal effectively and establish rapport with people at all levels.
• Professional approach and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Good attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines, prioritising with a flexible approach.
• Friendly and approachable, with a willingness to learn.
• An interest in developing their HR career.

Salary and benefits:

• Commensurate with experience
• Regular training and career development

All candidates applying for positions with RSK must be eligible to work in the UAE. The successful candidate will be required to work out of the Abu Dhabi office for the initial three months.
RSK is committed to our Corporate Responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote Corporate Responsibility throughout our supply chain.
To see further career opportunities with RSK, visit our website www.rsk.co.uk
RSK Middle East offers leading consultancy and contracting services in engineering, environmental management and sustainability planning that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the region. Since the company's establishment in Abu Dhabi in 2007, it has been providing consultancy and contracting services to wide-ranging clients undertaking small- and large-scale projects in the Middle East and North Africa. We engage with clients in the oil and gas, energy, infrastructure and construction sectors. All projects adhere to international safety, health, environmental and quality standards. We are supported by our partners and RSK's global centre of excellence.
All RSK Middle East regional branches work to a common standard of care for employee safety, technical quality and environmental protection following RSK's ISO-certified system and with country-specific regulations and accreditations. The SHEQ management team maintains the system and records SHEQ performance to meet company and client expectations. Our Middle East teams access state-of-the-art global expertise through RSK's centre of excellence. This includes social sciences, human health, groundwater risk assessments, sustainable remedial alternatives analyses, remedial solution implementation, environmental and social impact assessments, contractual matters, stakeholder communications and advocacy.
RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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