Reporting to: HR Cluster Lead, MEA, Turkey & Pakistan
Location: Dubai, UAE

The role covers a broad range of HR activities ensuring the effective implementation of the people strategy across the Middle East and North Africa region, leading the HR Operations, Talent Acquisition and Rewards.

The HR Generalist will also act as the HR Business Partner for Egypt.

Key Responsibilities:

• HR Service delivery to the MENA region, acting as the first point of contact for employees, and providing support and advice to management on key HR processes, guidelines, and local employment law.
• Management of core HR operations such as:
• Recruitment and Onboarding;
• Rewards & Mobility: payroll and local benefits management, Salary Benchmarking and Salary Review process, People Budget, managing the international mobility process;
• HR Service, Governance and Administration: Managing the HR Systems & Service Delivery, HR reporting, People Policies, Audits;
• Support with Employee Engagement and Wellbeing activities
• Support with Learning & Development activities (i.e conduct Training Needs Analysis, deploy learning initiatives)
• Be an active contributor in the dsm-firmenich transformation journey, participating in global and regional projects

We value:

• University degree in HR, and/or Professional HR Qualification (i.e CIPD)
• Minimum 5 years relevant HR work experience, particularly in Recruitment, Rewards, Employee Relations and HR Service Delivery
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, MS Office, and other HR-related software (i.e People Soft, SAP Success Factors)
• Strong knowledge of local labor laws, regulations, and employment practices
• Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Project management skills, and ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the organization
• Fluent in English and Arabic

We offer:

• A collaborative and high-performance work environment where teams work together to bring progress to life and create a better future
• To be a part of dynamic organization where HR is recognized as a key business partner
• Work in very close proximity to our business in a global and intercultural environment
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset

Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there\xe2\x80\x99s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant\'s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world\xe2\x80\x99s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than \xe2\x82\xac12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life\xe2\x84\xa2 every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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